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London poised to become the global hub for women’s sports in 2025
London poised to become the global hub for women’s sports in 2025
London is set to cement its status as the global capital for women’s sports in 2025, hosting a packed calendar of world-class events that showcase the city’s commitment to promoting female
Read More... Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk defended his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC world heavyweight titles, defeating Britain’s Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in a gripping bout at the Kingdom Arena on
Read More... Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Manchester City’s struggles deepened with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, marking an almost unthinkable downturn for a team that has dominated the Premier League over the past
Read More... Chelsea сonfirm FA сontact Mudryk over adverse anti-doping result
Chelsea сonfirm FA сontact Mudryk over adverse anti-doping result
Chelsea have confirmed that forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been contacted by the Football Association (FA) following an adverse result from a routine anti-doping test.
Read More... Monaco designated World Capital of Sport for 2025
Monaco designated World Capital of Sport for 2025
Monaco has been named the World Capital of Sport for 2025 by the Association of European Capitals and Cities of Sport (ACES), a recognition celebrated during ACES's annual gala at the
Read More... Manchester City announces record Premier League revenue of £715m
Manchester City announces record Premier League revenue of £715m
Manchester City has reported a Premier League record revenue of £715 million for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. This marks a £2.2 million increase from the previous record of
Read More... Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host, likely to be held in January
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host, likely to be held in January
Saudi Arabia has officially been named the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup following an uncontested bid. The announcement was made during an online FIFA Congress, cementing
Read More... Man Utd sporting director Ashworth departs after just five months
Man Utd sporting director Ashworth departs after just five months
Manchester United's sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has left his position just five months after officially taking on the role.
Read More... Chelsea surpassing expectations, but Maresca demands more
Chelsea surpassing expectations, but Maresca demands more
Chelsea’s players have adapted to manager Enzo Maresca’s tactical approach faster than expected, but the Italian believes there’s still room for improvement. Speaking ahead of their Premier
Read More... Rasmus Højlund shines bright for Ruben Amorim amid uneven Manchester United performance
Rasmus Højlund shines bright for Ruben Amorim amid uneven Manchester United performance
Ruben Amorim’s tenure as Manchester United’s new head coach has found its first glimmer of hope: Rasmus Højlund can be his go-to number nine. The 21-year-old forward delivered a
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Oxford faces criticism over diversity scheme reserving places for disadvantaged students
Oxford University has come under scrutiny from some academics who claim that the institution is lowering its standards to meet diversity targets. The university’s Opportunity Oxford programRead More... -
Tory MP and ex-Oxford Union president highlights ‘antisemitism issues’ at debating club
Gregory Stafford, MP for Farnham and Bordon and former treasurer of the Oxford Union, has called on Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to address allegations of antisemitism following aRead More... -
William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University
Former foreign secretary and Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected as the 160th chancellor of the University of Oxford. Lord Hague, an alumnus of Magdalen College, willRead More... -
The University of Edinburgh to cut staff amid financial pressures
The University of Edinburgh has announced plans to reduce staffing levels in response to significant financial challenges. A voluntary redundancy scheme is being introduced, with the possibilityRead More... -
School closed after discovery of 'mystery metal' near grounds
Millbay Academy in Plymouth, often referred to as the "Red School," has been closed as a precaution after the discovery of two mysterious metal objects buried nearby. The items, suspected toRead More... -
Michael Heseltine walks out of Oxford Union after students ‘hijack’ debate
Michael Heseltine walked out of an Oxford University debate, calling it “disgraceful” after students “hijacked” the event with internal political disputes.Read More... -
Over 4,700 new post-graduate positions in UK universities to cultivate future engineers and scientists
The UK government is set to fund thousands of postgraduate students specializing in biological, engineering, and environmental sciences at 45 universities across the country, aiming to foster aRead More... -
Britain's award-winning building of 1996 set for demolition
Salford University's Centenary Building, once celebrated as Britain’s finest new building, is now slated for demolition. Designed by Hodder and Partners, this glass and steel structure claimedRead More... -
Jewish leaders warn Francesca Albanese will 'spread poison' at British universities
Jewish leaders have raised serious concerns about an upcoming speaking tour at British universities by Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official who has previously claimed that theRead More...
