It's first class The Ritz takes back crown as it is named UK's best restaurant

It's lunchtime in central London and hungry patrons are filing into the newly crowned best restaurant in the country.

Brazilian family sue over death of woman from Covid

In the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child, but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor's note to start her maternity leave.

No need to fear, God has us Israel in triumphant mood after unprecedented strikes on Iran

Repidation mixed with triumphalism in Israel yesterday, after an unprecedented attack on Iran's military and nuclear programme brought ordinary life to an abrupt halt.

Ministers Draw Up Plans for Mini-Reshuffle in Case of Rebellion Over Welfare Changes

The government is intensifying efforts to quell a rebellion over welfare cuts, with whips stepping up contact with MPs and strategists drawing up plans for a mini-reshuffle in case of resignations.

'Shellshock' Relatives and friends pay tribute to British victims

Ajay Kumar Ramesh was sitting near his brother, Vishwashkumar, on the opposite side of the aisle. The brothers were travelling home after visiting family in India.

Iran vows revenge

Israel warned yesterday that its aerial assault on Iran, bombing nuclear facilities and air defences, and killing military commanders and scientists, was \"just the beginning\" of an operation to smash the country's nuclear programme, leaving the Middle East facing the prospect of a full-scale war.

Praying for a hot summer M&S needs the sun to shift clothing after cyber-attack

The bosses at Marks & Spencer will surely be praying for sun.

Leicester British Gujarati community comes together to mourn loss

\"We started in a terraced house, back in 1971, when all the Asians were expelled from Uganda - we got bigger and bigger, and now we are many,\" Dhiren Kanabar said of the Shree Hindu Temple and Community Centre in Leicester, where he works.

Tanks, troops and warplanes Inside Trump's 'dictator chic' military parade

It will be a parade fit for a king - which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in the US.

Charities call on EHRC for more time to consult on gender ruling

More than 20 leading charities and service providers have urged the equalities watchdog to extend a consultation to devise guidance on the landmark supreme court ruling about gender, saying the current timetable is too rushed for proper engagement.

Seven Men Convicted of Sexually Exploiting Two Teenagers in Rochdale

Seven men who treated as \"sex slaves\" two vulnerable girls in Rochdale have been found guilty of sex offences.

Mission to International Space Station delayed owing to air leaks

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.

Ex-Tory MP Among 15 People to Go on Trial Over Election Date Gamble

A former Conservative MP and 14 other people facing allegations of cheating by gambling on the date of last year's general election are to go on trial.

Immigration Two Detainees Call on Judges to Free Them

Two US courts held hearings in arguably the most notorious immigration cases of Donald Trump's second term yesterday, with both defendants hoping judges would free them from custody.

The Beach Boy genius Who today innovates like Brian Wilson?

By all accounts, Brian Wilson was a genius.

Washington Post in talks about hosting pieces by Substack writers on news site

The Washington Post has held talks with Substack about hosting pieces by its writers, a co-founder of the newsletter site has said, as a growing number of legacy media brands embrace the platform in the battle for readers.

Conservatives and Reform united on a mission to discredit net zero

Just as Labour forges ahead with its net zero policies, the two main rightwing parties are openly questioning long-settled climate science in what seems to be a mission to discredit and confuse the whole issue.

Challenge to adding VAT to private school fees rejected by high court

The high court dismissed a wave of legal challenges against adding VAT to private school fees yesterday, saying the government's decision was a rare example of Brexit freedoms.

My mother got a black service, not an NHS service before her death, says health chief

A senior figure in the health service has criticised it for deep-seated racism after his late mother \"got a black service, not an NHS service\".

The man in seat 11A Exit row may hold clue to 'miracle' escape

Tony Cable, a former senior air crash investigator, has one piece of advice for Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India plane disaster: \"Buy a lottery ticket.\"

Grenfell survivors angry at 'injustice' that officials still work in housing

The survivors of the Grenfell fire have condemned \"a deep and bitter injustice\" that many of the officials criticised in the public inquiry for their actions in connection to the tragedy have continued working in related fields.

Keep calm Tourist 'tutors' tackle bad manners and crowds in Italy

In the era of overtourism, every holiday destination has its tipping point. For Sirmione, a sliver of land lapped by the blue-green waters of Lake Garda, that moment came during Italy's May Day holiday weekend, and has led the Italian village to introduce \"street tutors\" to manage visitor flow and ensure good behaviour.

Travel firm Tui puts blame for overtourism on short-term lets

Europe's biggest travel operator, Tui, has hit back at an accusation by Airbnb that \"overtourism\" is the fault of the hotel industry, arguing that short-term home rentals companies are instead to blame.

Recognise Palestine now to avoid 'deadly status quo', says its ambassador to UK

Making recognition of a Palestinian state subject to ever more conditions will only reinforce a \"deadly status quo\" and be seen as siding with an apartheid regime, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said.

Where do we even flee to? Stunned Iran in fear of more Israeli strikes

As dawn broke over Tehran, firefighters and other rescue workers saw for the first time the full extent of the damage done by overnight Israeli strikes.

British Library to reissue reader pass for Oscar Wilde - 130 years after ban

The British Library is to symbolically reinstate Oscar Wilde's reader pass, 130 years after its trustees cancelled it in response to his conviction for gross indecency.

Oldman, Pat Barker and Strictly stars join Beckham on birthday honours list

The actor Gary Oldman and the Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, have been knighted in the king's birthday honours list, which also confirms a knighthood for David Beckham and the top gong of companion of honour for the Angel of the North sculptor Sir Antony Gormley.

Pride and prejudice: roaming peacocks split opinion in village

In a small town there are many things that cause neighbours to argue: political differences, disagreements over hedges, disputes about who will be Santa Claus.

Shooting of Senator Recalls Colombia's Darkest Days

The attempted assassination of a Colombian presidential hopeful has reignited fears of a return to a bloody past when organized crime and rebel groups murdered candidates, journalists, and judges with impunity.

Markets Gold soars as investors seek stability

The price of oil and gold has soared and stock markets have fallen after Israel's strikes against targets in Iran.