Day: June 18, 2026

Middle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says HegsethMiddle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth

Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to reimpose a blockade against Iran if it fail to fulfil its commitments under the agreement Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity Analysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Donald Trump had ...

The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’

As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earnings Markuss Hussle wants his online students to understand one thing: he knows how to make money. There is no subtlety involved. ...

Here’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties | Emma BrockesHere’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties | Emma Brockes

A riot of joy and hugging and screaming followed the Knicks’ historic win. Britons can be jolly (Arsenal fans just were), but this was the gold standard There was a moment on Sunday morning when, scrolling through pages of content celebrating the New York Knicks’ spectacular NBA championship win in ...

As Spielberg confirms whether ET was ‘slimy or dry’, we enter a new age of the celebrity interviewAs Spielberg confirms whether ET was ‘slimy or dry’, we enter a new age of the celebrity interview

Veteran interviewees are forever trotting out the same anecdotes in response to unoriginal questions – until one fearless disruptor dared ask if ET had moist skin For the most part, Steven Spielberg has avoided most of the indignities of the modern day press tour. He hasn’t had to subject himself ...

‘You learn how to be idiotic artists’: Gilbert & George on fame, rebellion and their mystery new collaborator‘You learn how to be idiotic artists’: Gilbert & George on fame, rebellion and their mystery new collaborator

The Britart mavericks have now teamed up with an unlikely artist. Is their odd throuple an elaborate prank – or are the duo passing down their legacy? ‘Hello girls,” greets 82-year-old Gilbert Prousch, one half of art duo Gilbert & George, as he shakes my hand when I arrive at ...

Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace dealMiddle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal

Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window; both sides sign memorandum of understanding extending truce Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity Analysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war German defence minister ...