Sport

World No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has confirmed he will participate in the World Blitz Chess Championship after initially withdrawing from the tournament due to a dispute over

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has emphasized the need for reinforcements during the January transfer window, acknowledging that the team is "short in a couple of areas."

London is set to cement its status as the global capital for women’s sports in 2025, hosting a packed calendar of world-class events that showcase the city’s commitment to promoting female

Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk defended his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC world heavyweight titles, defeating Britain’s Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in a gripping bout at the Kingdom Arena on
Manchester City’s struggles deepened with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, marking an almost unthinkable downturn for a team that has dominated the Premier League over the past
Chelsea have confirmed that forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been contacted by the Football Association (FA) following an adverse result from a routine anti-doping test.

Monaco has been named the World Capital of Sport for 2025 by the Association of European Capitals and Cities of Sport (ACES), a recognition celebrated during ACES's annual gala at the

Manchester City has reported a Premier League record revenue of £715 million for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. This marks a £2.2 million increase from the previous record of

Saudi Arabia has officially been named the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup following an uncontested bid. The announcement was made during an online FIFA Congress, cementing
Manchester United's sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has left his position just five months after officially taking on the role.
World News
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UK and US unite supercomputing power in new push to accelerate fusion energy
Britain and the United States are taking a major step towards closer cooperation on fusion energy by exploring plans to connect two advanced artificial intelligence supercomputingRead More... -
Britain and US deepen fusion alliance in push to commercialise clean energy
Britain and the United States are stepping up cooperation on nuclear fusion, artificial intelligence and advanced computing as the two countries seek to accelerate the development ofRead More... -
UK retailers face questions over charcoal sourced from Paraguay’s deforested Chaco
British consumers may be buying barbecue charcoal linked to the destruction of forests in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, according to a new investigation by environmental campaign groupRead More... -
Trump’s copper tariff plan faces affordability test
The Trump administration has yet to decide whether to impose new tariffs on refined copper, as officials weigh the benefits of boosting U.S. mining against the risk of higher costs forRead More... -
UK-backed Angola infrastructure programme unlocks £167m for British businesses
British companies are set to secure £167 million in contracts linked to a major infrastructure programme in Angola, backed by £655 million in financing from the UK’s export credit agency.Read More...

Culture
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Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More...

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