Prince Andrew accused of victim blaming
Prince Andrew has been lashed after demanding to see Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s mental health records and counselling notes.
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Russians slow to fall into step with Putin’s march to war
There are suspicions that Vladimir Putin’s ratcheting of tensions with Ukraine is a ploy to boost his flagging approval ratings. Yet there are few indications that public is rallying around its “national leader”.
Scams, bubbles and charlatans: cryptos in crisis
The wealth creation happening in cryptocurrencies is staggering. But so too are the warning signs that this may be the biggest investment bubble since the 2000 dotcom crash.
Young, moderate and gay: can Buttigieg save the Dems?
With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris unable to boost dangerously low approval ratings, Pete Buttigieg is preparing to ride to the rescue.
‘Cross between a soap opera and a circus act’
The latest royal scandal is an extinction event. Does the Queen really think a few streamers at her Platinum Jubilee later this year are going to make us forget about it?
‘Last chance saloon’ for Boris
Boris Johnson has been warned by ministers he is on his last chance after Downing Street was forced to apologise to the Queen over new allegations of lockdown parties.
Andrew’s family faces grilling on pizza alibi
Sarah Ferguson and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie may be questioned about Andrew’s alibi for the night Virginia Giuffre says she first had sex with him.
How demoralised Britain turned on Churchill
While 1940 was the ‘Darkest Hour’, 1942 seemed to the British people the most painful year of their war, and their leader a failure as their warlord.
Boris’ ‘prancing pony’ rivals in position
As ministers distance themselves from the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are blasted for suspiciously late messages of support.
Russia threatens a new Cuban missile crisis
Russia could deploy military infrastructure to within striking distance of the US if NATO does not halt eastwards enlargement.
Largest fish colony found in Antarctica
Scientists exploring the waters of Antarctica have discovered an extraordinary ecosystem: the world’s largest breeding colony of fish.
Could virus clue mean a cure for MS?
Study finds a common virus appears to be the main cause of multiple sclerosis, and it may guide scientists towards a cure.
Hunter Biden ex-wife describes ‘abuse’
Kathleen Buhle to release memoir detailing Hunter’s drug abuse and affair with brother’s widow.
Man, you are older than we thought
The earliest known human skeleton with modern facial features is 30,000 years older than previously thought, research has shown.
Contrite? Boris doesn’t believe he’s done anything wrong
Within minutes of apologising to the Commons over a party in the garden of No 10 during the first lockdown, Boris Johnson had a somewhat different message for Tory MPs in the tearoom.
Japan railgun plan aimed for NK missiles
The project has been given impetus by advances in weaponry, such as the short-range missile NK fired on Monday.
New Corbyn party is just what Starmer needs
Such is the Labour left’s loathing for Keir Starmer and their vituperative rejection of him that they may soon have to leave the party. That could be the icing on the leader’s cake.
Children must learn how to spot fake news, says Macron
French pupils must be educated with a ‘critical spirit’ in order to better spot disinformation and fake news, President Macron says
Not in mood: gloves off at world’s biggest condom maker
The condom manufacturing giant says people are having less sex during the pandemic, devastating its sales and forcing it to diversify into rubber surgical gloves.
Military setback: Taiwan combat jet crashes in sea
The crash is a blow to the self-governing island’s hope of using the warplanes to boost its defence against rising threats from Beijing.
Lam to add new crimes to HK national security law
The legislation will add to the draconian national security law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing at the end of June 2020.
’Woke’ Hollywood is writing us out, say white producers
Hollywood has been accused of taking political correctness too far and sidelining white men in pursuit of diversity.
Israeli drone fires a rifle as it flies
The Smash Dragon weapons system, designed by Israelis, can be mounted on different forms of unmanned aerial platforms.
Silvio’s cunning bid to foil presidency rival
After sharing pictures of his 32-year-old girlfriend, the former Italian PM threatened to pull his Forza Italia party out of the ruling coalition and force snap elections.
Putin sends jets to the border
Talks held this week between the US and Russia on the Ukraine issue remain deadlocked.
‘Print money to fuel baby boom’
The chief economist at SooChow Securities, Ren Zeping, has suggested the creation of a national ‘birth fund’.
Say sorry, Boris, or doom us all: ministers
Cabinet ministers tell Boris Johnson to ‘take his medicine’ and apologise for Downing Street party: ‘everyone knows this happened’.
This time, no explanation by No. 10 will work
Two weeks after Neil Ferguson resigned as a UK government adviser for lockdown breaches and Downing St invites staff to a party? Don’t say ‘what did you expect?’ I demand better.
Macron has pole position but no guarantee
History has taught the Elysee incumbent to take nothing for granted when the country votes for a new ‘emperor’.
Pig at heart of ‘next level’ transplant triumph
A patient in the US has received a heart transplant from a genetically modified pig, in a groundbreaking procedure.
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