World News
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Germany weighs European nuclear shield as transatlantic ties grow uncertain, Merz says
Germany is exploring the idea of a shared European nuclear umbrella with its allies, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as debates intensify across the continent over howRead More... -
Hungary unveils $157 million heating subsidy as election nears and living costs bite
Hungary’s government has announced a 50 billion forint ($157 million) support scheme to help households cope with rising heating bills this winter, adding to a wave of public spending justRead More... -
From tradition to global markets: Lidia Dart’s insights from SABAVA
Interview with the European representative SABAVA Impex Lidia Dart.Read More... -
EU greenlights €3.1 billion Spanish state aid scheme to boost high-efficiency cogeneration power
The European Commission has given the green light to a €3.1 billion Spanish state aid scheme aimed at ramping up electricity production from highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP)Read More...

Culture
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King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More... -
In Bloom: How plants shaped Britain and the modern world
Plants surround us every day – in our gardens, our homes and even in our cups of tea – yet few of us stop to consider the extraordinary journeys they have taken to get here.Read More... -
UK launches first town of culture competition to revive local pride and boost economic growth
The government has officially launched the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition, marking a major new push to restore pride in communities and drive cultural-led economic growthRead More... -
Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More...

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Sport

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions officially submitted their bid for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to the International Olympic Committee on

Sport England has announced a significant shift in funding allocation, described as "one of the most substantial reconfigurations in decades," with £250 million being redirected towards

Ineos CEO Jim Ratcliffe is set to bolster his investment in Manchester United, planning to inject an additional $300 million into the club's infrastructure. This substantial commitment
Renowned British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has ventured into a new territory by investing a significant £30 million in a substantial commercial property, marking a strategic move to

During a game in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his irritation as fans chanted Lionel Messi's name, following Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win.

Shortly after Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 victory against Newcastle United at St James' Park in a Wednesday Champions League match, the team's bus incurred a £50 parking fine while parked in

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

