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What to expect from the UK-EU Summit
On Monday, 19 May, the UK and EU will hold their first leader-level summit since Brexit. The UK government has made it clear it wants to strengthen its "strategic alliance" with the EU, focusRead More... -
UK backs clean energy progress in Honduras
A representative from the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited Honduras this week to promote collaboration on clean energy development and support theRead More... -
India-Pakistan ceasefire faces diplomatic strain
The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered on May 10, is under strain as diplomatic tensions simmer. India expelled a Pakistani diplomat on May 13, accusing Pakistan ofRead More... -
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct talks in years in Istanbul today, a development driven by US President Donald Trump’s insistence on “immediate” peace negotiations.Read More... -
UK to host EU foreign ministers ahead of defence summit
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will host top diplomats from several European countries on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss enhanced regional defence cooperationRead More...
Culture
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Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More... -
Eurovision 2025: Austria clinches victory in dramatic finale as UK lands 19th
Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, after a dramatic last-minute voting twist that saw singer JJ leapfrog Israel to claim the crown.Read More... -
Elton John slams UK government over AI copyright proposal
Elton John has strongly criticized the UK government's plan to let tech companies use music and other creative content to train artificial intelligence without guaranteeing fair compensation forRead More... -
Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More...
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Conor McGregor, the UFC fighter, will not face charges in connection with a sexual assault allegation arising from an incident at an NBA finals game in Florida last June. Prosecutors have
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has reportedly withdrawn from the process of acquiring Manchester United, according to sources at BBC Sport.
The 2028 European Championship will be jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as confirmed by Uefa.
Arsenal fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as manager Mikel Arteta provided an injury update on star player Bukayo Saka. The forward, who sustained a muscle injury during Arsenal's
Chelsea clinched their second league win of the season by defeating Fulham with goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja. Mudryk, who has had an inconsistent stint at Stamford
The London Marathon Foundation, the charity associated with the London Marathon Group (LMG), has pledged £1.19 million to support junior parkrun with the aim of motivating children
After months of negotiations, heavyweight boxing stars Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have inked contracts for a much-anticipated fight set to take place in Saudi Arabia early next year.
The Home Office has released figures indicating that the number of arrests related to football matches in England and Wales has reached a nine-year peak. This data covers the 2022-23
Chelsea Football Club has taken a significant step towards inclusivity by introducing a dedicated group for its Jewish supporters. This move follows Arsenal, another Premier
A notable collection of shirts gathered by an enigmatic former England footballer during the 1990 World Cup is set to go under the hammer. These eight shirts, offered for sale by Hansons