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Thousands of extra riot police are on standby as far-right protesters could target more than 30 immigration centres across Britain on Wednesday. Senior police sources have admitted the “outlook is bad”, but insisted they were “ready to respond”. Tuesday night was relatively quiet after days of...Thousands of extra riot police are on standby as far-right protesters could target more than 30 immigration centres across Britain on Wednesday. Senior police sources have admitted the “outlook is bad”, but insisted they were “ready to respond”. Tuesday night was relatively quiet after days of...Thousands of extra riot police are on standby as far-right protesters could target more than 30 immigration centres across...
EXPLAINER
About 400 people have been arrested and almost 100 of them charged as violent disorder has spread across the UK since last week’s murders in Southport. Times analysis shows the largest number of arrests were in London, where there was disorder outside Downing Street on Tuesday night. In Middlesbrough 28 people have been charged after...About 400 people have been arrested and almost 100 of them charged as violent disorder has spread across the UK since last week’s murders in Southport. Times analysis shows the largest number of arrests were in London, where there was disorder outside Downing Street on Tuesday night. In Middlesbrough 28 people have been charged after...About 400 people have been arrested and almost 100 of them charged as violent disorder has spread across the UK since last...
PARIS 2024
Hello and welcome to the Times’s live coverage of day 12 of the Olympic Games in Paris. Here is the menu. Charley Hull and Georgia Hall are the British competitors in the women’s golf from 8am, then GB’s Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden compete in the men’s 3m springboard diving semi-final. In the velodrome, Jack...Hello and welcome to the Times’s live coverage of day 12 of the Olympic Games in Paris. Here is...Hello and welcome to the Times’s live coverage of day 12 of the Olympic Games in Paris. Here is...
paris 2024 | james gheerbrant
PARIS 2024 | MICHAEL JOHNSON
first person
Harry told us his authentic self was a woman during the second wave of lockdowns. That was the period from November...Harry told us his authentic self was a woman during the second wave of lockdowns. That was the...Harry told us his authentic self was a woman during the second wave of lockdowns. That was the...
first person
Accepted wisdom is that everything changes when your friends have kids — and nothing more so than your holiday plans.Accepted wisdom is that everything changes when your friends have kids — and nothing more so than...Accepted wisdom is that everything changes when your friends have kids — and nothing more so than...
Riot officers have a range of methods at their disposal, but they need to be proportionate
Musk labels prime minister ‘TwoTierKeir’ over riots response
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As the minister for technology, Peter Kyle is grappling with some of the most complex questions facing the government. Not bad for a profound dyslexic
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Violence erupts in Birmingham as Asian men confront far-right protesters
A new art exhibition has opened at the Saatchi Gallery in partnership with the Prince of Wales’s project to end...A new art exhibition has opened at the Saatchi Gallery in partnership with the Prince of Wales’s...A new art exhibition has opened at the Saatchi Gallery in partnership with the Prince of Wales’s...
The NHS should turn away racist patients, the health secretary has said, as Muslim GPs said that they were scared to...The NHS should turn away racist patients, the health secretary has said, as Muslim GPs said that...The NHS should turn away racist patients, the health secretary has said, as Muslim GPs said that...
A new Banksy has been unveiled in London on Tuesday, the second work to be unveiled by the anonymous artist in as many days. The artwork, which is painted on the side of a residential building in southwest London, near Chelsea, depicts two...A new Banksy has been unveiled in London on Tuesday, the second work to be unveiled by the...A new Banksy has been unveiled in London on Tuesday, the second work to be unveiled by the...
A Virgin Atlantic advert has been banned for making misleading environmental claims about the first transatlantic flight powered entirely by “sustainable” biofuel. The flight from London to New York in November last year was...A Virgin Atlantic advert has been banned for making misleading environmental claims about the first transatlantic flight powered entirely by “sustainable” biofuel. The flight from London to New York in November last year was...A Virgin Atlantic advert has been banned for making misleading environmental claims about the first transatlantic...
