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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to members of the media in central London on April 10.
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2026
Farage’s Reform party sets sights on Scotland and Wales in battle for Britain
The party is now making inroads in ‌the two nations, reflecting a rejection of the U.K.’s traditional two-party system.
Actors and Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney (left) and Ryan Reynolds celebrate with the National League trophy after the club's match against Boreham Wood in Wrexham, Wales, on April 22, 2023.
SOCCER
Apr 19, 2026
Wrexham’s Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom in Welsh city
A documentary series titled “Welcome to Wrexham“ has charted the club’s rise and resulted in an influx of North American visitors that has doubled tourism income.
South Africa flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu dives over the line to score a try during the Springboks' dominant win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 30, 2025
Springboks inflict record home defeat on Wales
The loss surpassed Wales’ 68-14 defeat to England in the Six Nations in March and marked the first time Wales had been shutout in Cardiff since 1967.
England's Alex Greenwood (left) competes for the ball with Spain's Alba Redondo during the final of the Women's World Cup in Sydney in August 2023.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Nov 29, 2025
U.K. unveils record-breaking bid for 2035 Women’s World Cup
The bid team said the 48-nation tournament would be the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the U.K.
Japan wing Kippei Ishida dives over the line to score a try during the Autumn Nations Series International rugby union test match between Wales and Japan at the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 16, 2025
Wales’ Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty
For Wales, it ended a run of 10 successive home defeats stretching back to 2023 and ensured that they stay above Japan in the world rankings.
Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit will be in the starting lineup against Japan on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 14, 2025
Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit to return to starting lineup against Japan
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first start for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Saturday's clash with Japan in Cardiff after coach Steve Tandy said he was “ready to return.”
Wales' wing Josh Adams tries to catch the ball during a match against Japan in Kobe on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jul 12, 2025
Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
The Welsh survived another second-half comeback from Eddie Jones’ side in Kobe to pick up their first victory since the 2023 World Cup.
Brave Blossoms head coach Eddie Jones will be relying on an inexperienced lineup again as Japan looks to beat Wales for a second time on Saturday in Kobe.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jul 10, 2025
Jones urges Brave Blossoms to ‘create history’ against Wales
The Brave Blossoms came from behind to beat the Welsh last weekend and they are now looking to claim consecutive wins over a Tier One country for the first time.
France's Sandy Baltimore celebrates after scoring her side's second goal of the match on Saturday in Zurich.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025
France makes Euro 2025 statement against holders England
Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore netted within three minutes of each other toward the end of the first half to lead the French charge.
Brave Blossoms players celebrate after Japan beat Wales on Saturday in Kitakyushu.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jul 5, 2025
Brave Blossoms extend Wales losing streak to 18 with 24-19 win
Japan fought its way back into the game after a slow start to earn the win in Kitakyushu.
Eddie Jones began his second stint as Japan coach in 2023.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jun 19, 2025
Wales’ Josh Macleod expects stiff challenge from Eddie Jones’ Brave Blossoms
Wales travels to Japan having lost 17 straight tests — a record for a major nation — since it last enjoyed a victory.
Eddie Jones speaks during a news conference on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 13, 2025
Eddie Jones hoping for sweltering conditions when Japan faces wounded Wales
Wales heads to Japan having lost its last 17 tests, a record for a Tier One country in the professional era.
The Dinorwig Power Station is nestled in the mountains of Llanberis, U.K. The power station is hidden away in the North Wales mountains and has been drained down as part of a £1 billion refurbishment program to extend the life of the plant.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
May 20, 2025
The U.K.’s clean power future relies on a 100-year-old technology
For years, water has rushed through Dinorwig’s subterranean tunnels to drive vast power turbines, but the channels currently lie empty — for the first time in four decades.
Jay Rodriguez (center) scores Wrexham's first goal against Stockport County at the SToK Racecourse in Wrexham, Wales on March 22.
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2025
Wrexham reaps financial rewards of Hollywood tie-up
The club, which plays in the third tier of the English game, said it generated more than half of its record turnover from outside Europe, primarily North America.
France's Antoine Dupont runs with the ball during a practice in Marcoussis, France, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Jan 30, 2025
France set to open Six Nations campaign against ‘transitioning’ Wales
France’s results have vastly improved since Galthie took over in 2020.
Panasonic CEO Masahiro Shinada (far right) and others cut the ribbon at the unveiling of a facility to be run solely on renewable energy in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2024
Panasonic plant in U.K. to go fully renewable
The firm has installed a system to generate power using green hydrogen, produced without causing carbon dioxide emissions.
Australia rugby head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of his team's clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 19, 2024
Australia not focusing on Grand Slam sweep after thrashing Wales
Sunday’s result condemned Wales to a national record 11th consecutive test defeat.
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he wants to continue in his role, but would support change amid the team's struggles.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 18, 2024
Head coach Warren Gatland would support any change that helps slumping Wales
Turning to his future, with a six-day turnaround before Wales faces a daunting fixture against back-to-back world champion South Africa, Gatland said: “I don’t know.
Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit competes during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 11, 2024
Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit knows NFL dream with Chiefs can end at any point
Rees-Zammit said in January he was leaving rugby union to explore an NFL career and became part of the NFL International Player Pathway Program.
Argentina players celebrate after their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win over Wales in Marseille, France, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Oct 15, 2023
Argentina surges into semis with battling comeback win over Wales
The Pumas will play New Zealand in Paris next week.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar, breaking ¥162 level
Japan's currency broke ¥162 to the dollar on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.

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