Saturday December 6 2025
The Times & The Sunday Times
Labour has abandoned women and feminism, former EHRC chief claims

Baroness Falkner says the party has lost touch with its ‘fundamental values’ over trans rights and grooming gangs

Nigel Farage speaking at the MacDonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa in Falkirk.
NEW
Another Tory defection gives Reform its first peer

Lord Offord of Garvel, an Edinburgh-based businessman and former Conservative donor, is the latest to join Nigel Farage’s party

38 minutes ago
‘Frustrated’ Tony Blair plotting overhaul to ‘save Labour’

Former prime minister is concerned about the party’s lurch to the left after Keir Starmer’s tax-raising budget

A person throwing a bucket of glitter at the crown jewels on display.
UPDATED
Four arrested at Tower of London after protesters target Crown Jewels

Jewel House closed to the public after food is thrown at a display case by activists from Take Back Power calling for a tax on the rich

51 minutes ago
England's Ollie Pope leaving the field after being dismissed during the 2025/26 Ashes Series Second Test.
UPDATED
SIMON WILDE
England slide towards defeat as they crumble again at the Gabba

Brisbane (third day of five; England trail Australia by 43 runs with four wickets remaining): Touring side taught a lesson by imperious Australians

The Ashes
53 minutes ago
Fiona Rugg sitting on a wooden bench by a window.
Fiona Rugg sitting on a wooden bench by a window.
INTERVIEW
My father John Smyth, the evangelist, sadist and serial abuser

He abused boys in the summer camps he ran for years. His son and daughter reveal what it was like to grow up in fear

England's Ollie Pope leaving the field after being dismissed during the 2025/26 Ashes Series Second Test.
UPDATED
SIMON WILDE
England slide towards defeat as they crumble again at the Gabba

Brisbane (third day of five; England trail Australia by 43 runs with four wickets remaining): Touring side taught a lesson by imperious Australians

The Ashes
53 minutes ago
Fiona Rugg sitting on a wooden bench by a window.
Fiona Rugg sitting on a wooden bench by a window.
INTERVIEW
My father John Smyth, the evangelist, sadist and serial abuser

He abused boys in the summer camps he ran for years. His son and daughter reveal what it was like to grow up in fear

NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right

Success on the battlefield and backing from India and China mean the Kremlin leader is under no pressure to sign a Ukraine peace deal

31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right

Success on the battlefield and backing from India and China mean the Kremlin leader is under no pressure to sign a Ukraine peace deal

31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill

Thomas Markle, 81, was said to be in a stable condition after undergoing a three-hour operation in a hospital in the Philippines

A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?

Since 2018, more than 900,000 deliveries have been made by the six-wheeled fleet across Milton Keynes — despite a few bumps along the way

Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
Illustration of Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie, with a background of red, white, and blue geometric shapes.
NEW
MARK GALEOTTI
Putin believes he’s winning his war on the West. He may be right
31 minutes ago
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
World Cup groups announced as Trump awarded Fifa peace prize
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Garry Kasparov and Rachel Reeves interacting with children at a chess event.
Rachel Reeves caught in sexism row over chess champion title
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Thomas Markle with his daughter Meghan.
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father after he falls seriously ill
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
A small white autonomous delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag driving on a path next to a road.
Delivery robots have taken over this city. So do locals love them?
John Hurt as Winston Smith playing chess, while being watched by Big Brother on a screen in the movie "1984."
WEEKEND ESSAY | STEVEN PINKER
1984 revisited: Orwell would be relieved at how we’ve done

It’s common to suggest the great dystopian novel was full of warnings that have largely come true. But the evidence shows otherwise

David Lammy ‘opens a can of worms’ over EU customs union

Despite the official Labour line, the deputy prime minister suggested customs union membership could aid growth, reflecting a shift on the stance on Brexit

Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
POLITICAL SKETCH
Liz Truss TV, where the world is black, white and Ron Burgundy

From now on 6pm on a Friday is the time of the week where you find out the truth, and you find it — oh yes — from The Liz Truss Show

Starmer pledges to lift 500,000 children out of poverty by 2030

Strategy aims to end long-term use of B&B temporary accommodation, boost childcare support and extend free school meals for millions of families

Olivia Cooke lying on a bed with a book.
NEW
INTERVIEW
The Girlfriend’s Olivia Cooke on class divides and conquering Hollywood

