The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian woman jailed in Tehran, on Saturday demanded urgent updates from the Foreign Office in London about what was holding up
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Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo
Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo
After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Eiffel Tower will retain its Olympic rings, announced the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, on Saturday, August 31.
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West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15 million
West Ham United have secured the signing of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United in a deal worth £15 million. The 26-year-old has committed to a
Read More... Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals
Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals
For the first time in its history, Oxford University's Oriel College saw two of its students win medals at the same Olympic Games—and both were gold.
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Paris Olympics closing ceremony: everything you need to know
As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close after more than two weeks of thrilling sports, the city is gearing up for the grand closing ceremony.
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Woolwich teen becomes UK's youngest chess grandmaster
Shreyas Royal, a 15-year-old chess prodigy from south-east London, has made history by becoming Britain’s youngest chess grandmaster. Achieving this prestigious title at the British Chess
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British women break world record in Olympic team sprint qualifying
Britain's women shattered the world record during the qualifying rounds of the Olympic track cycling team sprint at the National Velodrome on Monday.
Read More... GB wins first gold at Paris Games in team eventing
GB wins first gold at Paris Games in team eventing
Great Britain secured their first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games by retaining their Olympic team eventing title, with Laura Collett also claiming individual bronze.
Read More... Paris and London lead the list of most frequent Summer Olympics host cities
Paris and London lead the list of most frequent Summer Olympics host cities
In 2024, the Summer Olympics will return to Paris, offering a beautiful and familiar backdrop for this prestigious event. Paris, one of the most frequent hosts in the
Read More... Gymnastics: Simone Biles makes triumphant return to Olympics in Paris
Gymnastics: Simone Biles makes triumphant return to Olympics in Paris
Simone Biles made a radiant and highly anticipated comeback at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, eliciting thunderous applause from an enthusiastic, star-studded
Read More... Foreign interference, terrorism, cyberattacks: Paris Olympics under close surveillance
Foreign interference, terrorism, cyberattacks: Paris Olympics under close surveillance
The Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, during a period marked by significant international tensions. An impressive security system has been put in place to
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30 Argentines to study in the UK with Chevening scholarships
The British Ambassador to Argentina, Kirsty Hayes, hosted a reception at her residence to honor 30 young Argentines awarded prestigious Chevening scholarships forRead More... -
Nearly one in four Jewish children experience antisemitism at school, JPR survey reveals
A recent survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) has found that 23 percent of Jewish respondents report their children have faced antisemitism either at school,Read More... -
Oxford ranked among the UK's most financially literate cities
Oxford has been recognized as one of the most financially literate cities in the UK, according to a recent study.Read More... -
University renames 'Anglo-Saxon' modules to 'decolonize curriculum'
The University of Nottingham has decided to remove the term "Anglo-Saxon" from several course titles as part of an effort to "decolonize the curriculum."Read More... -
Government-funded childcare offer to launch next week
Starting Monday, September 2nd, hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents with children as young as nine months old will gain access to 15 hours of government-fundedRead More... -
Applications now open for UK government's Chevening Scholarships
Applications for the UK government's prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now open for the 2025/26 academic year, with the submission window running from 6 August to 5 November 2024.Read More... -
Dutch Princess Alexia to study in London after summer break
Princess Alexia, the second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, will be moving to London after the summer. The 19-year-old princess has decided toRead More... -
Top A-level grades increase across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
This year, 27.8% of all A-level grades awarded across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland were A* or A, up slightly from 27.2% in 2023. However, the picture variesRead More... -
Universities urged to enhance sexual harassment protections
Universities in England must intensify their efforts to protect students from sexual harassment, according to the Office for Students (OfS). The higher educationRead More... -
Man finally graduates 41 years late after parrot-related rent dispute
Jonny Clothier, now 62, recently celebrated his long-overdue graduation from the University of Bristol, a joyous event delayed by more than four decades due to anRead More...
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's Laureate
Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More... -
Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export risk
A temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More... -
National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' image
In an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More... -
Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riots
Amid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More... -
Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveiling
Another of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on whatRead More... -
UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitors
Several museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More... -
Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in major restructuring effort
Cineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world'sRead More... -
Unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, to be auctioned
Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, are set to be auctioned this weekend, offering a rare glimpse into her personal correspondence withRead More... -
JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More...
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Britain and the European Union on Monday reached a landmark deal on a transition phase that will last for nearly two years after the historic Brexit divorce next year, EU negotiator Michel
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan added his voice to the condemnation of ugly scenes, as West Ham fans invaded the pitch at the London Stadium and hurled missiles at the English Premier
Immigrants to Britain detained in the country's largest detention centre were kept in "prison-like" conditions for "excessively" long periods of time, according to a watchdog report released
British police requested military assistance in investigating a nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent as speculation mounted Friday about how London could respond if a state
The former top official in Britain's trade ministry on Tuesday compared the government's plans for EU ties after Brexit to swapping a three-course meal for a packet of crisps, ahead of a
A homeless man hailed as a hero for apparently coming to the aid of victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack was jailed for more than four years on Tuesday (Jan 30) after admitting to
A man accused of deliberately driving a van into a group of London Muslims told his trial on Tuesday that he wanted to kill the British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.
The new United States embassy in London opened with little fanfare on Tuesday (Jan 16) after US President Donald Trump refused to attend the inauguration because of its price tag and
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