England

From June 1, transgender women will not be able to play in women's football leagues in England and Scotland due to a Supreme Court decision. The Football Association promises support to the players.

From 2027, developers in England will be required to install solar panels on new homes, which will increase construction costs, but will save on electricity.

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was the oldest person in the world, has died at the age of 116. The title has passed to 115-year-old Ethel Caterham from England.

On April 29, Ukraine celebrates Football Day. The national team played at Euro 2024, in the League of Nations, and is preparing for the selection for the 2026 World Cup.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service in St George's Chapel in Windsor. Most members of the royal family were present, with the exception of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

The remains of a ship and a cannon from the Battle of Cape Passaro between the English and Spanish fleets were discovered near Syracuse. The finds reveal new details about this important maritime event.

Infections resistant to antibiotics led to more than three million child deaths in 2022, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia. Since 2019, the use of "reserve antibiotics" has increased.

The National Health Service of England must introduce rapid genetic testing to ensure that those who are eligible receive the drug without further delay.

Almost all schools in England have banned mobile phones, a survey showed. The reason is the harmful effect on youth.

The UK has every chance of hosting the Women's World Cup in 2035. This would be the first World Cup since 1966 to be held in the British Isles.

Rebecca Loos stated that she told the truth about her relationship with David Beckham. According to her, she is not the only one with whom the footballer cheated on his wife.

The 2027 Tour de France cycling race will start in Edinburgh, and the first three stages will take place in Scotland, England and Wales. The Women's Tour de France will also start in Britain in 2027.

In Great Britain, five people were poisoned after eating a chocolate dessert. Authorities suspect mousses and ice cream from Cool Delight Desserts, three people have died.

A toxicology report revealed high levels of alcohol and drugs in Liam Payne's blood. A few hours before his death, the singer met with two prostitutes in a hotel room.

Gasperini criticized Lookman for a missed penalty in the match against Brugge, which led to their elimination from the Champions League. The player emotionally reacted to the coach's criticism on social media.

Scientists have examined hundreds of human bones found in the Thames River, dating from 4000 BC to 1800 AD. Most of the remains date back to the Bronze and Iron Ages, which may indicate ritual practices or violent conflicts.

The Ukrainian youth national team was drawn into Group H of the Euro 2027 (U-21) qualifiers. Their opponents are Croatia, Hungary, Turkey, and Lithuania.

In an interview with Apple Music 1, Melanie Chisholm expressed her hope for a Spice Girls reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wannabe. The singer also spoke about working on a new solo album.

Elon Musk has published a map with a new name for the strait between England and France - the George Washington Channel. The proposal caused outrage among users and European politicians.

Axel Rudacubana, 18, was sentenced to 52 years in prison for the murder of three girls aged 6-9 in Southport. The violent criminal was also found guilty of manufacturing ricin and possessing an al-Qaeda manual.

Erling Holland has extended his contract with Manchester City until 2034. Under the new deal, the Norwegian will receive 500 thousand pounds per week, which will make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Theater and film star and wife of Laurence Olivier has died at the age of 95 at her home in Sussex. The winner of two Golden Globes and an Oscar nominee had a 70-year career in the arts.

David and Victoria Beckham visited The Chequers pub in Oxfordshire, where they met Gerald Cooper. The celebrity couple chose a relaxed style for lunch in a cozy restaurant near their estate.

The BES exposed a tax evasion scheme by a group of companies of the GNT Group holding during wheat transshipment. Searches are ongoing at the Olimpex grain terminal, and company representatives are actively opposing investigators.

Canadian musician Neil Young has confirmed his participation as a headliner at Glastonbury 2025 after previously refusing to perform. The artist denied his concerns about the BBC's “corporate control” over the festival.

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain have paralyzed the transportation system in England and Wales. The airports of Manchester and Liverpool were closed, the temperature dropped to -11°C, and up to 40 cm of snow is expected.

Wayne Rooney has resigned as head coach of Plymouth Argyle by mutual consent after 7 months of work. Under his leadership, the team won only 4 matches in 23 league games.

Sir Stephen Fry was awarded a knighthood for his charitable work in the field of mental health. Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire became Commanders of the British Empire for their contributions to the dramatic arts.

Ukraine and Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarny has been named UAF Player of the Year. He received 58% of the vote, ahead of Trubin (23.5%) and Mudryk (18.5%).

The IFFHS recognized Rodri as the best footballer in the world in 2024, having scored 191 points in the voting. The Spanish midfielder of Manchester City was ahead of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.