The Oldham-born star began acting at her local theatre group aged eight — now she heads up some of TV’s biggest shows

Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Illustration of David Corenswet as Superman flying.
Hollywood fears for the future of cinema if superdeal goes through
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis attend the "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess of Wales hosts carol service at Westminster Abbey
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Keith Meakins and Kellie Hawes, owners of Sweet Temptations Cakery in Tunbridge Wells, stand behind a counter displaying various sweet treats.
Tunbridge Wells businesses reel as water crisis leaves ‘ghost town’
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
Miriam Blythe and Robert Cornes holding a framed photo of themselves with their son, Edward Cornes.
INTERVIEW
‘Met were more interested in smearing our gay son than investigating his death’
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Illustration of a graduation cap made of money, with two magnifying glasses examining it.
Fears universities and private schools being used for money laundering
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Five students pose in front of a green chalkboard filled with mathematical equations and diagrams.
PARENT POWER
School league tables 2026: the best UK secondary schools revealed

The top schools are preparing pupils to be curious, problem-solving and risk taking, ready for anything that comes their way — as well as academic success

Secondary schools
Marisa Abela, Rosa Monckton MBE, Domenica Lawson, and Nigella Lawson smiling at the opening night of Team Domenica's North Star pub.
Nigella opens UK’s first pub designed to train young people with disabilities

The author and food presenter is one of the patrons of Team Domenica, a charity founded by Baroness Monckton which runs North Star in Brighton

Hand holding a green and black gas pump nozzle while refueling a car.
Hand holding a green and black gas pump nozzle while refueling a car.
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EU to ‘push back petrol car sales ban to 2040’
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Collage of a man in a red striped shirt with his arms crossed, a document for HM Revenue & Customs, and a one pound coin.
My fiancée and baby nearly died, then the taxman fined me £25,000
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Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Which film did Sir Tom Stoppard win an Oscar for? Take our quiz
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
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Merry Maga can’t buy taste with patriotic Christmas gifts
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
A baby rhino and his mother — and other news in pictures
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
A baby rhino and his mother — and other news in pictures
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Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Which film did Sir Tom Stoppard win an Oscar for? Take our quiz
Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Which film did Sir Tom Stoppard win an Oscar for? Take our quiz
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
THE TIMES DIARY
Merry Maga can’t buy taste with patriotic Christmas gifts
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
THE TIMES DIARY
Merry Maga can’t buy taste with patriotic Christmas gifts
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
A baby rhino and his mother — and other news in pictures
Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Which film did Sir Tom Stoppard win an Oscar for? Take our quiz
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
THE TIMES DIARY
Merry Maga can’t buy taste with patriotic Christmas gifts
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
A baby rhino and his mother — and other news in pictures
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
Endangered eastern black rhino calf with its mother 'Dakima'.
A baby rhino and his mother — and other news in pictures
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Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Which film did Sir Tom Stoppard win an Oscar for? Take our quiz
Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Collage of images related to a quiz, including people and buildings.
Which film did Sir Tom Stoppard win an Oscar for? Take our quiz
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
THE TIMES DIARY
Merry Maga can’t buy taste with patriotic Christmas gifts
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
Donald Trump gestures during a peace deal signing ceremony.
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Merry Maga can’t buy taste with patriotic Christmas gifts

Editor's picks

Choreographer Arlene Phillips sits on a green block.
Arlene Phillips: If I got Alzheimer’s like Dad, I’d go to Dignitas

The choreographer, 82, talks to Julia Llewellyn Smith about grief, working into her ninth decade and the joy of grandchildren