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Hanukkah and Christmas align for the first time since 2005
This year marks a rare calendar coincidence as the first night of Hanukkah aligns with Christmas Day, an overlap that has not occurred since 2005. Such intersections happen roughly five timesRead More... -
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
After a public vote involving over 37,000 participants, Oxford Languages has officially named ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. This decision reflects the evolvingRead More... -
Final tickets for London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks go on sale Monday
The last chance to secure tickets for the Mayor of London’s renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks display arrives on Monday, 2 December, with sales opening at midday.Read More... -
London's pie and mash makers push for protected status to preserve Cockney tradition
Rick Poole, who grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, is hopeful that a new campaign to secure protected status for the traditional Cockney dish will ensure its survival forRead More... -
Two Roman mosaics face risk of leaving the UK
Two Roman mosaics, valued at a combined total of £560,000, have been placed under a temporary export bar in an effort to give UK museums, galleries, or institutions the opportunity toRead More... -
UK author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her ‘amazing’ space station novel ‘Orbital’
Samantha Harvey poses with the prize and her book "Orbital" at the Booker Prize Awards 2024, in London.Read More... -
Wales advances with tourism tax proposal
This month, the Welsh Parliament will begin considering a new law that could introduce a tourism tax for overnight visitors in certain areas of Wales. The proposal would grant local councils theRead More... -
Buckingham Palace to reveal more of Its hidden secrets to visitors
Buckingham Palace is set to reveal even more of its iconic spaces to the public during its traditional summer opening, offering an unprecedented experience for visitors.Read More... -
Book reveals King has cut off Prince Andrew’s funding
Prince Andrew’s financial support from King Charles has been terminated, claims a newly updated royal biography. The Duke of York, who has been facing significant financial challengesRead More... -
Renovation costs for Norwich Castle soar to £27.5m
The cost of a major restoration project at Norwich Castle, which aims to revitalize parts of the 900-year-old landmark, has significantly increased as the project nears completion.Read More... -
London's oldest garden centre with 'top-notch plants' ranked among the UK's best
Two of London’s beloved garden centres have earned spots on Mail Online’s list of the best in the UK, highlighting popular destinations for both plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Read More... -
UCL staff raise alarms over ‘dismantling’ of University Art Museum
University College London (UCL) staff have expressed strong objections to the institution’s plans to repurpose its historic Art Museum, voicing concerns that the proposal disregards theRead More... -
Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walks
Suffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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The British Army has trained its 500th Somali soldier in the essential infantry skills they need to combat armed groups and ensure security and stability in the country. The latest batch of 113
A new report from the London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee published today has warned that the London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) finances are in drastic need of an overhaul as
The London Assembly, the 25-member elected body tasked with holding the Mayor to account, has today published a report on how the cladding crisis is impacting the livelihoods of Londoners.
British virology scientists have called on the government to increase social distancing to three meters to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The Sage scientific advisory group members
Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime plans to recruit 6,000 extra police officers before March 2021
A new report from the London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee has warned that the Metropolitan Police Service (Met) has continued to push on with unfunded plans to recruit
SNP claims multi-billion-dollar compensation for Scotland due to Brexit. Party leaders said Brexit was a catastrophic move implemented by Tory, that was a completely unnecessary “act of
After Boris Johnson, the UK's Prime Minister, said no one would be living further than 10 miles from where the vaccine could be given, the UK's nationwide vaccination
We begin 2021 knowing that vaccines are our way out of this pandemic. Human ingenuity and phenomenal scientific advances make it a case of when, not if, we will return back to normal life.