The family at the centre of the Manchester airport assault row have accused the police of leaking information about the incident to “justify” alleged police brutality. Fahir Amaaz, 19, his brother Amaad, 25, and their mother...The family at the centre of the Manchester airport assault row have accused the police of leaking information about the incident to “justify” alleged police brutality. Fahir Amaaz, 19, his brother Amaad, 25, and their mother...The family at the centre of the Manchester airport assault row have accused the police of leaking information about...
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Kamala Harris introduced the Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate and “the vice-president America deserves” at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as the new Democratic ticket races towards an election showdown with Donald Trump. Hours after he was announced as Harris’s pick, Walz...Kamala Harris introduced the Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate and “the vice-president America deserves” at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as the new Democratic ticket races towards an election showdown with Donald Trump. Hours after he was announced as Harris’s pick, Walz...Kamala Harris introduced the Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate and “the vice-president America deserves” at a...
analysis
American presidential candidates commonly take months to select their running-mate. Donald Trump spent much of the year teasing his decision and raising millions of dollars in the process before settling on the Ohio senator JD Vance. Kamala Harris had only days to make one of the most momentous choices of her political career. In that time...American presidential candidates commonly take months to select their running-mate. Donald Trump spent much of the year teasing his decision and raising millions of dollars in the process before settling on the Ohio senator JD Vance. Kamala Harris had only days to make one of the most momentous choices of her political career. In that time...American presidential candidates commonly take months to select their running-mate. Donald Trump spent much of the year teasing...
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the October 7 terrorist attacks, as its new overall political leader, replacing Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran last week. Sinwar, who has been in hiding in Gaza since the attacks that left nearly 1,200 Israelis dead and sparked a devastating war, has...Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the October 7 terrorist attacks, as its...Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the October 7 terrorist attacks, as its...
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The owners of a funeral home where 190 decomposing bodies were found last year have been ordered to pay $950 million...The owners of a funeral home where 190 decomposing bodies were found last year have been ordered...The owners of a funeral home where 190 decomposing bodies were found last year have been ordered...
DISPATCH FROM Tsyrkuny
In Kosovo there is a street called Bill Clinton Boulevard and young men are named Tonibler in honour of Tony Blair.In Kosovo there is a street called Bill Clinton Boulevard and young men are named Tonibler in...In Kosovo there is a street called Bill Clinton Boulevard and young men are named Tonibler in...
A family of four are missing and feared dead after their boat capsized and sank off the coast of Alaska. Mary and...A family of four are missing and feared dead after their boat capsized and sank off the coast of...A family of four are missing and feared dead after their boat capsized and sank off the coast of...
Towards the end of their second day in the sea, Nathan Maker began to lose feeling in his limbs. He started to vomit...Towards the end of their second day in the sea, Nathan Maker began to lose feeling in his limbs.Towards the end of their second day in the sea, Nathan Maker began to lose feeling in his limbs.
The government wants the UK to follow the “Canadian model” and consolidate scores of smaller local government pension schemes worth £360 billion to help boost investment and “fire up the economy”. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will host a round table with the head of Canada’s Maple 8 pension...The government wants the UK to follow the “Canadian model” and consolidate scores of smaller local government pension schemes worth £360 billion to help boost investment and “fire up the economy”. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will host a round table with the head of Canada’s Maple 8 pension...The government wants the UK to follow the “Canadian model” and consolidate scores of smaller local government pension schemes...
Airbnb has warned of slowing demand from American guests as the accommodation rental service disappointed Wall Street with its revenue forecast for the third quarter. Shares in the San Francisco-based company fell 14.5 per cent, or $19.14, to $111.26 in extended trading in New York after the company said it was seeing shorter booking lead...Airbnb has warned of slowing demand from American guests as the accommodation rental service disappointed Wall Street with its revenue forecast for the third quarter. Shares in the San Francisco-based company fell 14.5 per cent, or $19.14, to $111.26 in extended trading in New York after the company said it was seeing shorter booking lead...Airbnb has warned of slowing demand from American guests as the accommodation rental service disappointed Wall Street with its...