Headshot of Rowan Atkinson, actor and comedian.
What makes Rowan Atkinson tick? ‘I’m perennially dissatisfied with myself’
Tony Turnbull and Hannah Evans posing with Christmas decorations and pastries.
Which supermarket has the best Christmas food?
Harry and Emma Judd, contestants for Celebrity Race Across the World, pose in Berlin, Germany.
We must tackle loneliness crisis across generations, says McFly’s Harry Judd
Mince pies with pastry star detail, dusted with icing sugar, on a white plate and cake stand.
The great mince pie taste test
Collage of Melania Trump, Donald Trump on his phone, and a man on a call, with days of the week in the background.
OUR WEEK | HUGO RIFKIND
Our week: The White House WhatsApp Group*
Christmas market in Nuremberg with a large crowd, food stalls, and the Frauenkirche in the background at night.
COMMENT
LAURA JACKSON
Nine mistakes I’ve made at Christmas markets
Harry and Emma Judd, contestants for Celebrity Race Across the World, pose in Berlin, Germany.
We must tackle loneliness crisis across generations, says McFly’s Harry Judd
Mince pies with pastry star detail, dusted with icing sugar, on a white plate and cake stand.
The great mince pie taste test
Collage of Melania Trump, Donald Trump on his phone, and a man on a call, with days of the week in the background.
OUR WEEK | HUGO RIFKIND
Our week: The White House WhatsApp Group*
Christmas market in Nuremberg with a large crowd, food stalls, and the Frauenkirche in the background at night.
COMMENT
LAURA JACKSON
Nine mistakes I’ve made at Christmas markets
Headshot of Rowan Atkinson, actor and comedian.
What makes Rowan Atkinson tick? ‘I’m perennially dissatisfied with myself’
Tony Turnbull and Hannah Evans posing with Christmas decorations and pastries.
Which supermarket has the best Christmas food?
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Best schools in the UK 2026

Brighton College with students walking and sitting outside the school building.
The best private schools in the UK

Boys’ schools are still performing well, but across the country teachers are focusing on the need for resilience and debate than just academic achievement

Secondary schools
Brighton College with students walking and sitting outside the school building.
The best private schools in the UK
Secondary schools
The best state and grammar schools in the UK
Secondary schools

World

Collage of a man, Syrian flags, and war imagery.
RICHARD SPENCER IN DAMASCUS
Despite 43 years in Assad jails, I am optimistic for Syria’s future

Ragheed al-Tatari was imprisoned when he refused an order to bomb his fellow citizens but believes his compatriots can learn to use power for good

Two DTEK electrical engineers survey damage in Bilozerske, Donetsk Oblast.
Two DTEK electrical engineers survey damage in Bilozerske, Donetsk Oblast.
ANTHONY LOYD IN UKRAINE
As war grinds on, electricians risk everything to keep the lights on
Collage of two men in suits and a police officer with protestors.
Collage of two men in suits and a police officer with protestors.
INTERVIEW
MARC BENNETTS
Putin has poisoned Russian minds, says his former prime minister
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
French wine industry is withering on the vine as drinkers go dry
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
IN DEPTH
From Balmoral to Franco: Spain’s ‘cursed’ British queen
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Trump’s Nasa pick says nuclear propulsion will beat China to Mars
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
French wine industry is withering on the vine as drinkers go dry
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
French wine industry is withering on the vine as drinkers go dry
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
IN DEPTH
From Balmoral to Franco: Spain’s ‘cursed’ British queen
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
IN DEPTH
From Balmoral to Franco: Spain’s ‘cursed’ British queen
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Trump’s Nasa pick says nuclear propulsion will beat China to Mars
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Trump’s Nasa pick says nuclear propulsion will beat China to Mars
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
French wine industry is withering on the vine as drinkers go dry
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
IN DEPTH
From Balmoral to Franco: Spain’s ‘cursed’ British queen
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Trump’s Nasa pick says nuclear propulsion will beat China to Mars
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
French wine industry is withering on the vine as drinkers go dry
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
Winegrower Didier Gadea pointing in his vineyard in Montagnac, France.
French wine industry is withering on the vine as drinkers go dry
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
IN DEPTH
From Balmoral to Franco: Spain’s ‘cursed’ British queen
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
Kimberley Tell as Victoria Eugenia in the TV mini-series 'Ena'.
IN DEPTH
From Balmoral to Franco: Spain’s ‘cursed’ British queen
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Trump’s Nasa pick says nuclear propulsion will beat China to Mars
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Illustration of a spaceship with solar panels in space with a moon and stars visible.
Trump’s Nasa pick says nuclear propulsion will beat China to Mars

Comment

Portrait of Nelson Fraser.
FRASER NELSONTry this cure for the trainee doctor crisis

The health service needs more recruits but turns away thousands of bright British students. Wes Streeting could fix this

Illustration of a vampire-like Putin holding a postcard of Salisbury Cathedral with a syringe as its spire, and a perfume bottle labeled "EAU DE PUTIN" with a skull and crossbones.

