England: News

16 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell accomplishes 2,000 Test runs with 60 versus England

England have a daunting task at hand in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

12 Dec 2024

BBC

88-year-old man passes Grade 8 piano, 67yrs after Grade 7

In a remarkable feat, an 88-year-old retired reverend from England's Kilham, East Yorkshire, has passed his Grade 8 piano exam—the highest practical graded music exam in the UK—with distinction.

07 Dec 2024

British Airways

Thousands without power, trains canceled as Storm Darragh hits UK

The United Kingdom is reeling under the impact of Storm Darragh, which has prompted a "risk to life" alert from the government.

30 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes

Christchurch Test: Brook feels his hard hitting bailed him out

England's Harry Brook has credited his aggressive batting style for his phenomenal 171-run innings in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.

23 Nov 2024

Assembly

Maharashtra election results trending in UK

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has crossed the majority mark in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, early trends on Saturday showed.

22 Nov 2024

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen-Portia switched countries due to Diddy? Elon Musk sparks controversy

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has ignited a controversy regarding Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi's move from the United States to the United Kingdom.

15 Nov 2024

Buenos Aires

Liam Payne's funeral: One Direction reunion, music tributes planned

The funeral of former One Direction member, Liam Payne, will be held in his hometown of Wolverhampton, England.

Pat Cummins to lead Australia in ODI series against Pakistan

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, will return for the upcoming three-match home ODI series against Pakistan, starting on November 4 in Melbourne.

04 Oct 2024

Labour Party

UK may soon get a bill on 'assisted dying' 

The United Kingdom Parliament will deliberate on a proposal to legalize assisted dying, nearly a decade after a similar proposal was rejected.

25 Sep 2024

Harry Potter

'Sex Education' star Asa Butterfield to make stage debut

Asa Butterfield, acclaimed for his performance in Sex Education, is set to make his theatrical debut in a one-man play titled Second Best.

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja joins BJP

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

03 Sep 2024

Cybersecurity

UK's transport authority suffers cyberattack

Transport for London (TfL), the organization responsible for managing the public transport network in England's capital, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach.

01 Sep 2024

Alastair Cook

Joe Root surpasses Alastair Cook's record, hailed as 'England's greatest'

Joe Root entered the record books by smashing his 34th Test century on August 31.

25 Aug 2024

Ben Stokes

Ollie Pope hails England's adaptability after Test win against SL

England's stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, has praised his team's adaptability following their hard-fought victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

05 Aug 2024

Chris Martin

Tom Cruise sparks romance rumors with 25-year-old singer Victoria Canal

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, 62, has reportedly kindled a romantic relationship with Spanish singer Victoria Canal, 25.

05 Aug 2024

Middlesbrough

UK Prime Minister calls emergency meeting amidst far-right violence surge

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will preside over a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee on Monday.

04 Aug 2024

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean's critical current system could collapse by 2030s

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean, is at risk of collapsing as early as the 2030s.

30 Jul 2024

Space News

Is there life on Venus? Perhaps, yes

A team of scientists has revealed compelling new evidence supporting the presence of phosphine, a gas associated with life on Earth, in the atmosphere of Venus.

14 Jun 2024

New Orleans

Taylor Swift announces end of record-breaking 'Eras Tour'

Pop music sensation Taylor Swift has confirmed that her highly successful Eras Tour will wrap up in December this year.

07 Jun 2024

Lifestyle

Explore London's secret river walks with this travel guide

London, known for its history and bustling streets, also offers serene escapes along lesser-known river paths.

06 Jun 2024

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II lookalike, Jeannette Charles (96) dies in Essex

Jeannette Charles, the veteran British actor famed for her striking resemblance to Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 96.

05 Jun 2024

Children

Woman in England sleep-shops, racks up thousands in debt

Kelly Knipes, a 42-year-old woman from England, has accumulated over $3,800 (₹3,16,536) in debt due to her rare sleep disorder known as parasomnia.

29 May 2024

Australia

Globetrotting adventures: Around-the-world mysteries

Reading mysteries from around the world is not just exciting; it's a unique way to explore different cultures and places without leaving your home.

27 May 2024

Hollywood

'Can't even see': Judi Dench hints at possible retirement

Oscar-winning English actor Judi Dench, known for her illustrious six-decade career in film and theater, has hinted at a possible retirement.

19 Apr 2024

China

China's major cities face land subsidence threat: Study

A significant number of China's major urban regions are grappling with substantial land subsidence, a situation that could potentially endanger millions of lives in the coming years, a study by Chinese scientists revealed.

18 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Bath in England offers a glimpse into the Victorian era

Bath, England, is a city steeped in history, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the Victorian era.

