World News
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Farage goes to Washington—and slams UK free speech laws
Nigel Farage has called on US politicians and businesses to push back against Britain’s approach to free speech, even comparing the UK to North Korea.Read More... -
Ireland records warmest summer since 1900
Ireland has just experienced its hottest summer since temperature records began more than 120 years ago.Read More... -
UK Nature Envoy visits the Philippines to deepen climate and ocean partnership
The UK’s Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, visited the Philippines this week to strengthen cooperation on climate, oceans, and biodiversity—while also launching a new fund toRead More... -
Putin and Xi strengthen alliance as Iran and North Korea leaders head to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Beijing on Tuesday, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with his “dear friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders praised what they called theirRead More... -
Norway chooses UK to build £10bn fleet of warships
Norway has struck a huge £10 billion deal with the UK to build a new generation of warships in Glasgow, a move both countries say will strengthen European security at a time of risingRead More...
Culture
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Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More... -
France to loan iconic Bayeux Tapestry to UK for first time in 900 years
For the first time in nearly a millennium, the Bayeux Tapestry, one of France’s most treasured cultural artifacts, will leave French soil. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts theRead More... -
‘Skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ join the Cambridge Dictionary – thanks to TikTok’s influence
The English language has a few new additions – and they’re straight out of internet culture. Words like ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ have officially made it into the Cambridge...Read More... -
Grand new UK festival set to debut at Blenheim Palace
In 2026, a brand-new five-day festival is landing at one of the most stunning locations in the country – Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Read More...
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Sport
Chelsea Football Club has issued a lifetime ban to a 35-year-old fan, Kerry Hardwell from Bognor, who pleaded guilty to sending offensive communications on social media, including antisemitic
Arsenal secured a remarkable victory over treble winners Manchester City in a thrilling Community Shield match, culminating in a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win after a 1-1 draw at Wembley on
Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been dealt a blow with a 48-point deduction from the 2023 County Championship and a £400,000 fine, of which £300,000 is suspended for two years, due to
Barcelona has been provisionally cleared to participate in the upcoming 2023-24 Champions League despite an ongoing investigation by Uefa into allegations of payments made to a referees'
Sara Khadem, an Iranian chess player who made headlines for competing in an international tournament without wearing a hijab, has been granted Spanish nationality, as announced by
In a highly charged moment at the World Fencing Championships, Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan has been disqualified for declining to shake hands with Russian competitor Anna Smirnova.
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has tabled a world record-breaking bid of £259m to secure the services of Kylian Mbappe, the Paris St-Germain forward and captain of the French national team.
The Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies MP has visited newly refurbished public tennis courts at Six Bells Park, Abertillery, just one of the parks across Wales that is benefitting from a
King Felipe VI of Spain was the first to offer his congratulations to Carlos Alcaraz as he claimed the Gentlemen's Singles title at Wimbledon. King Felipe led the applause from the Royal Box on
Arsenal has officially announced the acquisition of England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham in a transfer deal worth £100m, with an additional £5m in add-ons. The confirmation from the