British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals When world leaders are elected, it is usually a solemn moment, but when the Labour party veteran Andy Burnham found out he had won the Makerfield byelection, increasing the likelihood he could become […]
The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding You’ll note Keir Starmer is in full bunker mode – and we’ll get to him – but after this Makerfield result, why isn’t Nigel Farage? Why isn’t Nigel […]
It turned its cast into global stars, triggered fashion crazes and even made an omelette go viral. As The Bear bows out, ‘cousin’ Ebon Moss-Bachrach talks obsessive fans, fork tattoos and why he’s ‘dumbly proud’ Ebon Moss-Bachrach is currently starring in an acclaimed Broadway production of Dog Day Afternoon, but […]
With Declan Rice nursing a knock, his midfield partner is the reliable rock to which team’s fate is inescapably yoked Elliot Anderson is running. It’s the 88th minute against Croatia, and the game is won, and the game is done, and this is the 60th game of his season and […]
Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them richer and more powerful This week, the UK announced a wide-ranging ban on social media that will soon block users from communicating or accessing information on apps such as X, Instagram, […]
Ex-PM reveals Andy Burnham wants to return to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer to become PM. Who knew? It’s one of the great philosophical questions of our age. Or any age, for that matter. If Liz Truss didn’t exist, would it be possible to imagine her? Could anyone conceive that […]
Twenty-five years after she released her debut album, we pick the best of an artist pairing Chopin-inspired piano with pop, soul and powerful emotion Two different takes on the same album – one traditional, the other more beat-heavy – packaged together, Keys was an experiment that didn’t quite work, but […]
With sanctions-relief and a US promise to avoid further meddling, the conflict has been settled on Tehran’s terms Donald Trump is running fast to escape the catastrophic war on Iran that he and Benjamin Netanyahu started four months ago. He is saying anything that appears to suit the moment. In […]
Boaters say low water levels cause them to run aground, while residents say the lock needs to be drained to prevent waste running into their properties Earlier this month, signs began appearing pinned to a lock on the Huddersfield narrow canal: “Canel [sic] And River Trust,” they read. “Please leave […]
A ban alone will have limited impact and could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more money As a parent, I understand the appeal of the announcement on Monday by the prime minister that would prevent children under 16 from using social media. Right […]