15 Apr 2024

Sheffield

'Giant': Pierce Brosnan-Amir El-Masry to headline boxer Naz's biopic

Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry have been confirmed as the lead actors in the upcoming sports drama Giant.

13 Apr 2024

United Kingdom

UK: 4 Indian-origin men sentenced for murder of delivery driver 

Four Indian-origin men in their 20s have been sentenced to a combined 122 years in prison for the brutal murder of a 23-year-old delivery driver in the United Kingdom.

10 Apr 2024

Nobel Prize

Peter Higgs, Nobel laureate behind 'God particle,' passes away

Peter Higgs, the acclaimed British physicist known for his groundbreaking theory of the Higgs boson or "God particle," has passed away at the age of 94.

10 Mar 2024

Royal Family

Earl Spencer details harrowing sexual abuse experience in school 

Charles Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, has recently opened up about the sexual abuse he faced while attending a prestigious boarding school, Maidwell Hall, in England.

07 Dec 2023

Peaky Blinders

'Peaky Blinders' actor Benjamin Zephaniah passes away at 65

Renowned British poet and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has tragically passed away at 65, as announced on his Instagram account.

05 Dec 2023

Travel And Tourism

Journeying through the world's most captivating villages

The heart of a place often lies in its peaceful villages as opposed to the bustling cities and iconic landmarks.

29 Oct 2023

Travel And Tourism

Check out the world's top rock climbing destinations

Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport that lets enthusiasts overcome the world's most spectacular natural settings as well as physical challenges.

11 Sep 2023

Celebrity

Amazon's Wondery's 'Hooked on Freddie' podcast release date out

A new six-part podcast series, Hooked on Freddie, is set to premiere on Amazon's Wondery on September 19.

30 Aug 2023

Health & Wellness

England to introduce world's first 7-minute cancer treatment jab

England's state-run National Health Service (NHS) is set to revolutionize cancer treatment by becoming the world's first healthcare system to offer a groundbreaking injection that could significantly reduce treatment time for hundreds of cancer patients.

26 Aug 2023

OTT releases

UK production company to unravel 'worst child serial killer's investigation

A documentary delving into the case of nurse Lucy Letby—the United Kingdom's worst child serial killer—is reportedly in the works.

19 Aug 2023

United Kingdom

UK: Indian-origin doctor helps catch nurse for killing 7 babies

Lucy Letby, a former Countess of Chester Hospital nurse in Chester, England, has been convicted of murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others.

18 Jun 2023

London

London: 38-year-old Indian stabbed to death—3rd incident in 4 days 

While the country is still in shock from the killing of a Hyderabad woman in London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, another Indian-origin man has reportedly been stabbed to death outside his home in London's Camberwell.

15 May 2023

United Kingdom

5 interesting facts about the Kohinoor diamond

The Kohinoor diamond, famous for being one of the largest cut diamonds globally and for the ongoing debate over its ownership, is making headlines once again.

13 Apr 2023

World

England: Woman speaks even after having 90% of tongue removed

A 37-year-old woman from March town of Cambridgeshire, England, defied doctors by learning to talk again following a stage-four cancer surgery that removed 90% of her tongue.

11 Apr 2023

Pets

Can your dog become an alcoholic? Possibly.

The idea of dogs drinking alcohol may seem far-fetched, but it is a reality that can't be ignored.

21 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

5 unique man-made bridges around the world

Bridges around the world not only serve as a means for connecting people and places but also add to the aesthetic of the region.

16 Dec 2022

Harvard

Meet Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first black president

Harvard University announced Claudine Gay, dean of the Arts and Science Faculty at the institute and a democracy scholar, as its new president on Thursday.

13 Dec 2022

United Kingdom

What is Strep A infection, the disease infecting UK children

At least 15 children have now died of Strep A infection across England and Ireland.

24 Nov 2022

Game of Thrones

Who was Wilko Johnson? 'GoT' star passes away at 75

Wilko Johnson who played Ser Ilyn Payne on Games of Thrones died at the age of 75. The guitarist of popular British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood passed away on Monday at his residence in southeast England, informed Johnson's family.

31 Oct 2022

Lifestyle

Man who won £108M lottery is now bored with luxury

Winning a lottery worth millions of dollars is a dream for many and of course, luck plays its part.

20 Oct 2022

Liz Truss

UK PM Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office

In an embarrassing yet expected development, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned from her post 45 days after coming to power. This is the shortest term for a British PM.

19 Oct 2022

COVID-19

UK couple names daughter Lockie after COVID-19 lockdown

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought us fear, stress, and anxiety, it also gave us an opportunity to spend some precious time with our loved ones at home.

