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Two British teenagers just made history by winning the first-ever standalone World Team Cup for junior wheelchair tennis players. Will Barton, 15, and Matthew Knoesen, 13, dominated the competition without losing a single match.
Canada's artistic swimming team pulled off a thrilling upset victory over Spain in the Team Acrobatic event, denying the host nation a perfect sweep on home waters. The win capped off an exciting day that also saw France and Great Britain claim breakthrough golds.
Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy took 13 students across Great Britain to explore centuries of medical innovation, from plague-era Edinburgh to modern forensics labs in London. The week-long journey transformed classroom lessons into unforgettable hands-on experiences.
Great Britain's relay runners bounced back from Olympic disappointment with a bronze medal and five automatic qualifications for the 2027 World Championships. The mixed 4x400m team led the charge at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana.
The University of Washington men's rowing team just pulled off the closest victory in Windermere Cup history, beating Great Britain's Olympic gold medalists by less than two-tenths of a second. In front of a roaring hometown crowd, the Huskies defended their turf in what coaches are calling the most thrilling race in the event's 40-year history.
England midfielder Jack Grealish is celebrating a successful recovery from injury while expanding his work with Special Olympics Great Britain for three more years. The Everton player, inspired by his sister who has cerebral palsy, recently welcomed 10 marathon-running athletes to celebrate their incredible achievement.
Great Britain's power grid ran on 98.8% clean energy for 30 minutes this week, setting a world-leading record. Wind and nuclear power led the charge while gas use dropped to just 1.2%.
Wind turbines across Great Britain just generated more clean electricity than ever before, reaching 29.2TWh and powering more than half the country's needs. The milestone marks a major win in the shift away from fossil fuels, though experts say better grid planning could make renewables even more powerful.
Great Britain's cycling team dominated the Track World Cup in Hong Kong, bringing home nine medals including three golds. Birthday boy Matt Richardson led the charge with two gold medals just two months after winning the European championship.
Great Britain's track cycling team dominated the World Cup in Hong Kong, bringing home nine medals including three golds. Matt Richardson celebrated his 27th birthday with double gold victories in the men's sprint events.
Great Britain is heading toward its first-ever zero-carbon electricity days this summer, thanks to record-breaking wind and solar power. Energy companies are now paying households to use more electricity during sunny, windy periods by offering discounts on dishwashing, laundry, and EV charging.
Great Britain's underdog tennis squad clinched a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup finals with a stunning 3-1 victory over Australia, despite missing their top four ranked players. The team's depth and determination proved doubters wrong.
A young British tennis team, missing its four top-ranked players, just pulled off a stunning upset against Australia to reach the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic and her teammates proved that heart and depth matter more than rankings.
Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic defeated a player ranked 219 spots above her to help Great Britain take a commanding lead in the Billie Jean King Cup. The teenage underdog held her nerve in front of a hostile crowd to win a match her captain called anything but average.
Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic defeated a player ranked 200 spots above her in her first Billie Jean King Cup match, helping Great Britain take a commanding lead against Australia. The 2024 US Open junior champion showed nerves of steel, saving five break points before clinching victory in straight sets.
Great Britain just shattered its solar power generation record two days in a row, reaching an incredible 14.4 gigawatts. The country's clean energy capacity is growing faster than anyone expected.
A 17-year-old who was sitting exams just months ago will represent Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup this week. Mika Stojsavljevic proves you can chase world-class dreams without putting education on hold.
Just months after winning the US Open junior title, British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic will represent Great Britain in her first Billie Jean King Cup match at age 17. She's balancing A-level studies with competing against players ranked 200 spots above her.
Great Britain just shattered its solar power record twice in two days, generating enough clean electricity to power 11 million homes. The milestone marks another leap forward in the country's shift away from fossil fuels and toward energy independence.
British tennis rising star Mika Stojsavljevic will represent Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup this week, just months after winning the US Open junior title. The teenager was finishing her GCSEs while competing professionally earlier this year.
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