Billy Wigar, 21, a former Arsenal academy player, died on September 25 from a head injury sustained during a match for Chichester City. The footballer hit a concrete wall while trying to stop the ball and died after surgery and an induced coma.
Grace Geyoro moved to London City for £1. 4 million, breaking the previous transfer record. London City Lionesses have signed 16 players this summer, including well-known footballers.
A selection of five historical films about the Middle Ages offers viewers to immerse themselves in an era of battles, intrigues, and royal dramas. The films cover events from 14th-century Scotland to 15th-century England.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
Darren Aronofsky's new film "Caught Stealing" tells the story of former baseball player Hank, who finds himself in the world of gangsters. Austin Butler plays the lead role, and the film also stars Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Bad Bunny, and Liev Schreiber.
A quarter of Ukraine's territory is contaminated with mines and explosive remnants of war, which has led to the deaths of 359 people, including 18 children. Clearing Ukrainian lands of mines will be the largest and most complex humanitarian demining operation in the world.
Fragments of bones of "Lucy", Australopithecus afarensis, 3. 18 million years old, were presented in Prague. This is the first demonstration in Europe, along with "Selam", another unique specimen.
Actor Mark Hamill considered moving to London or Ireland after Donald Trump's re-election as US president. His wife convinced him to stay in the country, noting that he should not let Trump drive him out of his own country.
South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
Genetic analysis of two 7th-century burials in England revealed that some individuals had ancestors from West Africa. This indicates distant migratory connections and the cosmopolitan nature of early medieval England.
Forward Darwin Nunez moved from "Liverpool" to Saudi "Al-Hilal" for 53 million euros plus bonuses. Last season, he scored 7 goals and provided 5 assists in 47 matches.
European states and Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin's ceasefire plan. They put forward a counter-proposal, which should become the basis for future negotiations between Trump and the Russian leader.
The High Court of England and Wales has issued an order for the arrest of assets belonging to Kostiantyn Zhevago, former owner of "Finance and Credit" bank. This occurred due to outstanding debt on stabilization loans provided to the bank before its insolvency.
A list of 10 contenders for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, an annual football award for players under 21, has been announced. Among the nominees are the current trophy holder Lamine Yamal, as well as Champions League winners Désiré Doué and João Neves.
Storm "Floris" swept across Great Britain, leaving over 22,000 homes without power and canceling about a hundred performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Winds reached 170 km/h, causing significant damage to infrastructure.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne was buried on July 31 in the garden of his mansion in Buckinghamshire. The ceremony was held in a narrow circle of relatives and close friends, including James Hetfield and Elton John.
On the stage of the Royal Opera House in London, an actor unfurled the Palestinian Authority flag during the final curtain call of the opera "Il Trovatore," leading to a scuffle. This unauthorized action prompted a statement from the opera company regarding its inappropriateness.
In June 2025, solar energy accounted for 22. 1% of the EU's total electricity, surpassing nuclear energy and fossil fuels. The Netherlands and Greece became record-breakers, while dependence on coal sharply decreased.
July 10 marks Capybara Appreciation Day and World Energy Independence Day. Also on this day, the prominent inventor Nikola Tesla was born and the football whistle was used for the first time.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The incidents, as reported in court, occurred between 2021 and 2022, and the footballer is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5.
Europe continues to suffer from an intense heatwave caused by a heat dome, bringing red and amber warnings. In France and Germany, temperatures reach 39°C, and climate change intensifies the intensity of heatwaves, threatening health and straining energy systems.
England and Germany will meet in the final of the European Youth Football Championship (U-21) on June 28 at 22:00 Kyiv time. England defeated the Netherlands 2:1, and Germany defeated France 3:0 in the semi-finals.
The summer solstice on June 21 marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a time when the Earth's axis is maximally tilted towards the Sun, which has deep significance in many cultures and religions.
The goal of Ukrainian winger Maksym Bragaru against Denmark has been nominated for the best goal of the first round of Euro-2025 U-21. Ukraine will play Finland on June 15.
Greece leads Europe in renewable energy consumption (55%), but faces network congestion due to an excessive number of solar panels. Operators are forced to turn them off during peak hours.
In the final match of the UEFA Europa League, "Tottenham" defeated "Manchester United" with a score of 1:0. Thanks to the victory, "Tottenham" got the opportunity to perform in the Champions League.
In Bilbao, Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final. Coaches Postecoglou and Amorim have announced the starting lineups for the decisive match.
Today in Bilbao, Tottenham and Manchester United will play in the Europa League final. The winner will not only win the trophy but also secure a spot in the Champions League.
American singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm in London in 2023. The court refused to release him on bail, which puts his world tour at risk.
