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Mohamed Salah signs new Liverpool contract until 2027
Mohamed Salah signs new Liverpool contract until 2027
Mohamed Salah has put an end to speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Liverpool FC, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027.
Read More... Premier League clubs unite in completing Antisemitism awareness training
Premier League clubs unite in completing Antisemitism awareness training
Every club in the Premier League has now taken part in antisemitism awareness workshops, marking a major milestone in efforts to tackle anti-Jewish racism in football.
Read More... UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as sole valid bidder
UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as sole valid bidder
The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup after emerging as the only "valid" bidder for the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed.
Read More... £100 million boost to transform local sports facilities across the UK
£100 million boost to transform local sports facilities across the UK
Communities across the UK are set to benefit from a major £100 million government investment aimed at upgrading local grassroots sports facilities.
Read More... Manchester United to build £2 billion stadium, aiming for the best in the world
Manchester United to build £2 billion stadium, aiming for the best in the world
Manchester United have announced plans to construct a new £2 billion (S$3.44 billion) stadium next to Old Trafford, with a vision of creating the “world’s greatest football stadium.”
Read More... London Lions unveil plans for world-class basketball arena with mayor’s backing
London Lions unveil plans for world-class basketball arena with mayor’s backing
The London Lions have announced ambitious plans to construct a state-of-the-art basketball arena, marking a significant step in the sport’s growth within the capital. The project has received
Read More... Liverpool extend League lead to 16 points; Forest stun Man City
Liverpool extend League lead to 16 points; Forest stun Man City
Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a commanding 3-1 win over bottom-placed Southampton on Saturday. Mohamed Salah netted twice, while Darwin Nunez also
Read More... Newcastle United sees 28% revenue surge as losses drop significantly in 2023-24 season
Newcastle United sees 28% revenue surge as losses drop significantly in 2023-24 season
Newcastle United has reported a significant financial upturn, with revenue climbing to £320 million ($406.88 million) for the financial year ending June 2024—a 28% increase from £250 million
Read More... Victor Lindelof considering Summer exit as Ruben Amorim plans ruthless Manchester United overhaul
Victor Lindelof considering Summer exit as Ruben Amorim plans ruthless Manchester United overhaul
Victor Lindelof is reportedly eyeing a summer departure from Manchester United, potentially ending his eight-year tenure at Old Trafford. The Swedish defender, who joined the club in 2017
Read More... Paula Radcliffe runs first marathon in a decade at age 51
Paula Radcliffe runs first marathon in a decade at age 51
Former marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe made a competitive return to the distance after 10 years, completing the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday.
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Seagull shuts down Oxford University building after dropping rock on roof
A building at the University of Oxford has been closed for nearly a week after an unusual incident involving a seagull repeatedly dropping a rock onto a glass roof, eventually cracking it.Read More... -
National Primary Offer Day 2025: nearly 98% of London children offered a preferred school place
On National Primary Offer Day 2025, new data from the Pan-London Admissions Board shows that 97.9% of children set to start primary school in London this September have secured a spotRead More... -
Mubadala to invest $600 million in Nord Anglia Education stake
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has announced plans to acquire a $600 million minority stake in Nord Anglia Education, a UK-based operator of premium private schools.Read More... -
£302 million boost to repair and upgrade college buildings across England
Further education (FE) colleges in England are set to receive a share of £302 million to repair and improve their buildings, tackling issues like leaking roofs and broken windows.Read More... -
Oxford college to honour German soldiers killed in WW1
The Queen's College in Oxford is seeking permission from Oxford City Council to update its World War One memorial, aiming to include the names of all its fallen members—regardless of whichRead More... -
Parents arrested after complaining about teacher recruitment process in WhatsApp group
A couple were detained by police for 11 hours after raising concerns in a WhatsApp group about the teacher recruitment process at their daughter’s primary school.Read More... -
University of Sussex fined £585,000 after free speech investigation
The University of Sussex has been hit with a £585,000 fine after a probe by the Office for Students (OfS) concluded it failed to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom on campus.Read More... -
Lord Pickles to step down as UK Post-Holocaust Envoy after a decade of service
Lord Eric Pickles has announced he will step down as the UK’s Special Envoy on Post-Holocaust Issues at the end of April, bringing to a close nearly ten years in the role.Read More... -
Nearly 95% of London pupils secure a preferred secondary school place
New data from the Pan-London Admissions Board, released on National Secondary Offer Day 2025, reveals that 94.8% of children set to start secondary school in London this SeptemberRead More...
