Wednesday December 3 2025
The Times & The Sunday Times
UPDATED
EU moves to seize €90bn of Russian assets to fund Ukraine reparations

The proposal comes after Zelensky’s meeting with Steve Witkoff, the US envoy, was said to have been cancelled when peace talks with Putin stalled

Prince Andrew and the Crown Prince of Bahrain smiling in a carriage.
EXCLUSIVE
INVESTIGATION
Revealed: Andrew lobbied Middle East royals over business venture

Messages to the crown prince of Bahrain and an Omani government adviser show how Andrew tried to use his contacts to further his interests in the region

16 minutes ago
NEW
COMMENT
NORMAN BAKER
Andrew’s rent was just the start — royal entitlement must be reined in

Our monarchy costs us about half a billion pounds a year — Andrew is just an extreme example of a wider culture of questionable royal entitlement

11 minutes ago
The King with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German president
1/6|The King with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German president

The King with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German president

UPDATED
German president welcomed by King and Queen on three-day state visit

In the First German state visit to Britain this century President Steinmeier will visit the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, destroyed in 1940

37 minutes ago
Illustration of a man and a woman in formal attire with blue and purple tones, on a light blue background.
ANALYSIS
Could Reform and the Tories join forces before the election?

The denials have been emphatic — but the rumours are not likely to go away as there is a clear political and electoral logic underpinning them

Collage of a man and woman with microphones, and the Spotify logo, all in purple, pink, and green.
Collage of a man and woman with microphones, and the Spotify logo, all in purple, pink, and green.
UPDATED
Spotify Wrapped charts the unstoppable rise of self-help podcasts

Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO has overtaken Joe Rogan in the UK rankings after a strong 2025 for British shows — but not British music

57 minutes ago
Illustration of a man and a woman in formal attire with blue and purple tones, on a light blue background.
ANALYSIS
Could Reform and the Tories join forces before the election?

The denials have been emphatic — but the rumours are not likely to go away as there is a clear political and electoral logic underpinning them

Collage of a man and woman with microphones, and the Spotify logo, all in purple, pink, and green.
Collage of a man and woman with microphones, and the Spotify logo, all in purple, pink, and green.
UPDATED
Spotify Wrapped charts the unstoppable rise of self-help podcasts

Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO has overtaken Joe Rogan in the UK rankings after a strong 2025 for British shows — but not British music

57 minutes ago
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes expressed ‘utmost regret’ but said it had to act in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes expressed ‘utmost regret’ but said it had to act in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told

High Court claim says George Cottrell acted as ‘whale’ for betting operation of Brighton owner, who has dispensation from FA to gamble on football

Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat

Drought, Brexit and climate change have driven up the price of meat — which could have a silver lining for the nation’s health

WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
WI centenary celebration cake for the Women's Institute, with the words "the WI inspiring women for 100 years" and dates 1915-2015.
Women’s Institute bans trans women from joining
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Julia Neuberger, Chair of University College London Hospital (UCLH), conversing.
NEW
Puberty blocker trial has ‘ethics at heart’, claims Streeting
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
19-year-old Harry Dunn looks toward the viewer in a close-up family photo.
Little-known loophole let Harry Dunn’s killer flee to US
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Collage of a man in a blue and white striped scarf and a man in a black suit.
Farage aide fronted Brighton owner’s £600m football betting syndicate, court told
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
Leighton Snelgrove, 26, stands in a field among his organically farmed Sussex Reds cattle.
NEW
Beans before beef: shoppers’ tastes adapt amid rising cost of meat
Ian Bell of England avoids a short ball from Mitchell Johnson of Australia during day four of the First Ashes Test match.
NEW
ANALYSIS
MIKE ATHERTON
Farewell to the ‘Gabbatoir’: concrete fortress that inspired dread in even the best

The Gabba, which will be demolished after 2032 Olympics, has been surpassed by other grounds in terms of niceties but its atmosphere is unmatched

The Ashes
Emma McDaniel walks outside London's High Court.
Emma McDaniel walks outside London's High Court.
Mother on benefits battles for share of millionaire father’s estate
Kill Hill Wind Farm with multiple wind turbines on rolling green hills.
Kill Hill Wind Farm with multiple wind turbines on rolling green hills.
Changes to green scheme will push up energy bills, says Greencoat
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Misha Glenny announced as new host of Radio 4’s In Our Time
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Tunbridge Wells residents without drinking water for fifth day
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Misha Glenny announced as new host of Radio 4’s In Our Time
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Misha Glenny announced as new host of Radio 4’s In Our Time
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Tunbridge Wells residents without drinking water for fifth day
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Tunbridge Wells residents without drinking water for fifth day
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Misha Glenny announced as new host of Radio 4’s In Our Time
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Tunbridge Wells residents without drinking water for fifth day
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Misha Glenny announced as new host of Radio 4’s In Our Time
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Collage of two men, one smiling with gray hair and a pink shirt, the other with brown hair, a red shirt and glasses.
Misha Glenny announced as new host of Radio 4’s In Our Time
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Tunbridge Wells residents without drinking water for fifth day
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Ed Davey and Mike Martin carry bottled water at a distribution point.
Tunbridge Wells residents without drinking water for fifth day
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Nursery nurse pleads guilty to abusing children
Black and white photo of Smithfield Meat Market with various cuts of meat hanging and displayed.
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to get new home in London docks

