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17 Mayıs 2024

RICHARD KAY: Is a cherished institution about to fall into the hands of a man who likes to cash in on 'dying industries'?

For a billionaire businessman such as Daniel Kretinsky, whose nickname is the 'Czech Sphinx', Royal Mail promises to be the most fitting of possessions.

Our ludicrous eco-laws mean we're now importing thousands of cheap electric cars from China - which are as polluting as it's possible to be, writes ROSS CLARK

I'm not generally given to conspiracy theories, but I do sometimes wonder whether Chinese president Xi Jinping had a hand in Britain's commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Retired newsagent, 74, who came to Britain from Ghana in 1977 on a student visa before building a life, paying his taxes and winning police bravery award for chasing down a robber now faces deportation

Nelson Shardey, 74, (pictured) assumed he was officially seen as British until 2019 when he tried to apply for a British passport.

NHS trust made 'number of failures' in treatment of six-year-old girl before her death from sepsis - as inquest hears she was wrongly discharged from hospital

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust 'failed' in its care of Maya Siek, six, who died on December 21, 2022, having been sent home two days earlier.

Donald Trump hush money trial: Michael Cohen pressed on crimes and lies in court

Defence argued Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen was a serial fabulist.

King Charles applauded at Royal Opera House as attends gala performance

King Charles was paying tribute to the out-going music director Sir Antonio Pappano - who conducted the coronation orchestra.

Retired shopkeeper told he has no right to live in Britain after 50 years

Nelson Shardey moved to Britain on a student visa in 1977 but has remained here ever since.

As bird flu looms, the lessons of past pandemics take on new urgency - John M. Barry

New York Times opinion: We need to be prepared to fight the next war, not the last one.

New Caledonia riots: Ringleaders face home detention, TikTok banned

Four people have now been confirmed dead in the French territory.

How fashion fell out of love with the fuller-sized model (with a little help from Ozempic)

Former Vogue editor ALEXANDRA SHULMAN looks at why fewer plus-sized girls have been featured on catwalks this season - and the impact of weightloss drug Ozempic on the industry.

It began with nerves, then a spine-tingling sense of connection - finally pure rage: What happened when LIZ JONES spoke to her long-dead mother through an AI griefbot

Mummy, it's me, Lizzie. Mummy: Is that you? You look well. Thus begins an hour-long conversation with my mother who died, aged 94, in August 2014.

Teenagers could soon qualify as train drivers on £60k a year in bid to ease staffing shortages across Britain's railways

Ministers are keen to attract young train drivers into the cab in a bid to tackle the UK's widespread railway staffing crisis and 'build resilience' in the sector.

Giovanni Pernice 'QUITS' Strictly: Pro is 'adamant' he has done 'nothing wrong' but scrutiny has become 'too much' after former partners Amanda Abbington, Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh slammed his 'militant' approach

The professional dancer, 33, reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after the scrutiny became 'too much' when three of his ex dance partners slammed his 'militant' approach.

JAN MOIR: Damian Hurley's new film is not terrible, it's not awful, it's not bad - it's worse than all of that

Hugh Grant and David Furnish were among those at the premiere of Damian Hurley's debut film. What did they think as the full horror of Strictly Confidential unfurled before them?

Two women who tortured and kicked their 'quiet and shy' neighbour, 60, to death after falsely accusing him of being a paedophile are found guilty of murder

Zoe Rider, 36, and Nicola Lethbridge, 45, attacked 'quiet' 60-year-old Stephen Koszyczarski, even filming some of the sadistic attack as they taunted him with sickening, unfounded abuse.

Un sommet suisse pour une improbable paix en Ukraine

La diplomatie helvétique s’active pour convaincre le plus de pays possible de participer à une « conférence sur la paix », les 15 et 16 juin. S’il est peu probable que la réunion débouche sur des avancées concrètes, elle permettra à Berne de...

LA Rams coach shows remarkable recall remembering play calls from past NFL games

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has proved he has a phenomenal memory by being able to recall play calls from previous games against the team's 2024 season opponents

Sofyan Amrabat hints at Man Utd regret after Erik ten Hag finally gave him chance

Sofyan Amrabat hasn't had the desired impact at Manchester United with his appearances limited and the Moroccan has bemoaned the fact the club hasn't got to see the best of him

Israel-Hamas war: Rotorua activist Bernie Hornfeck, 95, joins Gaza protest

His first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.

Meet the MMA star who lived in a transit van for two years to support fighting dream

When Mike Shipman read a Miyamoto Mushashi book in his early days as an MMA fighter, the teachings of the Japanese philosopher changed his life in unthinkable ways

Transgender sex offender who was caught with three vulnerable children locked in his house when police broke down his door is spared jailed

Police had to break down Ryan Scott's door after neighbours reported seeing three youngsters enter his home. By the time they got in, he had engaged in sexual activity with a girl aged 14.

Waikato economic development agency Te Waka to close down

Te Waka would cease operations on June 30.

Northland Jersey bull wins national award

Glen Kaycee Sherlock JG is a CRV Jersey bull bred by the Tucker family from Northland.

Fly With Me review: How 'Barbie doll' air stewardesses battled outrageous 1970s sexism, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Has there ever been a more sexually suggestive ad campaign? 'I'm Judy,' smiled the blonde stripping down to her bikini in the Florida sunshine.