The Falkland Islands government has sacked Harland & Wolff as its preferred bidder to build a new £120 million floating port in a fresh blow to the historic Belfast shipyard. In March, the company that built the Titanic was granted “preferred bidder status” for the new port project, subject to agreeing final...The Falkland Islands government has sacked Harland & Wolff as its preferred bidder to build a new...The Falkland Islands government has sacked Harland & Wolff as its preferred bidder to build a new...
business commentary
And so the farce continues. Ofwat has just slapped a £104 million fine on Thames Water: a delightful company in...And so the farce continues. Ofwat has just slapped a £104 million fine on Thames Water: a...And so the farce continues. Ofwat has just slapped a £104 million fine on Thames Water: a...
When this newspaper published a story last week under the headline “Bank of England losses cost government £45...When this newspaper published a story last week under the headline “Bank of England losses cost...When this newspaper published a story last week under the headline “Bank of England losses cost...
TEMPUS
Although Workspace is a real estate investment trust, it is better viewed as a play on the more established end of...Although Workspace is a real estate investment trust, it is better viewed as a play on the more...Although Workspace is a real estate investment trust, it is better viewed as a play on the more...
market report
Thank goodness Japan’s 225 pulled back from the brink after Monday’s meltdown. A rebound on Tuesday morning gave...Thank goodness Japan’s 225 pulled back from the brink after Monday’s meltdown. A rebound on...Thank goodness Japan’s 225 pulled back from the brink after Monday’s meltdown. A rebound on...
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RECRUITMENT
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way fashion designers work, from creating designs to cutting production costs
Fashion design is one of the world’s most high-profile careers and until now, one of the most elite too. However, a new collaboration between the Royal College of Art and Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University aims to democratise fashion design, opening up thousands of new roles globally. Developed between London and Hong Kong, AiDLab is the first research platform that...Fashion design is one of the world’s most high-profile careers and until now, one of the most...Fashion design is one of the world’s most high-profile careers and until now, one of the most...
six from the best
After a stellar career in consulting, Peter Cheese was appointed as chief executive of the Chartered Institute of...After a stellar career in consulting, Peter Cheese was appointed as chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional body for HR and people development. Here he shares his advice for ensuring that organisations are future-fit.1.Make work work:We all have a role in...After a stellar career in consulting, Peter Cheese was appointed as chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and...
PARIS 2024
Hello and welcome to the Times’s live coverage of day 12 of the Olympic Games in Paris. Here is the menu. Charley Hull and Georgia Hall are the British competitors in the women’s golf from 8am, then GB’s Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden compete in the men’s 3m springboard diving semi-final. In the velodrome, Jack Carlin takes to the men’s sprint from 11.45am forTeam GB...Hello and welcome to the Times’s live coverage of day 12 of the Olympic Games in Paris. Here is...Hello and welcome to the Times’s live coverage of day 12 of the Olympic Games in Paris. Here is...
paris 2024 | owen slot
Something pretty extraordinary happened out here on the track on Tuesday evening because Josh Kerr won the silver in...Something pretty extraordinary happened out here on the track on Tuesday evening because Josh Kerr won the silver in the 1,500m and left us attempting to gauge his level of joy versus disappointment. Really? Put it another way, Kerr ran a personal best — and it wasn’t just his own personal best, it was a personal...Something pretty extraordinary happened out here on the track on Tuesday evening because Josh Kerr won the silver in the 1,500m...
paris 2024 | matt lawton
PARIS 2024 | MICHAEL JOHNSON
paris 2024 | rick broadbent
Hamzah Khalique-Loonat
paris 2024 | james gheerbrant
GARY JACOB | NATHAN TELLA INTERVIEW
MIKE ATHERTON
The phone call, the dreadful phone call, came on Sunday evening just as Noah Lyles crossed the finish line in Paris...The phone call, the dreadful phone call, came on Sunday evening just as Noah Lyles crossed the...The phone call, the dreadful phone call, came on Sunday evening just as Noah Lyles crossed the...
paris 2024 | tom kershaw
“Victory belongs to the most tenacious” is the famous quote by Roland Garros that adorns the hoardings on Court...“Victory belongs to the most tenacious” is the famous quote by Roland Garros that adorns the...“Victory belongs to the most tenacious” is the famous quote by Roland Garros that adorns the...
paris 2024 | rick broadbent
paris 2024 | john westerby
paris 2024 | day 11
Tom Kershaw writesTears of despair are not an uncommon occurrence after Olympic dreams shatter and the years of toil...Tom Kershaw writesTears of despair are not an uncommon occurrence after Olympic dreams shatter...Tom Kershaw writesTears of despair are not an uncommon occurrence after Olympic dreams shatter...
