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UK: Centuries-old cheese rolling in Brockworth attracts crowds from across Europe

The famous annual cheese rolling contest brought chaos and excitement back to Brockworth on 25 May, where runners raced down a near-vertical hill chasing a wheel of Double Gloucester.

Cinema

A Chris or a talking animal more likely in films than a woman over 60

An anti-ageism campaign in the UK has uncovered that top-grossing films over past three years are more likely to star an actor named 'Chris' or a talking animal rather than a female lead over the age of 60. What gives?

United Kingdom

Royal Navy ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to deliver aid

Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.

Tech News

The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses

Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online.

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Sport

Pep Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City

Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Europe News

UK police open to probe Mountbatten-Windsor sexual misconduct claim

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces continued UK police scrutiny over alleged misconduct in public office and claims a woman was taken to Windsor for sex.

Culture news

Ivor Novello Awards: Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT win big

UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony.

United Kingdom

UK seals 'historic' Gulf trade deal worth billions to British economy

The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports.

Culture news

Mon Dieu! Agatha Christie's Poirot is getting a reboot

Talk about big shoes to fill... Or should that be, a powerfully dainty moustache to sport?

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Rare aardvark born at UK’s Chester Zoo

Baby aardvark Womble is being hand-fed by keepers at Chester Zoo after a rare birth, only the second in the zoo’s 94-year history in the UK.

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.

Europe News

EU vows to stand firm on Russia as UK scrambles to explain sanctions

Brussels is testing the waters with G7 allies to introduce a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But recent decisions taken by the US and the UK suggest an uphill struggle to secure the green light.

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.

Europe Today

UK minister ‘confident’ of steel pact with EU ahead of looming tariffs

Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant hailed “very productive conversations” with EU counterparts on a carve-out for the UK from looming restrictions on steel imports. Britain's Labour-led government is pushing ahead with an economic reset despite political turbulence at home.

Culture news

Reality show scandal: Married At First Sight UK faces rape allegations

British broadcaster Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married ‌At First Sight UK - one of its flagship reality shows - after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series.

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.

Europe News

Wes Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'

Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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.

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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.

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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?