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A sublimely stressful satire

A brilliant third series of 'The White Lotus' sees a stellar cast unpick the travails of luxury capitalism, writes Nick Hilton

Chelsea footballer Kerr is cleared of racial harassment

Chelsea star Sam Kerr has been cleared of causing racially aggravated harassment following a trial over calling a Metropolitan Police officer \"stupid and white\". The Australian striker directed the remark at PC Stephen Lovell during an incident in the early hours of 30 January 2023 in southwest London.

Moscow mules: Russians use donkeys in war effort

Donkeys are being used by Vladimir Putin's troops to move ammunition and supplies to the frontline in Ukraine amid a shortage of military vehicles, according to Russian soldiers and war bloggers.

Trade tariffs could derail fragile economic growth

Rachel Reeves has enjoyed a welcome boost by optimistic new growth figures, but has been warned that threatened tariffs from Donald Trump could damage the UK economy.

‘Old dogs’ find their bite to script an unlikely plot twist

The post from Jamie George on social media was typically wry. “There’s life in the old dogs yet,” George quipped beneath a snap of the England hooker and old mucker Elliot Daly, with the pair good mates, club colleagues and international stalwarts.

How Art Deco became this year’s hottest home trend

In 2025, we’re going back in time 100 years, to be precise, says Rachel Loos, who explores the origins of the aesthetic and how it’s roared back into fashion... with a fresh twist

‘Clasico’ rivalry has a bitter edge after Ballon d’Or snub

Real Madrid appear to hold all the power ahead of tonight’s first-leg showdown in east Manchester,

Jurors told how Rushdie was stabbed repeatedly in attack

Hadi Matar, 27, said Free Palestine’ as he entered court in western New York accused of the 2022 assault on the author

It’s America Last for Tesla when it comes to taxation

The carmaker enjoyed incredible advantages when it made losses, so why does it pay such little US tax now it’s in profit?

Tractor tax protest brings Westminster to a standstill

Hundreds of vehicles blockaded streets as MPs debated a petition that requests inheritance tax relief stays for farms

Nursery fees set to soar by 10% in wake of tax hike

Parents face a significant financial hit with nursery fees set to soar by 10 per cent in the wake of Rachel Reeves’s controversial tax hikes on employers, a major new survey has found.

Six Nations debate reignites after Wales fall to a new low

Looking out over a sorry, soggy scene in Rome, an ailing emperor surveyed a once formidable empire now in ruin.

Taking it on the chin: meet the new holy grail of beauty

A sculpted or snatched’ jawline has swelled the ranks of impossible standards to live up to, bemoans Katie Rosseinsky

Why has Labour changed its tone on illegal immigration?

It’s not that long ago that the then Labour opposition was arguing that lawful immigration helped the economy grow, and that they wanted more “safe and secure routes” for refugees.

Starmer urged to spell out plan to fight Trump’s tariffs

Labour has insisted it has a plan to deal with Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the latest threat to British steel production prompts demands for Sir Keir Starmer to set out his strategy.

Relations with US on brink, warns Russian minister

Relations between the US and Russia could collapse at any moment, according to an assessment from the Kremlin yesterday.

Second Labour MP loses whip in WhatsApp scandal

A second Labour MP has been suspended from the party amid a row over alleged sexist, homophobic and racist messages in a constituency WhatsApp group.

By Royals appointment, one of Europe’s best dribblers

A coaching revolution at Reading laid the platform for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens to turn heads with his performances, writes Richard Edwards

Super Bowl fans start fires on streets of Philadelphia

Chaos broke out in Philadelphia after the Kansas City Chiefs’ hopes of winning a third consecutive Super Bowl championship were thwarted by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Lamar takes it to the limit, a bit like those other Eagles

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in front of the president will go down as one of the most important halftime shows in the history of the event,

London-Amsterdam trains back after eight months

Eurostar direct service resumes for initial seven-week period

Steel tariffs may just be the president’s opening gambit

There was a time when the threat of the US imposing a 25 percent tariff on steel imports might have sent the FTSE stock market index into freefall.

Not weird... just wonderful

Louis Theroux has spent the last few years engaging in tepid conversations with celebs. But an explosive interview with Armie Hammer reminded us of his magic, says Adam White

Moth brawl: billionaire wins case over infested mansion

A wealthy couple have won the right to hand back to the seller a 32.5m Notting Hill mansion they bought after it turned out to be infested by millions of moths”.

Brinkmanship leaves Gaza ceasefire at a critical point

In an abrupt move, Hamas militants announced yesterday that they would delay the next release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically violating the terms of the ceasefire.

The Smiths instrumental to a day of drama for England

Fin was magnificent but Marcus fluffed lines against France

Glowing finale for student comedy with a heart of gold

Lots of freshers’ fun but Big Boys’ is so much more than merely a cheap laugh, says Nick Hilton. Plus the crime drama Unforgotten’ stays gripping and grisly

Six Nations glory beckons for Ireland as Scots routed

Ireland bolstered their hopes of a third successive Six Nations title as they made it 11 wins in a row over Scotland with a ruthless bonus-point 32-18 triumph at Murrayfield.

Thai hostages home after 482 days in Hamas captivity

It’s been a long-awaited moment, but some of the last remaining Thai hostages held captive by Hamas are back on home soil.

Spurs' season in freefall after sorry defeat at Villa

A new start for Marcus Rashford may have taken Ange Postecoglou a step closer to the end. Rashford was the substitute who was rendered a subplot by the drive and directness of Aston Villa’s younger generation; Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers illustrating that the first task in rebuilding his career will simply be to earn a place in a side with the speed and verve the Mancunian used to exhibit.