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David Hockney, giant of British art, dies aged 88

The painter from Yorkshire’s work was enduringly popular, instantly recognisable and at times record-breakingly sought-after

Obituaries
47 minutes ago

Britain looking at last war instead of readying for the next, Carns warns

The former armed forces minister says the investment plan is too slow and ‘not serious’. He says the UK risks losing its relevance on the world stage

24 minutes ago

Even after Healey, Starmer wants to fight on

His defence secretary has resigned, much of the party is in despair but still the PM thinks there’s no case for him to go






Igor Levit: ‘I lost 90% of my social circle after October 7’

The pianist talks about antisemitism in the classical world — and the organisation he has set up to combat it


Fact To File ridden by Mark Walsh winning the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Chase.
Fact To File ridden by Mark Walsh winning the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Chase.
Paddy Power owner ditches London stock market listing
Collage of a red car next to a pothole and three blue bar graphs on a light yellow background.
Collage of a red car next to a pothole and three blue bar graphs on a light yellow background.
Worst county for potholes revealed — how does your area compare?

Headshot of pianist Igor Levit, who wears glasses and a black jacket, against a blue background.
Headshot of pianist Igor Levit, who wears glasses and a black jacket, against a blue background.
Igor Levit: ‘I lost 90% of my social circle after October 7’





Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, poses for a portrait wearing his team's jersey.
Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, poses for a portrait wearing his team's jersey.
Thinking, smoking, listening — calm Carlo has brought order to Brazil chaos



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Was British tourist killed for her body parts?

The Times podcast series Ghost Mountain has spent months tracking suspicious activity and links to ‘witchcraft’ in the case of Lorna McSorley



SpaceX lifts off with record-breaking $1.8trn flotation

Biggest IPO in history puts satellite, rockets and AI company’s founder Elon Musk on course to become world’s first trillionaire


Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street in Belfast.
Far right, Russia and web agitators: who is stirring Belfast unrest?

Hours after the stabbing attack on Monday, footage went global, activists were calling for a mass protest and false information was spreading


If ministers fear X fuels disorder, they should stop using it

The government voices concern about the social media platform spreading hate but has hundreds of accounts that help make it a success



Illustration of different career paths, showing a woman at a computer, a man in an NHS paramedic uniform, a person hanging a picture frame, and a person holding a baby.
The UK’s 100 top apprenticeship employers 2026

In a shrinking graduate job market, more young people are looking to earn as they learn






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A young woman smiling and holding a pink pen, sitting at a desk with a notebook, and a bookshelf behind her.
‘I went to private school, but don’t call me privileged’

My parents spent more than they could afford to educate me and my sister — it’s not an option for my daughter now



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Jo Elvin and Amanda Wakeley posing, one in white and the other in a floral print shirt.
Sexy blonde or man repeller? The fashion designer v the editor

Amanda Wakeley is the epitome of stealth wealth. Jo Elvin loves prints. How have these opposites turned their style advice into a YouTube hit?


Clare and Jack Mosley posing together, with Clare in a green suit and Jack in a blue shirt.
Clare Bailey Mosley: ‘Michael would have been such a lovely grandfather’



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The 25 best films of the decade (so far) — chosen by experts and stars


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Sophie Raworth: ‘My sister and I had nothing in common’

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Illustration of a figure with long hair and bare shoulders on a textured background.

Hundreds of victims of wartime sexual violence have been recorded since the 2022 invasion. Suspects have escaped the prospect of justice — until now

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How US came round to the beautiful game

When America hosted the World Cup in 1994, it was still viewed as an oddity — but today there is genuine excitement



Illustration of Donald Trump playing soccer with the globe.

Cartoon by Morten Morland



a woman wearing a white sweater and gold earrings smiles for the camera
Promoting rage is social media’s business model






a woman wearing a white sweater and gold earrings smiles for the camera
Promoting rage is social media’s business model







A bartender pours a pint of beer from a tap, with three men visible in the blurred background.
Dan NeidleThis tax cut would be incredibly stupid



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US President Donald Trump making a hand gesture in the Oval Office.
Oil drops below $90 after Trump calls off Iran strike
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Elon Musk standing in front of a rocket model and a backdrop with the "Axel Springer Award" logo.
Elon Musk gives UK investors the thrill London fails to provide

a man in a suit and tie is wearing glasses
Alistair OsborneHeathrow’s case for third runway doesn’t fly



Fashion’s great survivor won’t retire – he’s having too much fun


Ardmore on brink, leaving major projects in limbo




Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, poses for a portrait wearing his team's jersey.

Italian arrived with nation’s World Cup qualification hopes in danger — he may not have a vintage squad, but he knows how to make them tick



A conductor leads an orchestra on a checkered floor, with audience members standing around them.

Tom Morris semi-staged this concert at Smith Square Hall in London, a peripatetic performance of the First Symphony


Illustration of Cary Grant superimposed on Hamlet's body with a skull in hand and a speech bubble reading "To be or not to be..."
From Spielberg’s Bond to Cary Grant’s Hamlet — the great lost films


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An e-bike with a trailer attached to its rear wheel is parked on a grassy field in front of a cluster of large trees, under a blue sky with white clouds.
Air Commodore Tim Thorn smiling in a cockpit.
Air Commodore Tim Thorn, RAF pilot with ‘nine lives’

Flying instructor and officer who survived ejection mid-air collision, deftly handled near misses and became head of security at De Beers, dies aged 83

Air Commodore Tim Thorn smiling in a cockpit.
Air Commodore Tim Thorn, RAF pilot with ‘nine lives’


Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis author who attacked Iranian regime


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