Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham winners face bans over whip and riding violations

Tom Bellamy rides Marble Sands after Kielan Woods injury

UK travel spending drops for first time since COVID

Travel spending in the UK has dropped for the first time since COVID border restrictions were lifted in March 2021, declining by 3.3 per cent last month, according to Barclays Consumer Spend research. This marks the first decrease in five years as consumers delay trips abroad or opt for staycations amid rising costs and concerns over travel disruption.

Prosecutor Seeks Unpublished Materials from Malmö Rosengård Riot

A prosecutor has demanded access to unpublished images and videos from a riot in the Rosengård district of Malmö, according to major media reports. The request aims to gather evidence from the incident, though key details remain unclear.

Union Berlin Appoints First Woman to Lead Men's Top League

Marie-Louise Eta has been appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to lead a men's team in a top-five European league. Her appointment follows the dismissal of head coach Steffen Baumgart and his assistants after a 3-1 loss to bottom-placed Heidenheim.

Lord Mandelson Faces Fine for Public Urination Amid Epstein Probe

Lord Mandelson is facing a fine of up to £300 for urinating in the street in Notting Hill last November, as Kensington and Chelsea council seeks to issue a fixed-penalty notice. The incident adds to scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his dismissal as UK ambassador to the US and a separate criminal investigation into misconduct in public office.

Växjö Cricket Club enters Allsvenskan as sport grows across Sweden

Växjö Cricket Club will play in the Allsvenskan this year, marking a significant step for a club outside the league's typical urban strongholds. This comes amid a broader expansion of cricket in Sweden, with over 90 clubs nationwide and increasing youth and female participation.

Topps Tiles to close 23 UK stores as part of cost-saving measures

Topps Tiles plans to shut 23 branches across the UK, a move the company describes as 'significant self-help measures' to offset a tough economic climate. The impacted stores were identified as underperforming.

Judge dismisses lawsuit over police killing of activist during Cop City protests

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of activist Manuel Paez Terán, who was killed by police during protests against Atlanta's 'Cop City' project in 2023, ruling that officers' use of lethal force was reasonable.

Mid Sweden University launches criminology-psychology program in Östersund

Mid Sweden University is investing in a new bachelor's program in Östersund that uniquely blends criminology and psychology, aiming to start in autumn 2027. Currently, criminology studies are only available at the university's Sundsvall campus.

Liam Gallagher celebrates Manchester City win with London pub crawl

Liam Gallagher celebrated Manchester City's League Cup victory with a boozy London pub crawl on Monday, joined by family and his brother Noel at one point. The Gallagher brothers had attended the final at Wembley on Sunday, where City defeated Arsenal 2-0.

U.S. deploys drones and troops to Nigeria amid escalating jihadist violence

The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria as part of a new security partnership, arriving amid escalating terrorism that includes recent suicide bombings and intense fighting at a military base. The deployment comes as Nigeria faces multiple security threats from groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, with terrorism deaths surging 46% to 750 in 2025.

Fire destroys farm building in Nordland, 80 cattle likely perished

A fire destroyed a farm building in Nordland early Tuesday morning, with emergency services unable to save the structure. No people were injured, but about 80 cattle likely perished in the blaze.