The Isles of Scilly topped a new index measuring social friendliness across 296 English local authorities, while Barking and Dagenham ranked lowest. The study, led by the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, aims to spark national dialogue on social unity.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, marking their first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine, while Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Following a deadly van and knife attack at Berlin Pride, survivors face long-term trauma, administrative hurdles in compensation, and unanswered questions due to the perpetrator's death.
Hong Kong's women's netball team, after a 23-year absence, is set to return to the Netball World Cup and potentially as Asian champions, needing only a win over Singapore in the Asian Netball Championships final.
Russia designates Germany's FSO research center as undesirable. Meanwhile, Berlin holds the Rave the Planet techno parade under heightened security following a July terror attack, and Rhine water levels reach record lows.
The 2026 BWF World Championships will take place in New Delhi from August 17-23, marking India's first hosting since 2009. The Grade 1 event awards no prize money but offers a maximum 14,500 ranking points.
PM Narendra Modi hosted India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his New Delhi residence following their successful campaign in Glasgow, where India finished fourth with 39 medals.
Torino ha ricevuto ufficialmente il testimone per l'Europride 2027 dagli organizzatori di Amsterdam 2026 e di Epoa. L'evento si terrà dal 18 al 26 giugno 2027.
W Janowie Podlaskim odbywają się Dni Konia Arabskiego i Narodowy Pokaz Koni Arabskich Czystej Krwi. Kulminacją wydarzenia będzie niedzielna aukcja Pride of Poland, na której wystawiono 15 klaczy i ogiera ze stadnin państwowych.
Tens of thousands marched in Prague for LGBTQ+ Pride under heightened security, observing a moment of silence for victims of a recent van attack in Berlin.
Catanzaro ha ospitato per la prima volta il Pride, con una sfilata sul lungomare del quartiere marinaro sostenuta dal Comune. Numerosi i partecipanti e le associazioni presenti, conclusi da eventi musicali con artisti come BigMama e Karma B.
Andrew Flintoff has resigned as head coach of the England Lions after less than two years to become head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League. Mike Yardy will take charge for the upcoming fixture against Pakistan.
Residents of Le Corbusier's l'Unité d'Habitation in Firminy, France, endure indoor temperatures up to 40C during heatwaves. Protected as a historic monument, the building lacks shutters, trapping heat and highlighting vulnerabilities in social housing.
Lors de la WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, Madonna a surpris le public en invitant Kylie Minogue à la rejoindre sur scène pour interpréter « Love Sensation ». Ce duo marque leur deuxième collaboration live après une première performance à Los Angeles en 2024.
Glasgow 2026 CEO Phil Batty declared this year's Commonwealth Games "phenomenal" and financially sustainable for the next century, despite criticisms regarding absentee stars and UK TV visibility. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir echoed this, citing global viewership success and a shift to streaming platforms.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games hailed as 'phenomenal' by CEO Phil Batty, demonstrating financial sustainability with a reduced 10-sport format, despite criticisms over absentee stars, limited TV visibility, and lower crowds. Projected spend was £162.6m, significantly less than previous events.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a right-wing culture war ambassador, profiting from anti-Black and anti-transgender sentiments within the WNBA. The article argues her rise is fueled by racial and gender dynamics, contrasting her reception with Black players and highlighting how her persona appeals to a "bro culture" audience.
A terror attack on Berlin's Pride parade by 21-year-old German national Abdul Ballout, known for Islamist ties, targeted the LGBTQ+ community. Expert Jakob Guhl highlights parallels between Islamist and far-right extremism, both exploiting societal divisions and hate speech, urging tougher social media policies and balanced media reporting.
Trotz des tödlichen Vorfalls beim CSD in Berlin, bei dem Abdul B. einen Menschen tötete und 31 verletzte, feiert der Verein Hamburg Pride seinen Umzug mit Konfetti, Seifenblasen und Techno.
Hamburg's Pride parade, one of Germany's largest, took place with heightened security measures, including twice as many officers, a week after a fatal extremist attack near Berlin's Pride event. The Berlin CSD truck participated, asking attendees to wear dark clothing in respect for the victims of the July 25 attack, which killed one woman and injured others. The 21-year-old suspect, Abdul Ballout, who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, was killed by police.
German officials are trading blame after Abdul Ballout, the suspect in a deadly Berlin van attack that killed one and injured 31, was revealed to have been released on probation months prior despite being a “high-risk individual” with IS ties.
The lake whitefish, once a staple of the Great Lakes' ecosystem and economy, is vanishing due to invasive quagga and zebra mussels, which have devastated its food chain. Biologists warn the species could disappear from parts of the Great Lakes within five years.
A terrorist attack on Berlin's Pride celebration, attributed to an Islamist perpetrator, prompts debates on stricter laws, surveillance, and Muslim communities' responses to Islamism and queer hostility.
