World News

The wildfire in Tenerife has led to the evacuation of thousands more residents as the uncontrollable blaze continues to rage for its fourth consecutive day.

: Published: 19 August 2023

Paraguay's newly-elected president, Santiago Peña, has declared the relocation of his country's embassy back to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. This move is anticipated to be

: Published: 18 August 2023

Two 19th-century Belarusian poems have been branded as "extremist," highlighting an escalating crackdown on dissent against the government.

: Published: 17 August 2023

Crop damage due to adverse weather conditions has led to a tomato scarcity in the market, say experts Burger King has announced the removal of tomatoes from its food

: Published: 17 August 2023

Pop icon Britney Spears and her spouse Sam Asghari have reportedly parted ways after being married for 14 months, according to sources from US media.

: Published: 17 August 2023

Singaporean authorities have apprehended 10 individuals and confiscated assets valued at approximately one billion Singapore dollars ($737 million) as part of an investigation targeting a

: Published: 17 August 2023

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received an invitation to visit the UK, according to a government source.

: Published: 17 August 2023

Amid the aftermath of the hottest July on record, the spotlight remains on the escalating temperature trend. However, an equally vital facet of climate change, water, stands prominently at the

: Published: 16 August 2023

Following investigations into Nike Canada and Canadian mining company Dynasty Gold last month, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) has initiated an inquiry into

: Published: 16 August 2023

Russia and North Korea have expressed their intention to strengthen cooperation, including in the defense sector, in statements made on Tuesday. This move underscores the deepening ties

: Published: 15 August 2023

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Sport

Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv

Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and

Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on

Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble

Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European

OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts

London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the

London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital

London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and

Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election

Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing

Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.

Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign

The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.

Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final, cementing his position as the world's leading men's player and claiming a

Education

Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
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England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunities
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London’s school run transformed as car journeys fall and active travel soars
A decade of policies introduced under Mayor Sadiq Khan has significantly changed how children travel to school, with new Transport for London figures showing a sharp fall in school
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UK families to save thousands as free school meals and breakfast clubs expand
Millions of children will gain access to free school meals this term as the government rolls out a wider package aimed at cutting the cost of sending children to school.
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Malaysia’s new Chevening cohort set to strengthen UK–Malaysia ties
Twenty Malaysian professionals and emerging leaders are preparing to begin postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom after securing places on the prestigious Chevening scholarship
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GCSE results deliver strongest-ever rise in top maths grades
More than 6,000 additional pupils secure grade 7 or above in maths as overall GCSE performance edges higher
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Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shape
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Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summer
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Applications open for postgraduate student loans in England and Wales
Applications for postgraduate student finance for the 2026/27 academic year have opened for students in England and Wales.
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Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah awarded honorary doctorate
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton in recognition of her work to improve air quality following the
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London

UK News

Train cancelled? New UK rules let passengers switch operators without paying again
From 20 September, passengers affected by cancelled services will be able to continue their journeys on participating rival operators without having to purchase another ticket, under a
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UK expands passkey access as millions gain faster, safer route to government services
Millions of people across the UK are set to gain access to a faster and more secure way of signing into government services as passkeys are rolled out across GOV.UK One Login.
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Burnham puts business at centre of UK growth push
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to bring some of the UK's biggest corporate leaders together on Monday as his government steps up efforts to accelerate economic growth and
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Reform UK secures £72m war chest as crypto billionaires back Farage
Britain’s Reform UK has secured another £36 million donation from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, taking the party’s fundraising haul to £72 million in less than 48 hours
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UK government steps up building safety reforms as Grenfell recommendations advance
The UK government has published its latest assessment of efforts to overhaul building safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, alongside a final report from the country’s Interim
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Culture

UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the painting
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London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenas
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Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historic
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Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 of
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Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuable
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African and
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open an
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Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer around
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British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.
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Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled the
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensing
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Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even in
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More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.
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