Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced out Since Donald Trump’s first term, they have been viewed comfortingly as the “adults in the room,” a last line of defense against the impulsive whims of a president with access to the nuclear codes. Now – ...
Month: May 2026
Polanski stands by concerns over police response to Golders Green attackPolanski stands by concerns over police response to Golders Green attack
The Green Party leader previously apologised for “sharing a tweet in haste” about the knife attack on Wednesday. ...
From shared toothbrushes to mid-sex water bladders, You Be the Judge tries to settle domestic disputes. But what happened next?From shared toothbrushes to mid-sex water bladders, You Be the Judge tries to settle domestic disputes. But what happened next?
For five years, our column has attempted to settle rows about the important little things … but what happens after the verdicts are in? Since 2021, I’ve had one of the most brilliantly nosy jobs in journalism. Writing Saturday magazine’s You be the judge column has let me into the ...
Welcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear – but booze became a very bad friendWelcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear – but booze became a very bad friend
Gemma Correll has suffered from anxiety and depression disorders since childhood, and at 16 she discovered a magical elixir that promised to make her feel better. In this extract from her new book, she shows how that promise was broken In 2018, I was in my 30s and living in ...
‘You’re not one of us, are you?’: How a Ukrainian soldier survived two weeks in a Russian dugout‘You’re not one of us, are you?’: How a Ukrainian soldier survived two weeks in a Russian dugout
When Vadym Lietunov spotted a fortified position after his own had been blown up, he didn’t realise it belonged to the enemy The bombing began the morning after Vadym Lietunov arrived on the frontline. It went on for six or seven hours each day. The Russians hit the dugout where ...
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US RepublicansGermany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence. ...
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country’s military nous. ...
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackoutThe clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show “the real picture”. ...
Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girlMan charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
The girl’s death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared. ...
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concertHuge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
Shakira’s appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years. ...