World News
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Poland becomes a hotspot for UK migrants as numbers soar
Poland has quietly climbed into the top 10 destinations for British migrants, with the number of UK citizens living there more than quadrupling over the past decade, according to new UN dataRead More... -
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...
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...
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Sport
More community projects are set to benefit from funding to rescue prized local assets, such as sports clubs, music venues and historic buildings, as the Department for Levelling Up, Housing
Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced a federal investigation into match-fixing in Brazilian soccer. The measure was taken after it was discovered
According to Kensington Palace, Prince William, the chairman of the FA, is scheduled to attend the Women's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United at
On Saturday, Chelsea secured their first win under interim manager Frank Lampard with a 3-1 triumph against Bournemouth in the Premier League. This win put an end to Chelsea's nine-game
Manchester City's Erling Haaland secured his team's 3-0 win against West Ham United on Wednesday, taking them back to the top of the Premier League table. Haaland, the Norwegian striker,
The Government and the Sport and Recreation Alliance today publishes the first UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport which will help players, coaches,
Sheffield United secured promotion to the Premier League with a 2-0 home victory over West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday. The win ensured that they will finish
The Tottenham Hotspur team has pledged to refund the cost of match tickets for their fans who attended the 6-1 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday. The team was
Newcastle United stunned Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash, scoring five goals in just 21 minutes during the first half, as the Spurs defence crumbled under
In her first marathon, Sifan Hassan, the Olympic champion in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, won the women's race at the London Marathon in a dramatic finish.