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Is Russian President Vladimir Putin seriously ill?

Is Russian President Vladimir Putin seriously ill?
Former MI6 chief suggests Russian leader may be forced into a sanatorium
24 May 2022
Rail strikes: how much chaos will walkouts bring?

Rail strikes: how much chaos will walkouts bring?
UK braced for ‘summer of discontent’ over threats to staff pensions and jobs
24 May 2022
The UK’s new ‘jubilee cities’

The UK’s new ‘jubilee cities’
Eight towns have been honoured to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne
20 May 2022
Luna’s death spiral

Luna’s death spiral
A vicious crash has shaken confidence in the entire crypto ecosystem
20 May 2022
The mystery of the sanction-busting plane

The mystery of the sanction-busting plane
Jet left Scottish airport after flights were banned between UK and Russia
19 May 2022
HowTheLightGetsIn: a Jubilee celebration of philosophy and music

HowTheLightGetsIn: a Jubilee celebration of philosophy and music
The festival returns to Hay-on-Wye from 2 to 5 June with an eccentric – and electrifying – bill of philosophers, scientists and artists
19 May 2022
Inside the first public US hearing on UFOs in half a century

Inside the first public US hearing on UFOs in half a century
Reports of unidentified aerial phenomena have doubled in the last year, say intelligence officials
18 May 2022

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The dangerous dogs banned in the UK

The dangerous dogs banned in the UK
Spike in deadly attacks blamed on ‘impulse purchases through lockdown’
17 May 2022
Lee Anderson and the Tories’ thorny relationship with the poor

Lee Anderson and the Tories’ thorny relationship with the poor
Ministers accused of ‘tone-deaf media interviews’ amid cost-of-living crisis
12 May 2022
Carlos Alcaraz: teenager takes his seat at tennis’s ‘top table’

Carlos Alcaraz: teenager takes his seat at tennis’s ‘top table’
Spaniard overcame the biggest names to win the Madrid Open
12 May 2022
How Eurovision will play out amid Ukraine war

How Eurovision will play out amid Ukraine war
Invaded nation’s act is favourite to win while Russia barred from taking part
11 May 2022
The mysterious Russian oligarch deaths

The mysterious Russian oligarch deaths
Six figures with ties to the Kremlin have died since Vladimir Putin launched Ukraine war
10 May 2022
The true story of Germany’s Covid-19 response

The true story of Germany’s Covid-19 response
Once lauded for its rapid response, Berlin’s excess death rate is now higher than many of its neighbours
10 May 2022
Emma Hayes’s Chelsea: a trophy-winning machine

Emma Hayes’s Chelsea: a trophy-winning machine
It’s the third Women’s Super League title in a row for the Blues
9 May 2022
The ‘greatest’ women’s fight in history 

The ‘greatest’ women’s fight in history
The world’s top two female boxers faced off for the first time and produced an ‘unforgettable’ show
6 May 2022
The breakaway republic in the Kremlin’s sights

The breakaway republic in the Kremlin’s sights
Russian general says Moscow aims to create a ‘corridor’ across southern Ukraine to Transnistria
5 May 2022
What is the chemtrails conspiracy?

What is the chemtrails conspiracy?
Theorists believe governments, big businesses or the UN may be behind a large-scale secret plot
4 May 2022
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover: trouble for Tesla? 

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover: trouble for Tesla?
It’s hard to find a solid business case for the billionaire’s buyout of the social media platform
29 Apr 2022
Is Moldova next on Russia’s hit list?

Is Moldova next on Russia’s hit list?
Explosions in pro-Russian separatist region fuels fears that Ukraine invasion may bleed into neighbouring nation
27 Apr 2022
The rise in children’s hepatitis

The rise in children’s hepatitis
Surge in cases has been linked to lockdown restrictions
26 Apr 2022
Will Tyson Fury retire or become undisputed ‘Lord of the Ring’?

Will Tyson Fury retire or become undisputed ‘Lord of the Ring’?
Pundits look at what the Gypsy King will do next after his masterclass against Dillian Whyte
25 Apr 2022
Boris Johnson’s ‘clear the air’ showdown with MPs

Boris Johnson’s ‘clear the air’ showdown with MPs
Laughter and banging of tables said to have punctuated private meeting
20 Apr 2022
The gorilla with a smartphone addiction

The gorilla with a smartphone addiction
Amare, the 16-year-old ape, has screen time cut after spending ‘hours’ looking at visitors’ phones
19 Apr 2022
Disney vs. conservatives: the latest chapter of the war on ‘woke’

Disney vs. conservatives: the latest chapter of the war on ‘woke’
No doubt company is becoming increasingly political, in a way that rankles with many people
14 Apr 2022
Who is the BBC’s new political editor? 

Who is the BBC’s new political editor?
Any Questions? host Chris Mason appointed as successor to Laura Kuenssberg
13 Apr 2022
The darker side to Homes for Ukraine

The darker side to Homes for Ukraine
Hosts have made sexual advances to refugees and relationships have ‘fallen apart’
13 Apr 2022
Herrera arrest highlights abortion tensions in Texas

Herrera arrest highlights abortion tensions in Texas
The case has ‘confounded activists on both sides of the abortion debate’
11 Apr 2022
Controversy at the Boat Race 

Controversy at the Boat Race
There were two emphatic victories on the Thames – one by each university
7 Apr 2022
The economic war with Russia

The economic war with Russia
Will the latest round of sanctions be enough to derail the Russian war machine?
7 Apr 2022
Elon Musk and Twitter’s edit feature experiment

Elon Musk and Twitter’s edit feature experiment
Social media giant admits idea is in the works – and claims it did not come from Tesla billionaire
6 Apr 2022
The British-made weapon helping Ukraine repel Russia

The British-made weapon helping Ukraine repel Russia
Anti-tank missile system provided by UK has ‘cult status’ among Ukrainian troops
1 Apr 2022
Will Jamie Wallis change the tone of the Tory trans debate?

Will Jamie Wallis change the tone of the Tory trans debate?
Conservative LGBT+ patron hopes ‘divided’ party can now have more ‘respectful’ discussion
31 Mar 2022
‘Rocking the boat’: the disgrace of P&O Ferries

‘Rocking the boat’: the disgrace of P&O Ferries
Stern action is needed to counter companies who believe breaking the law is justifiable
31 Mar 2022
How Johnson and Zelenskyy’s friendship ‘blossomed’

How Johnson and Zelenskyy’s friendship ‘blossomed’
Ukrainian president showers praise on UK prime minister’s response to Russian invasion
30 Mar 2022