18 Oct 2022

United Kingdom

Went too far, too fast: Truss backtracks on tax reforms

After a series of sudden tax reforms worsened the economic turmoil, United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss on Monday apologized for going "too far, too fast" with the same.

28 Sep 2022

Pets

Woman hospitalized after pet dog accidentally poops on her face

In a strange and yucky turn of events, a woman had the worst experience in her life - getting pooped in the face by her daughter's chihuahua, Belle.

23 Sep 2022

Tom Hardy

Revealing the fitness secrets of 'Venom' star Tom Hardy

Popularly known for his roles in Venom and Warrior, Tom Hardy has wowed viewers with his alpha male roles and stunning stone-carved body.

21 Sep 2022

Leicester

England: Mob gathers outside Hindu temple, communal tensions rise

A mob of 200 people, purportedly belonging to the Muslim community, assembled outside a Hindu temple in Smethwick, England on Tuesday, reports said.

19 Sep 2022

Leicester

UK: Communal tensions rise in Leicester days after India-Pakistan match

The United Kingdom reportedly witnessed a "large scale" and "serious" disorder in Leicester between the Hindu and Muslim communities over the weekend.

10 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

How Queen Elizabeth's family rush to side of ailing monarch

The Buckingham Palace on Thursday issued an unprecedented medical bulletin saying Queen Elizabeth II was under medical supervision but "remained comfortable" at her Scottish retreat hours before her demise.

11 Aug 2022

Syria

Woman with fractured knee runs 106 marathons in 106 days!

With hard work and dedication, you can achieve any goal; this British woman has proved that right and how!

US woman lifts 735 kg; breaks powerlifting Guinness World Record

Tamara Walcott from Mayland, USA recently broke the Guinness World Records after lifting a total of 1,620.4 pounds or 735 kg at a weightlifting competition held in Virginia.

11 Aug 2022

Cricket News

The Hundred: Who is uncapped England batter Will Smeed?

Uncapped England batter Will Smeed slammed a record-breaking century for Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing edition of The Hundred.

27 Jul 2022

France

National Creme Brulee Day: Check out the drool-worthy recipe here

Observed on July 27 every year, National Creme Brulee Day celebrates the mouth-watering custard and urges you to enjoy this amazing dessert.

26 Jul 2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson 'doesn't want to resign,' says former colleague: Report

Boris Johnson told former Conservative Party treasurer Peter Cruddas that he "does not want to resign" as the United Kingdom's prime minister and hoped he could "wipe away" his departure, reported The Telegraph.

11 Jul 2022

United Kingdom

UK woman takes over 100 driving tests for others; arrested

A 29-year-old UK-based woman was recently arrested for illegally taking more than 100 driving tests for other people.

30 Jun 2022

Books

5 must-read books by George Elliot

Mary Ann Evans, under the pen name of George Elliot, became a leading writer in the Victorian era.

07 Jun 2022

Birmingham

Depp celebrates trial victory with Indian meal worth Rs. 48L!

Johnny Depp has been celebrating in style after winning the defamation trial against his ex-spouse and Hollywood actor Amber Heard.

04 Jun 2022

Spain

5 lesser known varieties of cheese you must try

If you're one of those who always ask for an extra serving of cheese, today is your day!

06 May 2022

Brexit

UK's new visa needs no job offer: Everything to know

Following Brexit, the United Kingdom has been facing a shrinking talent pool and thus devised a new visa program to attract talented graduates from the world's top universities.

20 Feb 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said on Sunday.

UK reports death from Lassa fever. What is it?

While the world continues to battle COVID-19, a person in Bedfordshire, England died from a confirmed case of Lassa fever last week.

13 Dec 2021

Vaccine

UK PM anticipates Omicron 'tidal wave'; pushes for vaccine booster

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday warned of an impending Omicron "tidal wave."

07 Oct 2021

Nobel Prize

Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Literature Prize

The 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature went to Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah for his "uncompromising and compassionate" works depicting the impact of colonialism, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday.

25 Sep 2021

Covishield

Date of birth on Co-WIN certificates for passengers traveling abroad

People who are fully inoculated and want to travel abroad will have a Co-WIN certificate with their full date of birth, official sources said on Saturday amid ongoing discussions between India and the UK over COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

20 Sep 2021

Shashi Tharoor

Smacks of racism: Ramesh, Tharoor slam UK's COVID-19 travel rules

Former Union ministers Jairam Ramesh and Shashi Tharoor on Monday slammed the UK's COVID-19-related travel rules under which Indians vaccinated with Covishield would still be treated as unvaccinated.

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