Cartoon by Peter Brookes

a woman wearing a necklace with a cross on it
JANICE TURNERWomen aren’t safe when porn is unpoliced
Portrait of Coren Giles.
GILES CORENThere’s a surefire way to kill my festive cheer
Headshot of Tom Whipple.
TOM WHIPPLEIf we weren’t so scared of radiation we could have more nuclear power
Portrait of Ann Treneman.
ANN TRENEMAN | NOTEBOOKGrandfather clock’s face is a sign I’m nearly home
a woman wearing a necklace with a cross on it
JANICE TURNERWomen aren’t safe when porn is unpoliced
Portrait of Coren Giles.
Headshot of Tom Whipple.
Portrait of Ann Treneman.
a woman wearing a necklace with a cross on it
Portrait of Coren Giles.
Headshot of Tom Whipple.
Portrait of Ann Treneman.
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Money

Gold coin specialist Harry Thorne holding up two collectable gold coins in their protective plastic cases.
The coin collectors cashing in on a gold rush

With gold prices up 58 per cent in 12 months, investors have snapped up Royal Mint coins to shelter their wealth from capital gains tax

Illustration of two hands holding a roll of £20 notes and a triangular sign depicting one person picking the pocket of another.
The two-tier tax threat to your state pension
Liv Cooke doing a soccer trick with a ball in the air.
INTERVIEW
FAME AND FORTUNE
Liv Cooke: I’m millions of pounds in debt — but it’s good debt
A blue pencil rests on a payroll statement, showing "Year to Date" and numerical values.
Budget pension tax raid to hit three million workers
Illustration of keys on a house-shaped keychain and a document from HM Revenue & Customs.
Q&A
THE TWO ROBS
Is it worth keeping rental properties in light of the budget?
Illustration of two houses, one larger brick house and one smaller green house.
TIMES WEALTH SURVEY
How rich are you?
Illustration of a woman in a bikini and sunglasses relaxing in a pool-like area on top of a stack of five-pound notes.
CALCULATOR
How to get the retirement you really want
A blue pencil rests on a payroll statement, showing "Year to Date" and numerical values.
Budget pension tax raid to hit three million workers
Illustration of keys on a house-shaped keychain and a document from HM Revenue & Customs.
Q&A
THE TWO ROBS
Is it worth keeping rental properties in light of the budget?
Illustration of two houses, one larger brick house and one smaller green house.
TIMES WEALTH SURVEY
How rich are you?
Illustration of a woman in a bikini and sunglasses relaxing in a pool-like area on top of a stack of five-pound notes.
CALCULATOR
How to get the retirement you really want
Illustration of two hands holding a roll of £20 notes and a triangular sign depicting one person picking the pocket of another.
The two-tier tax threat to your state pension
Liv Cooke doing a soccer trick with a ball in the air.
INTERVIEW
FAME AND FORTUNE
Liv Cooke: I’m millions of pounds in debt — but it’s good debt

Life & Style

Knight India.
INDIA KNIGHT
This bargain cleansing balm has saved my complexion

I’m in the middle of moving house and this one product has been my salvation

Champagne bottles chilling in a wooden bucket with a lake and mountains in the background.
This winter’s hot hosting trend? Taking the party outside
Kaia Gerber wearing an oversized black blazer, black bra top, and black trousers, with a large spherical pendant necklace.
UNZIPPED
Kaia Gerber: ‘I learnt from my supermodel mom that less is more’
Tom Copas on his turkey farm, surrounded by turkeys.
INTERVIEW
A LIFE IN THE DAY
Tom Copas: ‘I wish I had left the family farm, just for bit’
Renovated kitchen in A House of Wood Shingle, Bath, with exposed wood beam ceiling, terrazzo countertops and backsplash, and sliding glass doors to a patio.
The best homes and renovations of 2025 — vote for your favourite
A salad of sliced pears, blue cheese, walnuts, radicchio, and green herbs on a white plate, next to a blue bowl and a green glass pitcher, on a blue and white checkered tablecloth.
RECIPE
The go-to menu for dinner party season
Roasted cauliflower with chickpeas, red onion, lettuce, and pomegranate seeds on a white plate with a side of sauce.
RECIPE
Veggie dishes to give turkey a run for its money this Christmas
Tom Copas on his turkey farm, surrounded by turkeys.
INTERVIEW
A LIFE IN THE DAY
Tom Copas: ‘I wish I had left the family farm, just for bit’
Renovated kitchen in A House of Wood Shingle, Bath, with exposed wood beam ceiling, terrazzo countertops and backsplash, and sliding glass doors to a patio.
The best homes and renovations of 2025 — vote for your favourite
A salad of sliced pears, blue cheese, walnuts, radicchio, and green herbs on a white plate, next to a blue bowl and a green glass pitcher, on a blue and white checkered tablecloth.
RECIPE
The go-to menu for dinner party season
Roasted cauliflower with chickpeas, red onion, lettuce, and pomegranate seeds on a white plate with a side of sauce.
RECIPE
Veggie dishes to give turkey a run for its money this Christmas
Champagne bottles chilling in a wooden bucket with a lake and mountains in the background.
This winter’s hot hosting trend? Taking the party outside
Kaia Gerber wearing an oversized black blazer, black bra top, and black trousers, with a large spherical pendant necklace.
UNZIPPED
Kaia Gerber: ‘I learnt from my supermodel mom that less is more’

