Several strongly worded X posts, a bungled Albanian scheme and the ghost of Enoch Powell. Once again, he’s smashed it On Friday morning, Keir Starmer was posting without compromise. “If you’re one of the smugglers putting people in small boats across the channel,” ran the prime minister’s communique on X, […]
Month: May 2025
From dominatrix divas to sauna bros and the ‘Viking Jedward’ – plus maybe even Céline Dion – there’s something for everyone at this year’s Eurovision. Bring on the innuendo! Pomp and pageantry. People from different nations wearing camp costumes. A tense buildup before the winner is announced. But enough of […]
As an R&B star in the 00s, the singer found herself pitted in the media against artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna. Two decades on, she’s building bonds with a new generation of stars – and going viral with a gravity-defying chair trick Backstage at April’s Coachella festival, beyond the influencers, […]
From wordless books to dynamic bestsellers and those that will give your kids a giggling fit, these are some of our readers favourites stories to share New research has shown a decline in the number of parents reading aloud to young children, with only 41% of 0 to four-year-olds now […]
The president’s Middle East tour made one thing clear – he will betray his one-time ally in a heartbeat. He is already doing it It’s come to something when the Palestinians’ best hope for relief rests on a man who dreams of emptying Gaza of its people and turning the […]
Three people tell stories of when stockpiling in case of natural disasters and precarious employment paid off The average prepper isn’t some end-times fantasist, more of a resourceful planner. They know that having healthy stockpiles of all basic needs pays off in case of natural disasters, electricity outages, or even […]
The musician and activist answers your questions about her marriage to Ewan MacColl, being the inspiration for The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, and her mother’s legacy Touring at 90 is amazing. What was a career highlight? Nicens_boiWhen I was 60 the thought of touring when I was […]
Keir was supposed to be here for a deal on an asylum returns hub but his towering host had a surprise in store During Wednesday’s prime minister’s questions, Keir Starmer said the Conservative party was heading for brain-dead oblivion. The very next day, the Tories screamed: “Hold my beer. You […]
Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it all Kindness doesn’t cost a thing. Putting up a big “no foreigners welcome” sign, threatening to annex your […]
Membership of British gyms is at an all-time high as many younger people see exercise as integral to their daily routine A perfect evening out for Louis involves getting hot and sweaty, and the only drink he is downing is water. He is one of a growing number of gen […]