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Oil market steady amid new fears on Middle East

NERVOUS financial markets were waiting to see how Israel responds to a drone and missile attack by Iran this weekend with many traders fearing a big spike in the oil price if the cycle of violence continues.

Tom Holland must call out the vile racist abuse of his co-star- or is he a coward?

RARELY is there a silver lining when it comes to racism.

The best place to stay (and shop) for the Paris Olympics? London

BARELY a day goes by without someone prominent proclaiming that this summer London is going to be the overspill city of the Olympics.

Sydney knife attacker who killed six at mall 'was targeting women'

AUSTRALIAN police said today it was \"obvious\" that a man who went on a knife rampage in a Sydney shopping centre had targeted women.

The opera composer inspired by Iron Maiden

Last month, the world’s first grand opera in Arabic was shown in London Will Hosie talks to its Australian composer, Lee Bradshaw, about his modern approach

Trump centre stage as hush money trial starts

The ex-president is accused of paying offa porn star and Playboy model

Rayner police meet today as she bids to draw line under row

POLICE chiefs were set to meet today to discuss how to take forward the probe into Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner's home sale controversy.

Smart move is to keep calm, Cameron tells the Israelis as he hails role of British pilots

BRITAIN and European allies today urged Israel to refrain from military action against Iran as the United Nations chief warned that the Middle East stood “on the brink” of a full-scale war.

Chandler back early to boost Quins as they face toughest of challenges

HARLEQUINS flanker Chandler Cunningham-South has recovered from his calf strain weeks ahead of schedule to return in time for tomorrow's Champions Cup quarter-final clash in Bordeaux.

'WE'VE GOT TO BELIEVE THIS TIE IS STILL ALIVE'

ANTONIO BATTLE CRY AS HE REMINDS HAMMERS THEY’VE COME BACK BEFORE

I'm surprised by Arsenal's evolution...and Rice has been key to that

IT HAS been 20 years since Arsenal last won the title, but Cesc Fabregas believes his former club are on the right track to return to the glory days of Arsene Wenger.

Transfer failings are laid bare as West Ham hopes hang by thread

Missing in action: Paqueta and Emerson, both of whom will be suspended for the second leg, can only watch as Hofman fires home

It's Mission possible for McConnell with classy Irish raider

ENGLAND has the favourite in last year’s winner Corach Rambler, while Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins have eight runners each — but Grand National glory at Aintree just might be bound for Ireland, with Mahler Mission and John McConnell.

McIlroy's a believer...if he can hang onto Scheffler's coat-tails

RORY McILROY believes he is still in the Masters hunt when play resumes at Augusta later today after shooting an opening round one-under par 71.

GDP edges up in February with end of UK recession now almost certain

THE UK economy is crawling away from recession but only “at a snail’s pace”, with GDP rising by just 0.1% in February, official figures show today.

I wish we had London theatre culture in the States

Acclaimed American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins talks to Nick Clark about black out nights and Bake Off

After the Cass Review, we must not push trans youth into the online Wild West

EARLIER this year, I was leafing through a book shop and happened upon a new memoir by the writer Lucy Sante, I Heard Her Call My Name. It ticked many of my boxes.

Iran's threats could drag it into a five-front war

IRAN, the United States and Israel are still teetering on the edge of a wider regional war across the Middle East as Tehran continues to threaten vengeance for the Israeli strike on their mission in Damascus that killed two of its top generals.

The Gilbert and George guide to London life

They are East End legends, and two of the capital’s greatest living artists — here they share their favourite spots from pubs to galleries to palaces

Vengeful families of victims in fight for $100m after OJ's death

THE families of OJ Simpson's alleged victims are set to pursue his estate for more than $100million after the death of the former American superstar.

Protests over Khan's record on tackling crime halt rowdy hustings in mayor vote

THE first London mayoral hustings had to be halted after Sadiq Khan faced repeated protests from an audience member over his record on tackling violent crime.

Ian McKellen's remarkable feat of skill, swagger and stamina

THIS is a four-star, almost four-hour Falstaff — a condensed version of Henry IV parts one and two that’s a luxurious feast for Ian McKellen and for audiences. Our greatest living classical actor attacks the part of the gluttonous, cowardly knight — one of the few male Shakespearean biggies he’s not previously ticked off — with relish and superb comic timing.

New police investigation over Rayner house sale

POLICE announced today that they are investigating Angela Rayner over the controversy surrounding her house sale.

Alonso's rise to coaching greatness no surprise to those who know him well

Malik Ouzia \"LIVED it. Loved it. Farewell beautiful game.\" The caption was poetic, the accompanying picture - a greyed scene and Xabi Alonso taking one last wistful glance back over his shoulder at an illustrious playing career a social media work of art.

ZOUMA: WE CAN END BAYER'S UNBEATEN RUN

SKIPPER BACKING HIS SIDE AGAINST GERMANS AS HE DREAMS OF EMULATING RICE BY LIFTING EURO TROPHY

Lions roar back to make it an historic night, but funding issue could tear team apart

LONDON LIONS became the first British team in basketball history to win a major European trophy as they overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Besiktas in the Women's EuroCup Final last night.

Flying under the radar may be Rory's best secret weapon

AUGUSTA National has become a millstone around the neck of Rory McIlroy ever since he squandered a four-shot lead on the final day in 2011.

Shares boost for AstraZenca in face of CEO pay row

A DIVIDEND hike today helped AstraZeneca seize the initiative ahead of an AGM showdown over greater rewards for the FTSE 100’s best-paid chief executive.

Lok'nStore bid heightens 'bargain basement' fears

ANOTHER major British company is set to be taken off London’s stock market in a foreign takeover deal struck today, highlighting worries across the City that low valuations are turning it into a global bargain basement.

As I watched Plaza Suite I had an epiphany about the vital importance of laziness.

WE'VE won the lottery!\" my girlfriend messaged me on WhatsApp, which did not excite me