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England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title
England under-21s edge Germany in extra-time thriller to retain Euro title
England's Under-21 side pulled off a dramatic extra-time victory over Germany to retain their European Championship crown, sealing back-to-back titles for the first time
Read More... Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Knight Club: where chess meets culture for London’s youth
Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly
Read More... £32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
£32 million boost for safer roads and cycle lanes in North East and Yorkshire
More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of
Read More... Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Wales 'confident' about hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.
Read More... Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Team GB wins European gymnastics gold in Leipzig
Great Britain's men's gymnastics team has claimed gold at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany — their first team title at the event since 2022.
Read More... Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Chelsea's Champions League ambitions
Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for
Read More... University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
University of Brighton to launch UK’s largest indoor cricket academy
The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.
Read More... Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea close In on top-five finish as Newcastle hold Brighton
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at
Read More... New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot
New world record set for 2026 TCS London Marathon ballot
The TCS London Marathon has once again shattered records, with an unprecedented 1,133,813 people from the UK and around the world applying for a spot in the public ballot for the 2026
Read More... Liverpool fans' goal celebrations trigger earth tremors at Anfield
Liverpool fans' goal celebrations trigger earth tremors at Anfield
Liverpool fans shook the ground—literally—during the club’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on 27 April, which secured their 20th top-flight title. Scientists from the
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Westminster primary schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Five primary schools in Westminster will be merged into two due to declining student numbers and financial pressures.Read More... -
New scholarship to highlight Jewish medical contributions in Wales
A new academic opportunity is being launched to uncover the rich history of Jewish healthcare professionals in Wales, from the 18th century to the present day.Read More... -
Dundee University to receive additional £40m to tackle financial crisis
The University of Dundee is set to receive an extra £40 million in government funding as it grapples with a significant financial crisis, including a £35 million deficit and the loss of aroundRead More... -
Oxford University tops UK rankings in 10 subjects
The University of Oxford has once again cemented its status as a global academic leader, being named the best in the UK for 10 subjects in the newly released 2026 Complete University GuideRead More... -
Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer with £750 million investment
Scotland is set to become home to the UK’s most advanced supercomputer, thanks to a £750 million investment confirmed by the Chancellor during the latest Spending Review.Read More... -
UK secondary schools invited to join ‘Taskmaster Club 100’
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has teamed up with Taskmaster Education to launch Taskmaster Club 100—an exciting new initiative offering UK secondary schools a chance to boostRead More... -
School faces backlash over prom ticket policy
A secondary school in Houghton-le-Spring is under fire from parents over what they call a "cruel" system of allocating prom tickets, which has left some students excluded fromRead More... -
Free school meals to reach 500,000 more children in England
Starting in September 2026, every child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals, regardless of how much their household earns.Read More... -
First schools install Great British Energy Solar panels, saving thousands
The first 11 schools in England have installed solar panels through the government-backed Great British Energy initiative, resulting in annual savings of £175,000.Read More... -
Londonderry primary school closes amid security alert
A primary school in Londonderry has been closed following a security alert in the city's Waterside area.Read More...
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UK heatwave reaches peak with temperatures soaring to 34°C
The ongoing UK heatwave is set to peak on Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C in parts of Greater London and Bedfordshire — and possibly nudging 35°C.Read More... -
UK economy posts strongest growth in a year in early 2025, but slowdown looms
The UK economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year during the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in property purchases ahead of a tax break deadline and increased manufacturingRead More... -
UK business confidence hits highest level since 2015, says Lloyds
Confidence among British businesses has surged to its highest level in nine years, according to Lloyds Bank. Its latest Business Barometer shows optimism rose by one point in June to 51%Read More... -
Government urges supermarkets to make healthy food more attractive
The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at tackling obesity by encouraging supermarkets and food manufacturers in England to make healthier food options moreRead More... -
Two million free breakfasts already served in government clubs
The government’s flagship free breakfast club initiative has hit a major milestone, serving two million meals in its first term—marking significant progress in the Plan for Change.Read More...
Culture
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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More... -
Top food experts join government effort to champion British food
21 March – Leading figures from across the UK food system have joined forces with the Government to shape a national food strategy aimed at restoring pride in British food and improvingRead More...
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A new study has identified the most affordable countries for expats in 2025 — and the top spot might just make you consider packing your bags.
As of mid-May, no Chinese diplomats remain in Lithuania, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions between Vilnius and Beijing, according to a report by BNS.
The U.S. Navy has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to the Middle East amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, raising concerns that the conflict could spill into a wider
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta, announcing new initiatives to deepen trade and
Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western powers, cautioning that any country assisting Israel in its defense could become a target in the
Marking four decades of European cooperation, the Schengen Agreement—signed on June 14, 1985—continues to shape a continent without internal borders.
Tensions in the Middle East have surged after Israel launched overnight strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to respond with a barrage of drone attacks.
Israel has launched a sweeping and unprecedented military operation against Iran, directly targeting the core of its nuclear program and top military leadership.
The Trump administration has initiated a formal review of the AUKUS defence pact—a multibillion-dollar agreement forged under President Joe Biden—according to a senior U.S. defence
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has visited Gibraltar for crucial discussions as part of ongoing efforts to secure a post-Brexit agreement concerning the territory.