Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British bases Hackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down. The incident involved a small-scale energy generator, according to the ...
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‘The country of my birth has lost its heart’: Miriam Margolyes on how to fix broken Britain‘The country of my birth has lost its heart’: Miriam Margolyes on how to fix broken Britain
At 85, the actor has lived through much political upheaval. But, she writes, today’s hostile times feel like ‘the worst yet’. She reflects on her journey from teenage Tory to full-throated leftist – and says there’s still time to save the nation from the bad guys A funny thing happened ...
Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PMDrill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM
North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debate When oil was first discovered off the north-east coast of Scotland in September 1969, industry folklore has it that the duty superintendent ...
Is a French Sunday the secret to a healthier, happier life? | Polly HudsonIs a French Sunday the secret to a healthier, happier life? | Polly Hudson
The idea of being deliberately unproductive is certainly tempting. The only concern is that you might enjoy it too much … They know what they’re doing when it comes to kissing, toast and horns, so get ready for a French Sunday. A new theory suggests that embracing this intriguing-sounding strategy ...
The ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in CrimeaThe ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in Crimea
Friends close to Margarita Reutt are shocked she could allegedly plant bomb that killed Ukrainian defector Robert Shageev, while others recall a stubborn grit to see any plan through It was just after dawn in Sevastopol when a powerful explosion tore through a quiet square in a residential district of ...
Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’
Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security council The new leader of Iran’s top security body has warned its neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy, and threatened US commercial interests in the region, as Donald Trump ...
Brentford v Tottenham: Premier League – liveBrentford v Tottenham: Premier League – live
⚽ New-look Spurs make short trip to Brentford. 5.30pm (BST) KO⚽ Today’s scores | Sign up for Football Daily | Mail Scott The teams are out! Brentford wear their red and white stripes, while Spurs are in their blue, pink, purple and many more colours away kit. According to the ...
Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of PalestineFormer British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine
In letter to Macron and Burnham, more than 100 senior figures accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and call for measures including trade ban More than 100 French and British former diplomats have said Palestine is being erased in front of the world’s eyes and called for urgent action including trade ...
Persuasion, denial and bluster: Trump ‘stuck’ on Iran war ahead of electionsPersuasion, denial and bluster: Trump ‘stuck’ on Iran war ahead of elections
As the president tries to extract the US from his Iran war quagmire, leadership in Tehran is only too happy to crush his midterm dreams In the aftermath of his devastating election defeat, the US president remained haunted by regrets over Iran. Months before Jimmy Carter lost the 1980 presidential ...
‘It exists only for pleasure’: does ice-cream have a future in the age of wellness fads and weight-loss drugs?‘It exists only for pleasure’: does ice-cream have a future in the age of wellness fads and weight-loss drugs?
As fitness-conscious consumers turn away from processed foods, the industry is scrambling for new ideas, including nutrient-rich lollies and protein-packed tubs. Will they take the fun out of this summer treat? Last month I stood in the biggest ice-cream factory in Britain and watched a 5-metre Viennetta mint-flavoured ice-cream cake ...