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Europe News

Radio station sorry after mistakenly announcing death of King Charles

Established in 1964 to challenge the BBC's broadcasting monopoly, Radio Caroline previously operated from ships off the English coast.

20/05/2026

Tech News

Mass unemployment, unrest: What Britons really think of AI

The UK public is watching the growth of AI “with more fear than excitement,” according to a new survey.

20/05/2026

Culture news

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King win the International Booker Prize

The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for "Taiwan Travelogue", a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as "both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel."

20/05/2026

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Watch: Arsenal fans go wild after first Premier League title in 22 years

Thousands of Arsenal F.C. fans gathered outside Emirates Stadium in London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.

20/05/2026

Nature

World Bee Day: How to make your garden perfect for pollinators

Bees pollinate 75% of the world's key crops.

20/05/2026

Sport

Arsenal win their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought

The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris Saint-Germain.

20/05/2026

Culture news

Flat and full length: Bayeux Tapestry readied for historic London show

The loan of the work, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, had sparked numerous protests in France, mainly due to its fragility.

19/05/2026

Culture news

The six books competing for the International Booker Prize 2026

This year's International Booker Prize shortlist of six novels take readers from a Japanese colonial-era Taiwan to the propaganda studios of Nazi Germany.

18/05/2026

Europe News

Former Google executive takes reins at scandal-hit BBC

Brittin replaces Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020. He resigned in November over a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump.

18/05/2026

Sport

Chelsea appoints Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal

Alonso is widely regarded as one of the exciting new managerial talents in world football despite a short, unsuccessful and drama-filled spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, which ended by mutual consent in January.

18/05/2026

Europe News

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

16/05/2026

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London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally

Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.

16/05/2026

The Cube

MEP and far-right influencers barred from UK rally: What's the reason?

The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice?

15/05/2026

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King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party

King Charles III marks 50 years of The King’s Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide.

15/05/2026

Europe News

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, setting up leadership bid

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

14/05/2026

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Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech

Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech.

13/05/2026

Health news

Scientists race to develop hantavirus vaccine for new strain

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised fears over emerging viruses with no cure or vaccine. The UK government had already commissioned researchers to develop what could become the world’s first hantavirus vaccine

13/05/2026

Lifestyle

Doing regular cultural activities linked to slower ageing, study finds

Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise.

12/05/2026

Europe News

Starmer says he will not step down as two ministers quit government

Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on.

12/05/2026

Culture news

Beatles to open immersive experience at iconic London headquarters

The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London.

11/05/2026

Europe News

Starmer vows to put 'Britain at the heart of Europe' in key speech

Labour has been plunged into gloom by heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales.

11/05/2026

Destinations

Liverpool beyond The Beatles: Why now is the time to visit

From a new music heritage trail to a summer packed with live gigs and easy escapes, Liverpool offers a mix of culture, coastline and contemporary energy.

11/05/2026

Cinema

Historic Oxford cinema at risk of shutting doors due to lease woes

The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.

08/05/2026

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 to feature the UK’s first 'Sauna Theatre'

The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike.

08/05/2026

Europe News

China denounces UK spy convictions as 'political farce'

The high-profile case exposed how ex-police superintendent Bill Yuen and Peter Wai conducted "shadow policing" operations on British soil targeting Hong Kong dissidents.

08/05/2026

Europe News

Starmer says he will not quit after Labour losses in local elections

The votes are widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago.

08/05/2026