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Telecom stocks ring up big gains as KKR seeks Italian connection

EUROPE’S major telecom stocks have dialled up big gains after one of the world’s biggest private equity firms reignited takeover interest in the sector.

It's Biden vs Harris in the war raging in the West Wing

Washington is ablaze with talk of the President’s fractious relationship with his deputy. As policies stall, inflation soars and they both tank in the polls, Oliver Wiseman asks if they can last

I'm back on the apps — it's a minefield out there

AFTER a full year off dating, I’ve been back on the apps for a month and despite the horrors covered in my piece on catfishers and so-so sex two weeks ago (I got some angry messages from men and many “oh my god, I know” comments from women) — I appear to be on a lucky streak, mostly.

Life of Pi's tiger gets ready to roar

THE cast of Life of Pi are earning their stripes ahead of its official West End opening on December 2.

Even celeb sycophants couldn't ruin Adele's night

“Oi oi”: the singer was in her element during An Audience with Adele on ITV

Hochschild shares crash as Peru vows mine shutdowns

METALS miner Hochschild’s market value almost halved today as Peru’s socialist government moved to accelerate mine closures amid political turmoil and environmental protests.

Camden swaps punks for pioneers as borough becomes top start-up hub

CAMDEN’s burgeoning tech scene has helped the borough become London’s entrepreneurship capital, home to more new start-ups per capita than any other area.

Murray joins top tennis players asking: Where is Peng Shuai?

ANDY Murray today became the latest tennis star to voice concern over Chinese player Peng Shuai as fears over her whereabouts engulfed the sport.

AUSSIE SKIPPER'S SEXT SHAME

Married Aussie cricket captain in tears as he makes grovelling apology for lewd texts

Clash of the titans: Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen

After years at the top, the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has a younger, faster rival to contend with. And as they face off this weekend, their intense competition is revving up, says Matt Majendie

Conte warns Ndombele he must be a team player to thrive at Tottenham

ANTONIO CONTE has told Tanguy Ndombele to curb his individualism and be a team player if he wants to be a success at Tottenham.

Escaping party bores is an art form; here's what to do

IF ANDY WILLIAMS’S lyrical old adage is to be believed, we’re barrelling towards the most wonderful time of the year.

Hales says sorry for ‘incredibly reckless and foolish' blackface photo

ENGLISH cricket’s racism crisis shows no sign of abating, as Alex Hales apologised for dressing up in “blackface” and ECB chief executive Tom Harrison met county chiefs at the Kia Oval.

Small rate rise holds no fear for families, says Nationwide chief

FAMILIES need not fear a small rise in interest rates, says the boss of Nationwide Building Society, as he unveiled a near threefold leap in half-year profits to £850 million.

ScarJo's back on red carpet after second child

SCARLETT JOHANSSON makes her first red carpet appearance since welcoming son Cosmo with husband Colin Jost.

Time for Zouma to show he's a leader

KURT ZOUMA has hit the ground running at West Ham but now faces the task of truly living up to his billing as a leader at the back.

Unilever tea deal gets a cool reception

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The era of the high fashion footballer

Prada short suits, super-stylists and magazine covers — our players are scoring some serious style points, says Phoebe Luckhurst

HUGE CUTS THREAT TO TUBES AND BUSES

DRASTIC WARNING BY MAYOR OVER AXE TO SERVICES, KEY ROADS AND NEW BIKE ROUTES

US-China oil pact weighs down FTSE energy giants

BRENT Crude dipped below $80 a barrel and shares in London’s oil giants have fallen after China and the US launched an unprecedented joint effort to tame inflation.

Rise of £200-a-head super restaurants

7 London venues charging top prices as bounceback after Covid continues

Adele: I used to think I had to put up with sadness but I don't

ADELE says she has learnt she does not have “to tolerate” sadness any longer and feels her life is “falling into place”.

Bank stocks rise on hopes of a Christmas rates hike

CHRISTMAS cheer from the Bank of England will be in short supply if today’s bigger-than-expected jump in inflation to 4.2% means interest rates rise next month.

Federer set to miss Wimbledon as he plots ‘miracle' comeback

ROGER FEDERER is unlikely to return in time for Wimbledon this summer but still plans a comeback.

Charles and Camilla follow in footsteps of Jesus to the Sea of Galilee

THE Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall traced Christ’s footsteps today when they visited an ancient site where he is said to have performed one of his seven miracles.

Amazon shows Visa the red card in bust-up over ‘high and rising' fees

A ROW broke out between Amazon and Visa today over the use of credit cards on the online retail giant’s website.

Boris's new MPs are the masters now... and they won't let him forget it

POWER. It’s the lifeblood of Westminster. Like mercury in a petri dish, it ebbs and flows according to pressures exerted on it. Over the last two weeks, SW1’s mercur y has shifted, and dramatically.

Aussies recall Khawaja for Ashes openers

AUSTRALIA have recalled Usman Khawaja to their squad for the first two Ashes Tests, with the veteran batter competing with Travis Head for the vacant No5 spot.

Have you Heard? Amber makes Groucho return

AMBER HEARD was among guests at a star-studded fashion party at the Groucho Club.

I'd have slapped Stanley Johnson if he'd touched me, says minister

A CABINET minister today said she would have “slapped” Stanley Johnson if he had touched her inappropriately in the way alleged by a Tory MP.