Business

Promotional poster for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in front of Hogwarts at night.
Netflix buys Warner Bros studios in blockbuster $83bn deal
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, stands in a snowy parking lot holding a snow brush.
NEW
In Vermont, Ben of Ben & Jerry’s is still fighting his overlords
a man in a suit and tie is looking at the camera
David WightonReeves hasn’t learnt from her mistakes — it will cost us growth
a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt has his arms crossed
Harry WallopWord salad of job titles masks the truth: we no longer know our value
Facebook owner strikes AI deals with news publishers
INTERVIEW
HOW I MADE IT
My £6m supplement brand was born from OCD and post-natal depression
NEW
Why Sam Altman declared ‘code red’ at OpenAI — and how to fix it
NEW
The man who discovered Adele is fighting to block the music giants
33 minutes ago
3D CGI illustration of the Meta logo on top of a glass building.
Facebook owner strikes AI deals with news publishers
Melanie Lawson of Bare Biology stands behind a marble table with various Bare Biology products.
INTERVIEW
HOW I MADE IT
My £6m supplement brand was born from OCD and post-natal depression
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, speaking at a news conference in Tokyo with the OpenAI logo in the background.
NEW
Why Sam Altman declared ‘code red’ at OpenAI — and how to fix it
Collage of Adele in black and white and a green-tinted man laughing.
NEW
The man who discovered Adele is fighting to block the music giants
33 minutes ago
a man in a suit and tie is looking at the camera
David WightonReeves hasn’t learnt from her mistakes — it will cost us growth
a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt has his arms crossed
Harry WallopWord salad of job titles masks the truth: we no longer know our value
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Sport

Australian cricketers celebrate the wicket of England's Ollie Pope.
NEW
MIKE ATHERTON
Truly awful passage that shows England have been out-played — and out-thought

Pope and Crawley may have 122 Test caps between them but their sloppy caught-and-bowled dismissals show complete lack of nous from this side in Ashes

The Ashes
13 minutes ago
England's Brydon Carse (L) and Ben Stokes (R) reacting during the Ashes Test on Day 3.
NEW
ANALYSIS
SIMON HUGHES
Buffet bowling and lack of patience leaves Bazball all but broken
The Ashes
38 minutes ago
Jude Bellingham in his England kit with the number 10, standing on the pitch during a FIFA World Cup qualifier match.
ANALYSIS
JONATHAN NORTHCROFT
Venues suit England — but co-hosts in Mexico City may await in last 16
World Cup
Louis Rees-Zammit of Wales attempts to score a try against Freddie Steward of England.
COMMENT
OWEN SLOT
ITV becoming home of England Tests can be game-changer for rugby
Third-placed Lando Norris celebrates winning the 2025 World Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore.
MOLLY HUDSON
Norris faces greatest opponent of all in F1 title showdown: himself
Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring a goal.
ANALYSIS
MICHAEL GRANT
It’s 1998 revisited for Scotland — but bring it on
World Cup
Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, on the red carpet at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
World Cup draw leaves England with difficult task, says Tuchel
World Cup
Louis Rees-Zammit of Wales attempts to score a try against Freddie Steward of England.
COMMENT
OWEN SLOT
ITV becoming home of England Tests can be game-changer for rugby
Third-placed Lando Norris celebrates winning the 2025 World Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore.
MOLLY HUDSON
Norris faces greatest opponent of all in F1 title showdown: himself
Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring a goal.
ANALYSIS
MICHAEL GRANT
It’s 1998 revisited for Scotland — but bring it on
World Cup
Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, on the red carpet at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
World Cup draw leaves England with difficult task, says Tuchel
World Cup
England's Brydon Carse (L) and Ben Stokes (R) reacting during the Ashes Test on Day 3.
NEW
ANALYSIS
SIMON HUGHES
Buffet bowling and lack of patience leaves Bazball all but broken
The Ashes
38 minutes ago
Jude Bellingham in his England kit with the number 10, standing on the pitch during a FIFA World Cup qualifier match.
ANALYSIS
JONATHAN NORTHCROFT
Venues suit England — but co-hosts in Mexico City may await in last 16
World Cup