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Brighton & Hove Albion have made an approach to sign Mats Hummels, the World Cup-winning centre back who is a free...Brighton & Hove Albion have made an approach to sign Mats Hummels, the World Cup-winning centre...Brighton & Hove Albion have made an approach to sign Mats Hummels, the World Cup-winning centre...
paris 2024 | unseen gallery
From the home hero, Léon Marchand, to the superstar that is Simone Biles, Marc Aspland presents his Unseen gallery from the first week of the Olympics in Paris. I photographed Andy Murray when he made his Wimbledon debut in June 2005 against George Bastl on No3 Court, which the Scot won. Nineteen years later I captured Andy waving farewell to the appreciative crowd on...From the home hero, Léon Marchand, to the superstar that is Simone Biles, Marc Aspland presents...From the home hero, Léon Marchand, to the superstar that is Simone Biles, Marc Aspland presents...
PARIS 2024 | Rick Broadbent
It was obvious that Armand “Mondo” Duplantis had a head for heights when he was still in a nappy and climbed a...It was obvious that Armand “Mondo” Duplantis had a head for heights when he was still in a nappy and climbed a neighbour’s tree. A 911 call ensued on that occasion, and the pole vaulter is still drawing huge attention. On Monday night he set a world record of 6.25 metres. His brilliance means many expected as much.It was obvious that Armand “Mondo” Duplantis had a head for heights when he was still in a nappy and climbed a neighbour’s tree.
The athlete’s ascent to Olympic gold was not trouble free — yet the 800m champion is as free spirited and steely as ever, says Rick Broadbent. Next? A world record
interview
As the minister for technology, Peter Kyle is grappling with some of the most complex questions facing the government. Not bad for a profound dyslexic
first person
A mother tells of the horror of her son buying trans meds from abroad — and not being able to stop him
first person
Gone are group holidays. Now, it’s meeting great-aunts in Greece, says Charlie Gowans-Eglinton
‘Age appropriate’? Forget it: wearing ‘you appropriate’ is my best advice, says Anna Murphy
It has been a busy few days for Elon Musk. Not content with wading in regarding the unrest in the UK — “civil war is...It has been a busy few days for Elon Musk. Not content with wading in regarding the unrest in the...It has been a busy few days for Elon Musk. Not content with wading in regarding the unrest in the...
Gold, silver and bronze aren’t the only colours that have got me excited this summer. The shades that have kept me...Gold, silver and bronze aren’t the only colours that have got me excited this summer. The shades...Gold, silver and bronze aren’t the only colours that have got me excited this summer. The shades...
RELATIVE VALUES
In 1994 I ran out of ideas. It was a horrible year. I was hurting after the end of a relationship and, for the first time ever, I felt lonely. I’d just lost my mother. And ever since my dance with Princess Diana toUptown Girlat the Royal Opera...In 1994 I ran out of ideas. It was a horrible year. I was hurting after the end of a relationship...In 1994 I ran out of ideas. It was a horrible year. I was hurting after the end of a relationship...
REVIEW | History
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proms 2024
★★★★★
In 1907 Henry James described shelf-bending 19th-century novels as “large loose baggy monsters”. Had he heard Ferruccio Busoni’sPiano Concerto three years earlier, with the composer himself as soloist, he might have thrown it into the...★★★★★
In 1907 Henry James described shelf-bending 19th-century novels as “large loose...★★★★★
In 1907 Henry James described shelf-bending 19th-century novels as “large loose...
EDINBURGH REVIEW
First night review
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FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
“Britain is a very silly place,” Bill Bailey said during his delightful Saturday afternoon set. It is rarely more so...“Britain is a very silly place,” Bill Bailey said during his delightful Saturday afternoon set.“Britain is a very silly place,” Bill Bailey said during his delightful Saturday afternoon set.
