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Sport
Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Man City's troubles worsen with loss to Villa
Chelsea сonfirm FA сontact Mudryk over adverse anti-doping result
Chelsea сonfirm FA сontact Mudryk over adverse anti-doping result
Monaco designated World Capital of Sport for 2025
Monaco designated World Capital of Sport for 2025
Manchester City announces record Premier League revenue of £715m
Manchester City announces record Premier League revenue of £715m
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
Man Utd sporting director Ashworth departs after just five months
Man Utd sporting director Ashworth departs after just five months
Chelsea surpassing expectations, but Maresca demands more
Chelsea surpassing expectations, but Maresca demands 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
Pep Guardiola extends Manchester City stay with new two-year contract
Pep Guardiola extends Manchester City stay with new two-year contract
Education
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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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Culture
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‘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... -
UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworks
The National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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London's first Asian-origin mayor Sadiq Khan said the British government should apologise for a colonial-era massacre in India as he visited the site on Wednesday.
Britain is “very close” to agreeing the size of its Brexit bill, Ireland’s EU commissioner said on Wednesday (Nov 29), but reports that the divorce settlement could be up to €55 billion
Britain's Prince Harry said Monday he was "thrilled" to be marrying his American girlfriend Meghan Markle early next year, confirming months of speculation about the one-time playboy royal
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Sunday (Nov 26) it would not be "the end of the world" if Britain failed to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, but there would
Britain's Africa minister Rory Stewart arrived in Zimbabwe on Thursday (Nov 23) for wide-ranging talks, ahead of the inauguration of a new president following Robert Mugabe's dramatic
UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond delivered his Budget to Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 22), announcing his intention to "build a Britain fit for the future" despite slashing government
Senior British ministers have agreed to offer more money to Brussels in Brexit negotiations, but only as part of a final deal on leaving the EU, a government source said Tuesday (Nov 21).
Sexual harassment scandals, resignations, splits: Britain's government is looking increasingly fragile at a time when it should be operating at full throttle for Brexit negotiations, analysts said
Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament's Brexit coordinator, told British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday to confront the Brexiteers in her cabinet and offer greater concessions to the EU.
Verhofstadt told The Mail on Sunday newspaper that May should confront Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and other Brexit cheerleaders and outline what sort of trade deal she wants, following this week's summit in Brussels.
European Union leaders threw May a lifeline in Brexit talks on Friday, agreeing at the summit to start preparations for the next stage of negotiations on post-Brexit trade and a transition deal.
The India Club, a restaurant and bar on the Strand near London's West End, is trying to use its storied history to block proposals by owners Marston Properties to turn the seven storey building into an upmarket boutique hotel.
"This is a very historic place, we haven't changed anything," Yadgar Marker, the club's current director, told AFP during a recent lunchtime dosa -- an Indian pancake -- and various curry dishes flew out the kitchen.
"Even these tabletops are from the early '50s... It's like a museum," he said.
The club was set up in its current location by Krishna Menon, India's first High Commissioner to Britain, in the early 1950s, and counted Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's inaugural prime minister, among its founding members, Marker said.