Nobel winner Mario Vargas Llosa, 'a titan of Latin American literature', dies aged 89

The Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the pivotal figures who ignited a global boom in Latin American literature, has died aged 89.

Britain's Oldest Indian Restaurant Faces Royal Knockout in 100th Year

It has been a fixture of British-Indian dining since first opening its doors in April 1926 on the day Elizabeth II was born – and has, over the decades, served guests ranging from Marlon Brando to the late queen herself.

'What a wonderful world': all-female crew back after Bezos space trip

Six women - including the pop star Katy Perry and the US morning TV host Gayle King - yesterday safely completed a trip to the edge of outer space and back from a private Texas ranch on a rocket owned by Jeff Bezos, the Amazon co-founder and commercial space flight entrepreneur.

Blame game Experts say Tories wrong to cite net zero

Ed Miliband is being blamed unfairly for the problems ravaging the steel industry, experts said yesterday.

Big US tech firms accused of 'aggressive' tax avoidance

The big American tech firms known as the \"silicon six\" have been accused of paying almost $278bn (£211bn) less corporate income tax in the last decade compared with the statutory rate for US firms making the same profits.

Calls for an end to Sudan's information blackout as world leaders meet for talks

Sudan's information blackout has left relatives of people in the Zamzam refugee camp struggling to get news of their safety after it was overrun by paramilitaries at the weekend.

Stage review An unexpected arrival cranks up tensions in domestic noir

An unexpected arrival cranks up tensions in domestic noir

Modric becomes part-owner of Championship club Swansea

The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has acquired a minority stake in Swansea.

Beijing shrugs off risk to exports amid signs of US retreat on electronics levies

China has played down the risk of damage to its exports from Donald Trump's tariffs, with an official saying the \"sky won't fall\" as stock markets rose amid signs of a retreat on electronics restrictions.

Are they Sirius? Wizarding fans get first names in cast for HBO's epic Harry Potter TV adaptation

For many Harry Potter fans, no actors could ever live up to the original cast of the cherished film franchise.

Red Bull chiefs hold crisis talks as Verstappen stews

Senior figures at Red Bull held crisis talks after the Bahrain Grand Prix finished with a deeply dissatisfied Max Verstappen languishing in sixth place.

President wins re-election in Ecuador after poll seen as test of his 'war on drugs'

In an election seen as a referendum on his \"war on drugs\", Ecuador's rightwing president, Daniel Noboa, won Sunday's presidential runoff, defeating the leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez.

Semenyo's swift strike floors Fulham to halt Cherries' winless run

It falls to the squeezed middle to breathe life into the conclusion of the 2024-25 Premier League season.

Politicians vote for bans on Pride events in Hungary despite protests

Hungarian lawmakers have voted through a controversial constitutional amendment that campaigners described as a \"significant escalation\" in the government's efforts to crack down on dissent and chip away at human rights.

New pill to treat gonorrhoea can combat drug-resistant strains

A new gonorrhoea treatment that can fight drug-resistant infections was hailed by scientists yesterday.

Inquest hears barrister drowned in spite of son's rescue attempt

A barrister drowned while swimming in the sea off a remote area of Tenerife despite the \"valiant and brave attempt\" of his teenage son to save him after sea conditions deteriorated, an inquest has heard.

South Africa's hard World Cup pass raises Middle East question

The starting gun has been fired on the race to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035 and 2039.

Yeah, it hurts' Rose's grace enhanced magic Masters moment

There was one very happy man at Augusta yesterday, and there were 52 all in a stew, turning over thoughts of what went right and what went wrong, that short putt on the 6th, that wayward chip on 12, that sliced drive on 15, or whatever it was that cost them their shot at winning the 2025 Masters.

Holywood ending Home town pride for McIlroy's masterpiece

The torture was over, the sun shone and images of the familiar toothy grin were sprouting across Holywood, birthplace of the embodiment of agony and ecstasy known as Rory McIlroy.

Owners reunited with 'tornado tortoise' after deadly storms

A tortoise which was displaced from its home during a deadly outbreak of tornadoes in Mississippi in March has been reunited with its owners.

Howe braced for 'period of recovery' from pneumonia

Eddie Howe remains in hospital on Tyneside but is said to be on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

'Forgotten war': alarm Over Crisis in Sudan

Sudan is suffering from the world's largest humanitarian crisis and its civilians are continuing to pay the price for inaction by the global community, according to NGOs and the UN, as the country's civil war enters its third year.

Topgolf twins bring hi-tech pool to 'activity bar' market

Pool sharks could soon be playing a digitally enhanced version of the bar-room sport, after the British founders of the competitive leisure venues Topgolf and Puttshack raised $34m (£25m) to turn the game hi-tech.

Pet Shop Boys singer goes classical after seeing copy of Smash Hits

The Pet Shop Boys singer, Neil Tennant, has said that seeing an old copy of Smash Hits magazine in a vintage shop inspired him to move into classical music.

UAE Leaked UN report raises new concerns over country's role in conflict

Pressure is mounting on the United Arab Emirates over its presence at a crucial conference in London aimed at stopping the war in Sudan after a leaked confidential UN report raised fresh questions over the UAE's role in the devastating conflict.

White Lotus star says caricature of her was 'mean and unfunny'

Aimee Lou Wood has described a sketch on the US comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) which mocked her appearance as \"mean and unfunny\".

The Rock to co-write true-crime book about Hawaii mob boss

The actor Dwayne Johnson, who began his career as the wrestler The Rock, is co-writing a nonfiction book about a Hawaii crime syndicate in the 1960s and 70s.

Researchers' fictional gamers reveal 'disturbing' Roblox risks to children

\"Deeply disturbing\" research exposes how easy it is for children to encounter inappropriate content and interact unsupervised with adults on the gaming platform Roblox.

Russian strike kills dozens in Ukraine

At least 34 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people were going to church for Palm Sunday, in the worst attack on civilians this year.

'Hat-trick of hold-ups' for drivers over Easter break

Drivers heading off for Easter getaways face a \"hat-trick of hold-ups\" as the four-day weekend coincides with the end of the holidays for many schools.