PROMS 2024
★★★★★
This all-American Prom was all-round excellent — but, boy, the way the Sinfonia of London played John...★★★★★
This all-American Prom was all-round excellent — but, boy, the way the Sinfonia of...★★★★★
This all-American Prom was all-round excellent — but, boy, the way the Sinfonia of...
TELEVISION
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MindGames
Fifteen questions to get you thinking
1The Breton Democratic Union (UDB) is a regionalist party in which country?2Alopecia universalis is a medical condition characterised by the complete loss of what?3Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia are wine regions in which country?4Sharing his name with a mountain in northern Greece, who is the oldest of the Three Musketeers?5Which English county...1The Breton Democratic Union (UDB) is a regionalist party in which country?2Alopecia...1The Breton Democratic Union (UDB) is a regionalist party in which country?2Alopecia...
The gifted craftsmen of this Italian city are experts at working with silks, porcelain and gold
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The psychotherapist addresses your dilemmas
Cyril Chapuy of L’Oréal explains why the modern woman is no longer faithful to just one scent
This is the ‘permanent’ anti-frizz blow dry that keeps hair bouncy and nourished
The best rosé wine doesn’t just come from France. Nina Caplan goes on a whistle-stop tour of the globe’s most prestigious and pretty pink producers
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recipe
John Williams, the executive chef at the Ritz hotel in London, first learnt to cook with his mother. He grew up in a fishing family in South Shields, and his father would often bring home his fisherman’s fry, a collection that could include kippers, cod, haddock and on special occasions the claws of Dublin Bay prawns (aka langoustines) that hadn’t been sent off to be...John Williams, the executive chef at the Ritz hotel in London, first learnt to cook with his mother.John Williams, the executive chef at the Ritz hotel in London, first learnt to cook with his mother.
The new Land Rover Defender, relaunched in 2020, was a gift to the critics of less adventurous SUV drivers who seldom...The new Land Rover Defender, relaunched in 2020, was a gift to the critics of less adventurous SUV drivers who seldom encounter ground rougher than a slightly high kerb outside the school gates or an errant sod of earth en route to the Cotswolds. It’s true to say that the “new” Defender, designed under the...The new Land Rover Defender, relaunched in 2020, was a gift to the critics of less adventurous SUV drivers who seldom encounter...
Our expert pits two Italian favourites against one another, revealing her verdict on their hotels, food, sightseeing and more
Wallet and wellies at the ready — these are the best places to stock up on fresh artisan produce for your staycation
Chicago has urban beaches, a spectacular skyline, chic hotels and endless food choices. Plus it’s more accessible than the Big Apple and more fast-paced than Boston
Forget everything you know about this popular region of Portugal — there are still fishing villages, unspoilt beaches and family-friendly hotels without the crowds
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Enid Blyton’s Famous Five loved Brownsea — and a new remote hideaway there promises lashings of nature, survival skills and family fun
WHERE WAS I? COMPETITION
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The perfect cycling trip has three key factors: the temperature, varied landscapes and regular flights. Mallorca — the largest of the Balearic islands — ticks all three. Simon Parker joined 500 fellow riders to pedal around its flat, central...The perfect cycling trip has three key factors: the temperature, varied landscapes and regular...The perfect cycling trip has three key factors: the temperature, varied landscapes and regular...
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The Times has been publishing life stories of the great and the good (and the not so good) for more than 170 years. Now the obituary is also becoming a podcast, explains Anna Temkin
Lives remembered
Weather Eye
I WAITEDpatiently for the LORD’s help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. He pulled me out of a dangerous pit...I WAITEDpatiently for the LORD’s help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. He pulled me out...I WAITEDpatiently for the LORD’s help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. He pulled me out...
MindGames and Brain Boost puzzles to print and solve at your leisure
Experts warn of a decline in key skills crucial for Scotland’s future economic growth
Pupils studying key subjects in maths and science deemed crucial to Scotland’s future economic growth have suffered a “disturbing fall”, experts warn amid a drop in the overall exam pass rate. As 145,000 students across Scotland received their results yesterday, new figures show significant drops...Pupils studying key subjects in maths and science deemed crucial to Scotland’s future economic growth have suffered a “disturbing fall”, experts warn amid a drop in the overall exam pass rate. As 145,000 students across Scotland received their results yesterday, new figures show significant drops...Pupils studying key subjects in maths and science deemed crucial to Scotland’s future economic growth have suffered a...
