The al-Qaida leader envisaged an economically battered US withdrawing from the Middle East – and a global Muslim uprising. Then the tide turned On 11 September, 25 years ago, Osama bin Laden drove with a small number of al-Qaida retainers and aides to a remote location in eastern Afghanistan. His ...
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Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes goldNeil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes gold
(Reprise)The 80-year-old continues his tireless output, delving into the past for inspiration to variable results – though two lengthy brand-new songs are real showstoppers You can’t fault Neil Young for his industry. Second Song is his second new album of 2026: the first, a double live set called As Time ...
‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11
Veterans recall chaos and confusion as the attacks unfolded – followed by a ‘war on terror’ that left agency with a tarnished reputation A generation of spies had lost an enemy but not yet found a role. Then came 9/11. A decade after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, al-Qaida’s ...
Crowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack SnapeCrowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack Snape
The morning kick-off provided ‘incredible’ vibes for a sell-out crowd clearly different to that which attends AFL and cricket games at the venue At 9am on a Friday, Melbourne’s tongues would usually be tinged with toothpaste. Beer, however, was the flavour craved by this throng of bros brought together by ...
US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Sabalenka v Pegula, Gauff v Rybakina – liveUS Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Sabalenka v Pegula, Gauff v Rybakina – live
Meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous talent Tiafoe v Shelton semi-final a legacy of departing Monfils Semi-finals begin at 7pm ET. Email Ella your thoughts! First set: Sabalenka 1-0 *Pegula (*denotes next server) A strong start for Sabalenka, who wins the first game with ease. She gets an ace on ...
Canada helped save the bald eagle from near extinction in the US – does the White House know?Canada helped save the bald eagle from near extinction in the US – does the White House know?
The White House posted a photo of bald eagle attacking a Canada goose to send a message – but it was Canada that played a critical role in the recovery of the bird in the US In late August, the White House posted a real photograph on social media of ...
A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?
Can blending these popular fruits in a smoothie adversely affect the berries’ nutritional benefits? Experts weigh in This year was shaping up to be a banner year for bananas: they were lauded as “2026’s big viral taste”, landed pride of place as Prada’s new lip balm flavor, and were even ...
I turned off my algorithm for 24 hours. Is this how social media used to be?I turned off my algorithm for 24 hours. Is this how social media used to be?
Thanks to a little-known feature in Instagram, I try to travel back to 2012 – before everything on the internet was an ad Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast I have a confession. I love my social media algorithm. It is a perfectly curated window ...
Big hits, massive ballads and titanic emotions: Céline Dion’s greatest songs – ranked!Big hits, massive ballads and titanic emotions: Céline Dion’s greatest songs – ranked!
As the French Canadian superstar returns for her first concerts since she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, we count down the best of an unabashedly romantic catalogue. Wind machines at the ready! When Céline Dion’s era as a foolproof hitmaker ended, she seemed weirdly liberated and more willing to ...
Violence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran warViolence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran war
Houthis try to take control of more of Yemen’s Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed government, giving Iran and its allies control over a key shipping lane Violence has erupted again in Yemen, killing and wounding around 1,000 people and displacing tens of thousands. It is the most significant fighting between ...