Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, a constituent country within the United Kingdom. Recent news highlights its upcoming role as a host city for the 2027 Tour de France. This marks the first time the prestigious cycling race will visit Wales, placing Cardiff on the international sporting stage. The city is one of six UK locations selected to host stages of the men's race during the Grand Départ, alongside Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, and Welshpool. This event is considered the biggest elite cycling festival in Britain since the 2012 London Olympics, signifying Cardiff's growing importance as a venue for major international events. Other recent news from Wales includes an artist winning a prestigious award and a teen jailed for possessing an al-Qaeda manual.