Murdo Fraser, the veteran MSP who previously campaigned to split the UK and Scottish Conservative parties, has become the sixth MSP to join the race to become the next Scottish Tory leader. Launching his bid for the leadership, the Mid Scotland and Fife MSP said the Scottish Tories had been “badly let down” by both Westminster and Holyrood...Murdo Fraser, the veteran MSP who previously campaigned to split the UK and Scottish Conservative parties, has become the sixth MSP to join the race to become the next Scottish Tory leader. Launching his bid for the leadership, the Mid Scotland and Fife MSP said the Scottish Tories had been “badly let down” by both Westminster and Holyrood...Murdo Fraser, the veteran MSP who previously campaigned to split the UK and Scottish Conservative parties, has become the sixth...
The former first minister Humza Yousaf has said rising Islamophobia across Britain could force his family to leave the country. In the wake of far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland, Yousaf has previously called on Sir Keir Starmer to deploy the army to protect Muslim communities against “pogroms”. His plea...The former first minister Humza Yousaf has said rising Islamophobia across Britain could force...The former first minister Humza Yousaf has said rising Islamophobia across Britain could force...
edinburgh festivals
Kenny Farquharson
What kind of person looks at the riots in English cities and concludes this is an argument for Scottish independence?What kind of person looks at the riots in English cities and concludes this is an argument for...What kind of person looks at the riots in English cities and concludes this is an argument for...
Edinburgh is no longer a springboard to stardom for comics and has been replaced by TikTok and YouTube, according to...Edinburgh is no longer a springboard to stardom for comics and has been replaced by TikTok and...Edinburgh is no longer a springboard to stardom for comics and has been replaced by TikTok and...
paris 2024 | matt lawton
Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have once suggested he could beat his rivals blindfolded but, even with his eyes wide open here at the Stade de France, he would not have seen this coming. Josh Kerr was the man he had identified as the big threat to his...Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have once suggested he could beat his rivals blindfolded but, even with...Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have once suggested he could beat his rivals blindfolded but, even with...
FOOTBALL
Celtic are set to announce “significantly higher than expected” earnings for the year ended June 30 amid mounting pressure from supporters to back the manager Brendan Rodgers more seriously in the transfer market ahead of another Champions League...Celtic are set to announce “significantly higher than expected” earnings for the year ended June...Celtic are set to announce “significantly higher than expected” earnings for the year ended June...
scottish business digest
interview
The actor on accidentally upsetting his friend, what set him on the path to panto damehood and what to expect from his Fringe run. Plus, a chance to win tickets
The actor and television presenter Christopher Biggins is curating a series of entertainment events at Prestonfield House as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.What’s your earliest memory?
I was about three years old and we lived on a farm outside Salisbury. I was exploring and I put my hand behind the door of a farm building and caught it in a rat trap. I screamed...The actor and television presenter Christopher Biggins is curating a series of entertainment...The actor and television presenter Christopher Biggins is curating a series of entertainment...
Figures from the legendary singer Cher to the actress Priyanka Chopra have long upheld the celebrity lifestyle of...Figures from the legendary singer Cher to the actress Priyanka Chopra have long upheld the celebrity lifestyle of dating men decades their junior, inevitably attracting the “cougar” label as they do so. But the BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has said she does not care about the 13-year age gap between her and...Figures from the legendary singer Cher to the actress Priyanka Chopra have long upheld the celebrity lifestyle of dating men...
Comment
Too often, our worst ideas come from the States
Alex Massie
Elon Musk’s prediction of civil war, like the importing of Black Lives Matter protests, misunderstands Britain badly
ROGER BOYES
China is stockpiling — we must do the same
LAURA FREEMAN
Art world foolish to bite the hands that feed
TOM WHIPPLE | NOTEBOOK
No ifs about it, bots are deadening the internet
Duncan Gardham
How to tackle the extremist messages enticing our young
Leading Articles
Watershed Moment
Huge penalties imposed on the water companies are a win for the campaign for clean rivers
Clearing the Backlog
Dealing with asylum seekers more quickly is essential but costs and dilemmas remain
Off the Rails
The chronically unreliable trains are a worrying signal of economic malaise
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Faith leaders unite against hatred and violence
Sir, Over the past few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred, violence and vandalism to towns and cities across the country. We have seen anti-Muslim hatred and the targeting of mosques; asylum seekers and refugees...Sir, Over the past few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred...Sir, Over the past few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred...
