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Protesters holding signs advocating to save the winter fuel payment for pensioners.

Winter fuel payments to return — but half of pensioners will miss out

Rachel Reeves is expected to set out plans to restore the payments and then claw them back from millions of better-off pensioners through higher taxes

UK under dual pressure to increase defence spending now

Comments from General Sir Richard Barrons come alongside renewed US demands for Britain to increase its defence spending faster

Explained: Labour’s plan for illegal migrants — and is it working?

Satellite image of destroyed TU-95 aircrafts at Olenya air base after a drone strike.

Putin tells Trump he’ll seek revenge for Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian leader discussed response to attacks on long-range bombers with US counterpart, before also speaking to new Pope for first time

Silhouette of steelworker operating a clay gun at a blast furnace.

Battle to protect UK’s biggest steel company from Trump tariffs

Port Talbot-based Tata Steel could be excluded from agreement signed with US government

Olivia Colman accepting the Best Actress award at the 91st Academy Awards.

Skip Botox if you want to look more attractive — just smile

A politician speaking at a podium during Prime Minister's Questions.

Badenoch plans to override ECHR on asylum for illegal migrants

French police officer using binoculars on a beach.

Britain urges France to police its beaches ahead of fine weather

Mohamed Al-Fayed at a London High Court hearing.

Mohammed Al Fayed spied on Harrods changing rooms, says bodyguard

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visiting a primary school classroom.

Free school meals extended to all families on universal credit

Olivia Colman accepting the Best Actress award at the 91st Academy Awards.

Skip Botox if you want to look more attractive — just smile

A politician speaking at a podium during Prime Minister's Questions.

Badenoch plans to override ECHR on asylum for illegal migrants

French police officer using binoculars on a beach.

Britain urges France to police its beaches ahead of fine weather

Mohamed Al-Fayed at a London High Court hearing.

Mohammed Al Fayed spied on Harrods changing rooms, says bodyguard

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visiting a primary school classroom.

Free school meals extended to all families on universal credit

Woman in black dress dancing in a hospital room.

Meghan’s delivery-room dance with Harry in new video

The post comes after the Duchess of Sussex also released black-and-white photographs on Instagram to mark Lilibet’s birthday

Rachel Reeves giving a speech at a bus factory.

POLITICAL SKETCH

The more aggressively Reeves smiled, the worse her speech went

Illustration of the Peking University Oxford Centre, two men in suits, and three yellow stars.

Prince Andrew and ‘spy’ met UK–Chinese university head

Rachel Reeves giving a speech at a bus factory.

POLITICAL SKETCH

The more aggressively Reeves smiled, the worse her speech went

Illustration of the Peking University Oxford Centre, two men in suits, and three yellow stars.

Prince Andrew and ‘spy’ met UK–Chinese university head

Kite surfer jumping high in the air.

News in pictures

Kite surfer jumping high in the air.

News in pictures

High-tech search for Madeleine McCann near home of ‘angry’ suspect

Police officers searching for evidence in the Madeleine McCann investigation.

High-tech search for Madeleine McCann near home of ‘angry’ suspect

Sunny spring breaks solar power record

Three workers installing solar panels on a roof.

Sunny spring breaks solar power record

THE TIMES DIARY

Floella Benjamin defends artists over AI voice battles

Floella Benjamin at the Chelsea Flower Show.

THE TIMES DIARY

Floella Benjamin defends artists over AI voice battles

Editor's picks

Lara Pulver and Adam Dannheisser in a scene from Fiddler on the Roof.

REVIEW

FIRST NIGHT

Fiddler on the Roof is a joyous, heart-stopping, five-star hit

Stripped of schmaltz and imbued with a genuine folk sensibility, Jordan Fein’s version of the classic musical starts at the Barbican and then tours

Theatre & Dance

Woman checking her fitness tracker while standing outdoors.

FIRST PERSON

I’m a tracker sceptic. Would these cutting-edge devices convert me?

Health & Fitness

Collage of three musicians: a man in a suit singing into a microphone, a woman with an afro singing into a microphone, and a man playing an electric guitar.

‘Every time I hear Bob Dylan, I think of Nanna’ — the songs that remind us of lost ones

Woman checking her fitness tracker while standing outdoors.