The historic meat and fish markets will be relocated to make way for development of their present sites

Rita Lambourne, 58, at a beach.
Rita Lambourne, 58, at a beach.
NEW
Grandmother ‘murdered with an axe by cousin’ in her home
A newborn baby with an oxymeter on its hand in a hospital.
A newborn baby with an oxymeter on its hand in a hospital.
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Mayor offers women €1,000 to give birth in local hospital
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A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
Drunk as a skunk: raccoon has smashing time in liquor store
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
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Dennis Skinner outwits the Speaker with a perfectly balanced insult
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Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
A polar bear and her playful cubs — and other news in pictures
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
A polar bear and her playful cubs — and other news in pictures
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
Drunk as a skunk: raccoon has smashing time in liquor store
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
Drunk as a skunk: raccoon has smashing time in liquor store
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
THE TIMES DIARY
Dennis Skinner outwits the Speaker with a perfectly balanced insult
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
THE TIMES DIARY
Dennis Skinner outwits the Speaker with a perfectly balanced insult
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
A polar bear and her playful cubs — and other news in pictures
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
Drunk as a skunk: raccoon has smashing time in liquor store
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
THE TIMES DIARY
Dennis Skinner outwits the Speaker with a perfectly balanced insult
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
A polar bear and her playful cubs — and other news in pictures
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
Polar bear mother with two cubs playing on her back in the snow.
A polar bear and her playful cubs — and other news in pictures
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
Drunk as a skunk: raccoon has smashing time in liquor store
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
A raccoon passed out on the floor of a bathroom next to a toilet and trash can.
Drunk as a skunk: raccoon has smashing time in liquor store
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
THE TIMES DIARY
Dennis Skinner outwits the Speaker with a perfectly balanced insult
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
Dennis Skinner MP speaking at the Labour Party Conference.
THE TIMES DIARY
Dennis Skinner outwits the Speaker with a perfectly balanced insult
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Hey-oh! Is this really Christmas with Meghan and Harry?

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov meet with US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin in Moscow.
NEW
ANALYSIS
Ukraine peace plan has only led to Putin losing his fear of Trump

The Russian leader has shown no signs he is ready to give up his imperial ambitions — while talks have deepened the rift between Europe and Washington

Fireworks exploding over the Brandenburg Gate.
Fireworks exploding over the Brandenburg Gate.
Call to ban New Year fireworks that spark Germany’s ‘night of horror’
CGT union secretary general Sophie Binet attends a demonstration in Paris.
CGT union secretary general Sophie Binet attends a demonstration in Paris.
Union boss could be jailed after calling business chiefs ‘rats’
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
UPDATED
Israel may open Gaza border crossing at Rafah ‘within days’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
Trump says US will begin land strikes on Venezuela ‘very soon’
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
UPDATED
Israel may open Gaza border crossing at Rafah ‘within days’
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
UPDATED
Israel may open Gaza border crossing at Rafah ‘within days’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
Trump says US will begin land strikes on Venezuela ‘very soon’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
Trump says US will begin land strikes on Venezuela ‘very soon’
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
UPDATED
Israel may open Gaza border crossing at Rafah ‘within days’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
Trump says US will begin land strikes on Venezuela ‘very soon’
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
UPDATED
Israel may open Gaza border crossing at Rafah ‘within days’
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
People standing in front of the Rafah Crossing Point.
UPDATED
Israel may open Gaza border crossing at Rafah ‘within days’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
Trump says US will begin land strikes on Venezuela ‘very soon’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a Cabinet Meeting.
Trump says US will begin land strikes on Venezuela ‘very soon’
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
A sand sculpture of hands holding a plane, surrounded by blue waves, with the text "PRAY FOR MH370" at the bottom.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month

Comment

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MAX HASTINGSTrump’s narco-war is a blow to world order

Venezuela’s president may be a despot but the US does not have a licence to kill his citizens

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DANIEL FINKELSTEINLogical step for Labour is to reverse Brexit
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DAMIEN EGANWe can no longer ignore the insidious rise in extremism
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ROGER BOYESPutin believes the West is done with Ukraine
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DANIEL FINKELSTEINLogical step for Labour is to reverse Brexit
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Money

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Top earners face £9,000 tax bills after cash Isa raid

Limit to savings allowance, plus increase in rates will hit additional-rate payers hardest

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Illustration of a hand holding money notes over a pie chart and wavy lines.
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Life & Style

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Business

HSBC Brendan Nelson Group Chair.
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HSBC appoints former KPMG executive Brendan Nelson as chairman
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Thames Water risks being forced into special administration
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President Trump with Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett in the Oval Office.
Trump will name pick to head Federal Reserve ‘early next year’
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Sport

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Watching machines kick footballs prodigious distances in Shanghai proves one thing: the essence of athletic endeavour remains rooted in human struggle

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World Cup
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The Ashes
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World Cup
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The Ashes
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Culture

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Travel

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Obituaries

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James Cochrane, charity chairman and drugmaker executive

Chairman of the British Red Cross known for his long career in the pharmaceuticals industry and desire to improve global public health, dies aged 81

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James Cochrane, charity chairman and drugmaker executive
Robin Smith, courageous but troubled England batsman, dies aged 62

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