From Roman-era political potboilers to stories of Catholic priests struggling to impose their authority, what could the reading list of vice-president JD Vance’s wife be trying to tell us? Usha Vance, a very clever woman with dubious taste in men, likes to keep herself busy. While lesser mortals (me) waste ...
Month: October 2026
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith As a candidate positioned at the center of what researchers say are the worst Islamophobic attacks seen since the aftermath of 9/11, many would expect Abdul El-Sayed to simply ...
Cyndi Lauper on fun, fashion and freedom of expression: ‘We have braces on our brains’Cyndi Lauper on fun, fashion and freedom of expression: ‘We have braces on our brains’
As she auctions off her treasures, the synth-pop savant opens up about her eccentric style and why she doesn’t believe in cancel culture Before Cyndi Lauper rose to fame as one of the most singular pop breakouts of the 1980s, she was queen of the cash register at the edgy ...
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck: what next for the NFL’s $165m TV power couple as they head for a split?Troy Aikman and Joe Buck: what next for the NFL’s $165m TV power couple as they head for a split?
The duo have carved out lucrative and successful careers as TV audiences elsewhere are falling. It seems they won’t be together for much longer Troy Aikman knew when it was time to go. His aching body made the decision for him when he ended his NFL career in 2001. A ...
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinUS citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any “swap” required, Trump says. ...
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband saysAustralian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday. ...
Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go awayLawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected. ...
Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fineUndercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner. ...
Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in schoolTeenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children. ...
After three disastrous years, Israel needs to rethink itself. A new government would be a start | Dahlia ScheindlinAfter three disastrous years, Israel needs to rethink itself. A new government would be a start | Dahlia Scheindlin
Only a clear opposition victory would let us begin to heal, strengthen democracy and establish Palestinian rights Dahlia Scheindlin is a Tel Aviv-based political analyst Israel’s 27 October election is fast approaching, with little clarity about who will win. But Benjamin Netanyahu is more likely to lose. His polling is ...