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UK:National Institute of Economic and Social Research publishes quarterly forecast for the UK and global economies; Equality and Human Rights Commission reports on the experiences many people from ethnic-minority groups face.
Nature notes
The orange ladybird (Halyzia sedecimguttata) is not one of the most familiar of our 46 UK species of ladybird. As might be expected from its name, this is not the classic little red beetle with black spots, but has a pale orange body with 14 to 16 cream spots. Traditionally considered to be a species of deciduous and mixed forests, it has recently expanded its terrain into parks and gardens. Both adults and larvae feed high up in trees, munching the fungus that can damage the leaves. Seeming to favour sycamores, orange ladybirds also forage in a wide range of broadleaved trees. This close relationship with leaves continues during cold spells when adults will overwinter deep in the leaf litter.Jonathan Tulloch
On this day
In1932the Decree About the Protection of Socialist Property (the Law of Spikelets) came into force, one of several policies by the Joseph Stalin-led Soviet Union that led to up to five million deaths during the Great Famine (Holodomor) in Ukraine. Branded an act of genocide as grain and livestock was confiscated, oral accounts report survivors resorting to cannibalism; in1947Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon-Tiki raft landed in Polynesia, demonstrating the possibility of pre-Inca South American vessels having reached the islands; in1957the American-born comic actor Oliver Hardy died, aged 65. His Lancashire-born comedy partner Stan Laurel died on February 23, 1965, aged 74. They first appeared on film together inThe Lucky Dog(1921), and finally inAtoll K(1951); in1974the high-wire artist Philippe Petit made eight unauthorised tightrope crossings over 45 minutes between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, at 1,350ft. The Frenchman had previously crossed between the steeples of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris and the steel arch Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.
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Birthdays today
Roger Boyes, diplomatic editor and columnist, The Times, 72;Greg Chappell, cricketer, captain of Australia (1975-77, 1979-84), 76;Brian Conley, entertainer, 63;Dominic Cork, cricketer, England (1995-2002), 53;Bruce Dickinson, singer, Iron Maiden,Piece of Mind(1983), and airline pilot, 66;David Duchovny, actor,The X-Files(1993-2002, 2015-16, 2018), 64;Giorgetto Giugiaro, designer, Volkswagen Golf Mk1 and DMC DeLorean, 86;Lauren Hemp, Manchester City and England, member of the Euro 2022-winning England team, 24;Harry Hyman, founder and chief executive of Primary Health Properties, founder of the International Opera Awards, 68;Garrison Keillor, writer,Lake Wobegon Days(1985), and broadcaster, 82;Sir Andrew Large, deputy governor, Bank of England (2002-06), 82;Zane Lowe, radio and TV presenter, 51;Seema Malhotra, Labour MP for Feltham & Heston, minister for migration and citizenship, 52;Robert Mueller, special US counsel who investigated allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US election, director of the FBI (2001-13), 80;Matthew Parris, Times columnist, broadcaster and Conservative MP (1979-86), 75;Dame Anne Richards, vice-chairwoman, Fidelity International (investment and retirement savings), chairwoman, TheCityUK (financial services lobby group), 60;Charlotte Ronson, fashion designer, 47;Nick Ross, presenter, Crimewatch (1984-2007), 77;Alexei Sayle, comedian, The Young Ones (1982-84), 72;Sir Michael Smurfit, chairman, Smurfit Kappa Group (2005-07), 88;Sir Richard Sykes, chancellor, Brunel University (2013-22), chairman, Royal Institution (2010-22), 82;Charlize Theron, actress,The Cider House Rules(1999), Monster (2003), 49;Jimmy Wales, co-founder (2001) of Wikipedia, 58;Adam and Simon Yates, road and track racing cyclists, 32.