FIRST PERSON

I’m a tracker sceptic. Would these cutting-edge devices convert me?

Health & Fitness

Collage of three musicians: a man in a suit singing into a microphone, a woman with an afro singing into a microphone, and a man playing an electric guitar.

‘Every time I hear Bob Dylan, I think of Nanna’ — the songs that remind us of lost ones

World

Collage of a law enforcement officer, a sinking boat, seized drugs, and a helicopter, against a background of yellow stars.

IN DEPTH

How the world’s most feared drug cartels are waging war in Europe

Rising demand for cocaine has pushed shootouts by ‘gangster nurseries’ onto the streets of Paris, Madrid and beyond

Infant in bassinet between two empty bassinets.

IN DEPTH

Child of our times: how Japan’s birthrate fell to record low

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaking at a ceremony commemorating Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran rejects US pressure to curb uranium enrichment

Infant in bassinet between two empty bassinets.

IN DEPTH

Child of our times: how Japan’s birthrate fell to record low

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaking at a ceremony commemorating Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran rejects US pressure to curb uranium enrichment

Comment

a woman wearing a blue jacket and white shirt smiles for the camera

JULIET SAMUEL Ludicrous legal posturing won’t stop Russia

Treaties banning landmines and retrospectively prosecuting soldiers undermine Nato’s security in dangerous times

Illustration of politicians digging with shovels, with speech bubbles saying "We are delivering on our promise..." and "To get spades in the ground!"

Cartoon by Morten Morland

a man with a beard is wearing a black shirt

HUGO RIFKIND Reform’s Scottish rise reopens old wounds

a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt smiles for the camera

EDWARD LUCAS National defence must include our elections

a woman wearing a necklace with a cross on it

JANICE TURNER | NOTEBOOK Swabs are a knockout blow to the sports bros

DAVID BLUNKETT Let’s give World Service the funding its power deserves

Life & Style

Collage of three women in different outfits.

CAITLIN MORAN’S CELEBRITY WATCH

Here’s my (free) advice to the feuding Beckhams

As Brooklyn’s falling-out with his parents reaches dizzying new heights, has he thought about turning off Instagram?

a woman with blonde hair is wearing a black shirt

Deborah Ross Thank the bus driver? Whatever next — a kiss on the cheek?

a woman in a blue shirt smiles for the camera

Carol Midgley What, coffee is anti-ageing? That’s not good news — I hate the stuff

a woman with blonde hair is wearing a black shirt

Deborah Ross Thank the bus driver? Whatever next — a kiss on the cheek?

a woman in a blue shirt smiles for the camera

Carol Midgley What, coffee is anti-ageing? That’s not good news — I hate the stuff

Business

President Trump and Jerome Powell at the White House.

Trump demands interest rate cut from ‘too late’ Powell

The president has renewed his attack on the Federal Reserve chairman, citing a disappointing jobs report and the fact that Europe is cutting rates

Portrait of a man in a suit and glasses.

Robert Lea Has Elon Musk left Tesla in bad odour?

Patrick Hosking byline

Patrick Hosking Don’t count on the Pension Schemes Bill paying off for you

Portrait of a man in a suit and glasses.

Robert Lea Has Elon Musk left Tesla in bad odour?

Patrick Hosking byline

Patrick Hosking Don’t count on the Pension Schemes Bill paying off for you

Sport

London, England, 25th May 2024. Dave Brailsford and Sir Jim Ratcliffe during the The FA Cup match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage

EXCLUSIVE

Brailsford steps back at United as Ratcliffe reshuffles Ineos Sport

Former cycling team principal to focus on helping Geraint Thomas in his new role at Ineos Grenadiers after reducing commitment at Old Trafford

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking.

Club World Cup tickets cut to 16% of original price as Messi fails to pull in punters

Trevoh Chalobah and Jude Bellingham of England's men's national team during training.

England stars swallow ‘digital pills’ during Tuchel’s gruelling heat training

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking.

Club World Cup tickets cut to 16% of original price as Messi fails to pull in punters

Trevoh Chalobah and Jude Bellingham of England's men's national team during training.

England stars swallow ‘digital pills’ during Tuchel’s gruelling heat training

Culture

Illustration of books, a skull, a bird, and a plant on a shelf, with a woman's portrait in a circle.