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Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK
The beloved dark chocolate version of Toblerone is being pulled from UK shelves after nearly 60 years.Read More... -
MPs and staff lose sensitive devices in pubs, trains, and more
Dozens of digital devices issued to MPs and parliamentary staff went missing in 2023, with losses reported from pubs, trains, homes, and even within the parliamentary estate itself.Read More... -
British troops successfully deploy new radio wave weapon against drone swarms
In a major milestone for modern warfare, British soldiers have successfully neutralised swarms of drones using a cutting-edge UK-developed directed energy weapon during a large-scale trial inRead More... -
Canary Wharf property values steady after post-pandemic drop
Property values in London’s Canary Wharf financial hub held steady at around £6.8 billion ($9 billion) in 2024, following a sharp 15% drop the previous year due to pandemic-driven declines inRead More...
Culture
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Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More... -
£20m museum renewal fund opens for England’s civic museums
Civic museums across England can now apply for a share of the new £20 million Museum Renewal Fund, aimed at boosting access to collections, enhancing educational programmes, andRead More... -
The underrated UK city that was England’s first capital — 1,000 years before London
Tucked away in Essex lies a city that predates London as England's capital by over a millennium. Rich in Roman and medieval history, Colchester only officially became a city in 2022 as part ofRead More... -
Universal Studios to open first UK theme park in Bedford by 2031, creating 28,000 jobs
The UK is officially getting its first Universal Studios theme park, with a grand opening set for 2031. The landmark project, backed by the UK government, is expected to bring in a staggeringRead More... -
MI5 lifts the veil on 115 years of secrets in new exhibition
For the first time in its 115-year history, MI5 is pulling back the curtain on its shadowy past. A new exhibition at the National Archives in London, MI5: Official Secrets, offers the public anRead More... -
Tourist tax could help revive London’s arts and culture scene
A growing number of voices are calling on the government to allow London to introduce a tourist tax, similar to those already in place in many popular European cities. The Centre for LondonRead More... -
£1bn Chinese ceramics gift to British Museum approved
The Charity Commission has officially approved the largest donation in the British Museum’s history—a collection of Chinese ceramics valued at around £1 billion.Read More... -
UK to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to the collector’s descendants, the British government announced on Saturday,Read More... -
Queen Camilla launches new Reading Medal to celebrate literary champions
Queen Camilla has unveiled The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, a new honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting books, reading, and literature in theirRead More... -
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to cut hours and close rides after £2.7m loss
One of the UK’s most iconic theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has announced it will be closing some rides and reducing opening hours following a £2.7 million pre-tax loss.Read More...
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Scotland Yard has received the paperwork required to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, sources say.
A fresh European Arrest Warrant has been issued by the authorities in Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over claims of sexual assault.
Mark Stephens, who represents the 39-year-old Australian former computer hacker, said he would fight any move to extradite his client.
But the move means there is no longer any legal impediment to holding Mr Assange and making him appear before City of Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Mr Assange is believed to be in hiding in south-east England as the latest publications on his whistle-blowing website fuel global uproar.
A British soldier who died in southern Afghanistan on Sunday may have been killed by friendly fire, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier, from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was shot while on patrol in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand Province.
Initial reports indicate that his death may have been caused by an attack on an insurgent position by a US aircraft, an MoD spokesman said.
