Events
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21 Sep
Oktoberfest events: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest 2018 around Europe
Beer and bratwurst fans rejoice – Oktoberfest is returning tomorrow (Saturday, 22 September).
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17 Sep
Primetime Emmys 2018: Will Netflix knock HBO off the top spot?
Tonight, the 2018 Primetime Emmys will be broadcast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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13 Sep
These are the major cities evacuated in anticipation of Hurricane Florence
The United States’ southeast coast has started battening down the hatches as Hurricane Florence prepares to batter the area with winds of up to 110mph.
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31 Aug
Top tech announcements from IFA 2018
The world’s leading tech brands didn’t disappoint as IFA 2018, Europe’s leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, got underway today.
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29 Aug
Venice Film Festival 2018: Guide to the Golden Lion nominees
The annual Venice Film Festival returns today as the brightest stars of the film industry descend on Venice Lido.
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23 Aug
Bank holiday events London: 5 things to do with your extra day off
After another day of showers on Sunday, London is expected to see the sunshine return for the bank holiday.
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14 Aug
Cerys Matthews and The Good Life Experience
Indie-pop legend and BBC DJ Cerys Matthews, once named sexiest woman in rock and now a MBE, has set up her own 5,000-person festival in Flintshire, near the Welsh border.
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12 Jul
Protesters to follow Trump wherever he goes in the UK – here are where demonstrations are set to be held
The day of Donald Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom has arrived, with the President of the United States set to meet with key officials and figures, such as Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth, at great expense to the British taxpayer.
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10 Jul
Where to watch the World Cup in London: The best bars and pubs to catch the semi-finals
It may be coming home now, but this time two weeks ago nobody expected England to make it to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years, so you can be excused for leaving it this late to make plans.
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3 Jul
Things to do for 4th of July: How to celebrate Independence Day around the world
The United States will celebrate its Independence Day this week, with most Americans set to follow up one of the many firework displays taking place across the nation with plenty of good food.
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27 Jun
Watson at Wimbledon: How the famed tennis tournament leads the way in sports innovation
Players dash around Centre Court in their all-white outfits, while those in the Royal Box sip Pimm’s and snack on strawberries in their designer suits and fancy hats.
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22 Jun
World Cup 2030: The economic impact of hosting the FIFA tournament
The English Football Association is reportedly in talks with the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish associations over a potential joint bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
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20 Jun
F1 French Grand Prix: All the details as Formula One returns to France
As we approach the halfway mark of the 2018 Formula One season, the annual fight for first between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton is hotting up.
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14 Jun
US Open golf tee times, tips, event details and ticket information
We’re now approaching the back end of the 2018 PGA Tour calendar, but there’s still plenty to compete for.
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14 Jun
World cup referee salary: How much are match officials paid in 2018?
World Cup Russia 2018 is kicking off today, with the first match to be played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
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13 Jun
Forget about Ronaldo — these are the players that brands should bet on at the World Cup
The 2018 World Cup will get underway on Thursday.
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12 Jun
World Cup VR: BBC pilots virtual reality and Ultra HD for FIFA World Cup 2018
Football fans rejoice.
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8 Jun
Things to do in LA: where to eat and drink if you’re visiting for E3
E3 2018 will be the biggest event on the calendar for video game fans and journalists this year.
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6 Jun
What to do on World Gin Day 2018: events, discounts, and offers
World Gin Day 2018 takes place on Saturday 9 June this year.
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25 May
One in three people in Monaco are now millionaires
Millionaire density in the city-state of Monaco has hit one third for the first time, ahead of the super-rich descending on the city-state for the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.
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17 May
Mental Health Awareness Week: Seven tips for tackling workplace stress
Nearly half of employees in the UK have experienced workplace stress, low moods and anxiety, according to a survey by mental health charity Mind.
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25 Apr
World Bicycle Day: The world’s most bicycle-friendly cities and their plans to get more people cycling
Cycling, especially in big, developed urban areas makes a lot of sense, but there’s a lot still to be done to make sure people are able to get on their bikes and go.
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20 Apr
London Marathon: The race has now raised over £900 million in its 38 year history
This year’s London Marathon will take the total the race has raised for charity to over £900 million ($1.2 billion) in its 38 years.
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13 Apr
Grand National favourites: How likely is it that horse with shortest odds will win?
Interest in horse racing has dipped in recent years, but the Grand National remains one of the biggest occasions in the British sporting calendar.
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12 Apr
Fortnite is up for two Bafta Games Awards – but what is the battle royale game?
Fortnite pits 100 players against each other in a fight for first place.
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12 Apr
National Poetry Month: Rhyming words is still relevant in the digital age
This month marks National Poetry Month in the US and Canada — with people celebrating the legacy of famed poets and the art form’s place in society.
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6 Apr
Thousands head to Morocco to compete in Marathon Des Sables 2018, the toughest footrace on Earth
Competing in a marathon is one of the most gruelling activities that you can do.
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5 Apr
WrestleMania: How WWE’s biggest show has persevered despite decline in interest in wrestling
Comparable to American football’s Super Bowl, cycling’s Tour de France and Wimbledon for tennis fans, WWE WrestleMania is the pinnacle of the wrestling calendar.
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4 Apr
“I have a dream” — the legacy of Martin Luther King and political protest in the US
Martin Luther King Jr, the pastor, activist, humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize winner and campaigner for racial equality was shot and killed 50 years ago today — making it a good day to take a closer look at his legacy, and the issues affecting American civil rights today.
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26 Mar
Dubai World Cup 2018: All the details ahead of the richest day in racing
This coming weekend will be a big one for sports fans, with the Premier League returning to action and Anthony Joshua taking to the ring for the first time this year.