Q&A

DEAD, ALIVE AND UNDERRATED

Elizabeth Strout: I first read Mrs Dalloway aged 18 — it’s a work of art

The Olive Kitteridge author picks her favourite books, including classics by Virginia Woolf and Colm Tóibín

Marc Maron and Owen Wilson in a scene from "Stick."

Can Owen Wilson’s charm turn this golf comedy into the next Ted Lasso?

Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie of The Creatures in 1983.

INTERVIEW

My wild life with Siouxsie Sioux

Marc Maron and Owen Wilson in a scene from "Stick."

Can Owen Wilson’s charm turn this golf comedy into the next Ted Lasso?

Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie of The Creatures in 1983.

INTERVIEW

My wild life with Siouxsie Sioux

Travel

Woman in patterned jacket with Uluru in the background.

INTERVIEW

MY HOLS

Stephanie Shirley at 91: ‘I think I’ve got a couple more big trips left in me’

The nonagenarian tech pioneer on the journey that changed her life, travels with her disabled son and why Japan is next on her list

Airplane seats with in-flight entertainment screens.

Cathy Adams Most airlines ignore economy — but these are the ones doing it well

Panoramic view of Saint-Pierre Bridge in Toulouse, France, with the Dome de la Grave in the background.

Julia Brookes ‘Avis didn’t have the hire car we’d booked and charged us £619 for another’

Airplane seats with in-flight entertainment screens.

Cathy Adams Most airlines ignore economy — but these are the ones doing it well

Panoramic view of Saint-Pierre Bridge in Toulouse, France, with the Dome de la Grave in the background.

Julia Brookes ‘Avis didn’t have the hire car we’d booked and charged us £619 for another’

Money

Portrait of Imogen Tew.

COMMENT

INVESTMENT EYE

I’m on the hunt for a boring British blue chip

Portrait of Imogen Tew.

COMMENT

INVESTMENT EYE

I’m on the hunt for a boring British blue chip

COMMENT

THE BIG QUESTION

Should workers who don’t come into the office have their pay cut?

Illustration of a mother working on her laptop while talking on the phone, with her toddler child eating nearby.

COMMENT

THE BIG QUESTION

Should workers who don’t come into the office have their pay cut?

Why you could be waiting until 2029 for a Premium Bond win

Illustration of premium bonds, cash, and blocks showing years 2025-2029.

Why you could be waiting until 2029 for a Premium Bond win

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

A breakdown lorry left a £1,500 hole in my cesspit

Collage of a woman with arms crossed, a car on a tow truck, and septic tanks being installed.

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

A breakdown lorry left a £1,500 hole in my cesspit

Obituaries

Photo of Marthe Cohn, a French resistance member during World War II.

OBITUARY

Marthe Cohn, petite spy who fooled the Nazis

Photo of Marthe Cohn, a French resistance member during World War II.

OBITUARY

Marthe Cohn, petite spy who fooled the Nazis

Lives remembered

Charles Frederick Dewhurst holding a chameleon.

Lives remembered

Edmund White, groundbreaking paragon of gay literature

Martin Amis and Edmund White walking in Paris.

Edmund White, groundbreaking paragon of gay literature

Richard Garwin, creator of the hydrogen bomb

Black and white photo of Dr. Richard L. Garwin at the IBM Research Laboratory.

Richard Garwin, creator of the hydrogen bomb

Luxury

Man wearing a light blue shirt, pinstripe shorts, white socks, and black loafers.

NEW

You too can dress like Paul Mescal — the best short shorts for summer

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Man wearing a light blue shirt, pinstripe shorts, white socks, and black loafers.

NEW

You too can dress like Paul Mescal — the best short shorts for summer

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NEW

The best luxury resortwear for women

54 minutes ago

Palm Beach socialites and friends gathered around a white sports car.

NEW

The best luxury resortwear for women

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Jane Fonda at 87 — ‘Being an activist doesn’t mean not caring how you look’

Jane Fonda at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony.

Jane Fonda at 87 — ‘Being an activist doesn’t mean not caring how you look’

You’ll never want to leave — it’s one of Barbados’s prettiest hotels

Tropical resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

You’ll never want to leave — it’s one of Barbados’s prettiest hotels

Today's puzzles

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