Culture

Barbara Hepworth's sculpture, Two Rotating Forms II, consisting of a tall, hollowed-out piece and a smaller, solid piece, both made of light-colored, swirling alabaster, displayed on a black plinth.
The 22 best art gifts to buy for Christmas (from £2.95 to £1.4 million)

Our critic picks presents for every budget, from a festive stamp to an original Tube map — and even a Barbara Hepworth

Collage of actor James Woods and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an interview.
REVIEW
CAROL MIDGLEY ON TV
I’d watch David Dimbleby grilling Harry and Meghan
Marianna Tsembenhoi in a pale green top, patterned leggings, and pointe shoes, sitting on a chair.
INTERVIEW
Marianna Tsembenhoi on the Nutcracker, race and the family she’s left in Ukraine
Flora Spencer-Longhurst and Joseph Millson on stage for The Forsyte Saga Part 2.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
The Forsyte Saga at the RSC — a dose of human nature in the round
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch embracing on a beach.
The five best TV shows and films to watch this weekend
Two opera singers in formal wear performing with an orchestra.
FIRST NIGHT
La rondine — Puccini at his most luscious and tuneful
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill leaning against a red car.
The 10 best TV spin-offs, from Better Call Saul to Frasier
Flora Spencer-Longhurst and Joseph Millson on stage for The Forsyte Saga Part 2.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
The Forsyte Saga at the RSC — a dose of human nature in the round
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch embracing on a beach.
The five best TV shows and films to watch this weekend
Two opera singers in formal wear performing with an orchestra.
FIRST NIGHT
La rondine — Puccini at his most luscious and tuneful
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill leaning against a red car.
The 10 best TV spin-offs, from Better Call Saul to Frasier
Collage of actor James Woods and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an interview.
REVIEW
CAROL MIDGLEY ON TV
I’d watch David Dimbleby grilling Harry and Meghan
Marianna Tsembenhoi in a pale green top, patterned leggings, and pointe shoes, sitting on a chair.
INTERVIEW
Marianna Tsembenhoi on the Nutcracker, race and the family she’s left in Ukraine

Travel

A scenic view of a snowy mountain village, Alta Badia, with snow-covered peaks and evergreen trees.
The striking Dolomites resort that keeps reinventing itself

Postcard-pretty Alta Badia has new cool hotels and mountain huts offering dishes from Michelin-starred restaurants

A red Eurostar train engine standing at a platform at Brussels station.
Julia Brookes‘My 81-year-old father had to stand for a Eurostar journey to Antwerp’
Close-up of a person's hands holding an airplane boarding pass.
John ArlidgeDon’t scrap paper boarding passes — they’re the story of my life
Vintage retro beach tents on Biarritz beach.
This retro cool French seaside town has a glitzy new reason to visit
The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is putting North America in the spotlight: here’s where to go
The romantic Rovinj town in Croatia with its old historic architecture on the Adriatic Sea.
The underrated Croatian city on a charm offensive
Ski restaurant on the mountain peak near Megeve in French Alps, France.
I visited the Alps’ most chichi resort … this is what it’s really like
Vintage retro beach tents on Biarritz beach.
This retro cool French seaside town has a glitzy new reason to visit
The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is putting North America in the spotlight: here’s where to go
The romantic Rovinj town in Croatia with its old historic architecture on the Adriatic Sea.
The underrated Croatian city on a charm offensive
Ski restaurant on the mountain peak near Megeve in French Alps, France.
I visited the Alps’ most chichi resort … this is what it’s really like
A red Eurostar train engine standing at a platform at Brussels station.
Julia Brookes‘My 81-year-old father had to stand for a Eurostar journey to Antwerp’
Close-up of a person's hands holding an airplane boarding pass.
John ArlidgeDon’t scrap paper boarding passes — they’re the story of my life
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