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London Wine Fair opened in London with more than 450 exhibitors and over 90 sessions, launching its first-ever “Host Nation” programme showcasing over 250 British wines, spirits, and beers, with a strong emphasis on onsite tasting experiences. The fair highlights three key industry trends: sustainability, the rapid growth of low- and no-alcohol beverages, and innovation in spirits and global markets. A new BREW//LDN beer and cider section further expands category diversity. P

May 10, 2026 — London. The centenary ITTF World Table Tennis Championships reached its closing day, with the Chinese national table tennis team competing in two consecutive team finals on the same day. First through a comeback, then through a dominant sweep, China captured both the women’s and men’s team titles, taking home the Corbillon Cup and the Swaythling Cup in one sweep. On this day, China responded to an entire century of elite competition in the most direct and comma

The semi-finals of the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships Finals in London concluded with China and Japan advancing to both the men’s and women’s finals, setting up a blockbuster double showdown at OVO Arena Wembley. In the women’s event, Japan swept Germany 3-0, while China defeated Romania 3-0 behind strong performances from Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Kuai Man. Japan’s men also cruised into the final with a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei. China, however, survived a dramatic b

At the centennial 2026 World Table Tennis Championships in London, the competition on court is intense and relentless, while off court, the sport has also entered a moment of “high-density dialogue.” In this city that has witnessed a century of table tennis development, the President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) sat down for an exclusive interview. She addressed, in a systematic manner, the sport’s direction at a critical historical juncture — covering

A new report by United Nations University warns that the extraction of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt—essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and AI—is imposing severe environmental and health costs on vulnerable communities in Africa and South America, deepening global inequality. The report stresses that the so-called “green transition” comes at a price: while wealthy nations reap technological benefits, mining communities face water pollution, scar

By May Zhao As table tennis marks the centenary of its world championships, the 2026 edition returns to London—the birthplace of the sport—transforming the event into more than just a global competition, but a symbolic bridge between history and the future. At the heart of this milestone event is Sally Lockyer, Chief Executive Officer of Table Tennis England. From large-scale event delivery and global broadcasting to grassroots legacy and international cooperation, she offers