
Culture
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Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More...

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Labour's Sadiq Khan secures historic third term as London Mayor amid conservative electoral setbacks

London's mayoral election saw Sadiq Khan, representing the Labour Party, clinch a historic third term, maintaining his position as mayor despite the Conservative Party's efforts to unseat him.
In a significant legal challenge led by three environmental campaign groups, London's High Court ruled on Friday that Britain's most recent climate action plan is unlawful due to

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has inadvertently provided an ideal setting for a captivating mating ritual by the endangered black grouse.
Former Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a hiccup when he was turned away from his local polling station after forgetting to bring valid photo identification.

In a notable upset, Labour clinched victory in the Blackpool South by-election, signaling a significant swing in favor of Sir Keir Starmer's party amid ongoing local elections in England.
The digital unveiling of King Charles III's Coronation Roll marks a historic milestone, as it becomes the first of its kind in history to be accessible online to the public.
In a show of solidarity with Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza, students in Leeds, Newcastle, and Bristol have taken to occupying university campuses, setting up tents outside key

According to industry data released by market researcher NIQ, online supermarket Ocado, discount giant Lidl, and upscale food retailer Marks & Spencer emerged as the UK's top-performing

London was struck by a powerful thunderstorm early on Thursday morning, described by many as "biblical" in its intensity. The Met Office issued dual yellow weather alerts, cautioning

The Minister of State (Europe), Nusrat Ghani MP, recently held discussions with Evgenia Kara-Murza concerning the detention of her husband, Vladimir Kara-Murza.