The spokesman said: "Further to the announcement of the death of a soldier from 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment in Nad e-Ali yesterday, initial reports suggest that the death was caused as a result of a friendly fire incident.
"The incident will be the subject of a full investigation; however, first reports indicate that an attack on an insurgent position by a US aircraft, requested by and agreed with British forces on the ground, may have been the cause.
The interior design did not become my lifework overnight. I used to create coziness and a “royal lifestyle” to my friends and workmates; I used to consult a lot that later resulted in something more than just an interior design.
Corr.: - Dear Lydia, You are well-known not only in Moscow, but also in Europe due to unique interior design compositions created by you. Please tell us about you, about the beginning of your creative development in the world of design.
L.D.: - The interior design did not become my lifework overnight. I used to create coziness and a “royal lifestyle” to my friends and workmates; I used to consult a lot that later resulted in something more than just an interior design. It was a change in conscience, ways and lifestyle. So, later I made up my mind to run my own business, and on graduating from Design Craftsmanship School in Manchester I started to create interior compositions myself (photo by tommerton2010).
Corr.: - Your customers are very likely to get interested in the English interior style, aren’t they?
L.D.: - Not at all. Most clients would like the design of their houses, country estates and apartments to create a unique coziness. It’s also important that the interior not feed up, but include such elements that one will be able to look on differently. I can judge by my experience that the classical style is the most popular with clients as of today. A classical interior with elements of English design is always in style, it creates a unique air of coziness and stimulates a person to do the honors of the house. What is a British home? The more bathrooms and bedrooms it has, the stronger necessity for inviting guests a person feels.
L.D.: - The interior design did not become my lifework overnight. I used to create coziness and a “royal lifestyle” to my friends and workmates; I used to consult a lot that later resulted in something more than just an interior design. It was a change in conscience, ways and lifestyle. So, later I made up my mind to run my own business, and on graduating from Design Craftsmanship School in Manchester I started to create interior compositions myself (photo by tommerton2010).
Corr.: - Your customers are very likely to get interested in the English interior style, aren’t they?
L.D.: - Not at all. Most clients would like the design of their houses, country estates and apartments to create a unique coziness. It’s also important that the interior not feed up, but include such elements that one will be able to look on differently. I can judge by my experience that the classical style is the most popular with clients as of today. A classical interior with elements of English design is always in style, it creates a unique air of coziness and stimulates a person to do the honors of the house. What is a British home? The more bathrooms and bedrooms it has, the stronger necessity for inviting guests a person feels.
HOUSTON – Jackson Walker proudly welcomes Shawn R. O'Brien to its Houston office as a tax partner.
Mr. O'Brien advises clients in all types of federal and state tax issues. Mr. O'Brien regularly represents clients in civil and criminal tax controversies and litigation.
Spanish public television showed dramatic images of screaming spectators, including children, frantically trying to avoid the animal after it hurdled a security barrier that surrounds the arena as well as a fence and clambered into the crowded stands.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in the bullring in the town of Tafalla, in the Navarra region.
Some 30 people were injured, the local Diario de Navarra newspaper said.
Brussels, August 7th 2009
One year after the August War, the Georgian agression under leadership of President Mikhail Saakashvili in the beginning of August 2008 against the South Ossetian people, it is clear that what happened cannot be forgotten. In memory of the victims a round table conference was held in four cities: Tskhinvali, where the largest battle of the war was, Moscow, Vladikavkaz, the capital city of the Republic of North-Ossetia and Brussels, the European capital.
One year after the August War, the Georgian agression under leadership of President Mikhail Saakashvili in the beginning of August 2008 against the South Ossetian people, it is clear that what happened cannot be forgotten. In memory of the victims a round table conference was held in four cities: Tskhinvali, where the largest battle of the war was, Moscow, Vladikavkaz, the capital city of the Republic of North-Ossetia and Brussels, the European capital.