Friday March 7 2025
The Times & The Sunday Times
President Trump and President Zelenskyy at the White House.
Trump is ‘encouraged’ by Zelensky peace talks

US and Ukraine to discuss plan in Saudi Arabia

Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump and President Zelenskyy at the White House.
Trump is ‘encouraged’ by Zelensky peace talks

US and Ukraine to discuss plan in Saudi Arabia

Russia-Ukraine war
Zelensky: Ending attacks on Ukraine will prove Putin wants peace

President Zelensky challenges Russia to halt missile attacks

Russia-Ukraine war
Pope gives thanks for prayers in voice message from hospital
Europe
A man in a white shirt with a group of friends at a bar.
EXCLUSIVE
Pictured: The crossbow killer with his brother in murder

The close relationship between the ‘reserved’ younger man and his ‘hotheaded’ sibling, jailed for a killing seven years earlier, can now be disclosed

Crime
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Four women walking in a park on a sunny day.
Spring sunshine makes Manchester hotter than Malaga
Environment
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Girl playing soccer.
Family pay tribute to girl, 10, who died after being hit by car on rugby pitch
Crime
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Attorney General Richard Hermer arriving at a Cabinet meeting in London.
Lord Hermer accused of blocking Russian asset seizures for Ukraine
Politics
Photo of Maria Eftimova, a civil engineer, celebrating atop a mountain.
Extreme sports lover fell 65ft to her death during Snowdonia scramble
Wales
Foreign Secretary David Lammy at a press conference.
EXCLUSIVE
‘Softer sentencing’ for minorities was based on Lammy report
Politics
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Woman surrounded by Irish Wolfhounds.
It’s a dog’s life at Crufts — and a lick and a promise just won’t do
NHS leaders ordered to propose £7bn cuts to services
Healthcare
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Editor's picks

Anna Chancellor and her daughter Poppy at the 59th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards drinks reception.
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
Anna Chancellor on the death of her only child: ‘Poppy was our star’
Theatre & Dance

World

British aid worker describes ‘hell’ of Kryvyi Rih missile strike

Karol Swiacki was en route to renovate a school when the Russian missile hit. He called on President Trump, who has stopped US aid, to visit Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war
Man in crown standing in champagne bar surrounded by many bottles of champagne.
Self-styled king of Milan accused of drugs and prostitution racket
Europe
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach at the 53rd Golden Globe Awards.
NEW
Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, dies by suicide
US news
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton performing at the Tony Awards.
Hamilton creator stages a rebellion against Trump’s arts purge
US news
Metz's mayor and deputy mayor present a new school uniform.
Funding cut puts an end to Macron’s school uniform trial
Europe
Passengers and a pilot subduing a man on a plane.
Passengers tackle shotgun teenager boarding airliner in Australia
Australasia
The moment one of the bombs detonated was caught on security camera
Fifteen injured after South Korean jets accidentally bomb village
Asia
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton performing at the Tony Awards.
Hamilton creator stages a rebellion against Trump’s arts purge
US news
Metz's mayor and deputy mayor present a new school uniform.
Funding cut puts an end to Macron’s school uniform trial
Europe
Passengers and a pilot subduing a man on a plane.
Passengers tackle shotgun teenager boarding airliner in Australia
Australasia
The moment one of the bombs detonated was caught on security camera
Fifteen injured after South Korean jets accidentally bomb village
Asia
Man in crown standing in champagne bar surrounded by many bottles of champagne.
Self-styled king of Milan accused of drugs and prostitution racket
Europe
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach at the 53rd Golden Globe Awards.
NEW
Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, dies by suicide
US news

Comment

a man in a suit with his arms crossed looks at the camera
PATRICK MAGUIREHow Labour can avoid the Harman trap

Ministers must answer the question that defeated the Blair-era welfare secretary: why are they cutting benefits?

Illustration of Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with a speech bubble saying "God help the Europeans if they rely on American intelligence!" A crowd looks on.

Cartoon by Morten Morland

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GERARD BAKEROpportunist or sycophant? JD Vance is both
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EMMA DUNCANTrump could actually Make Europe Great Again
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MARTIN SAMUEL | NOTEBOOKThere’s neigh predicting this unbridled president
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JAWAD IQBALGive us a break, Prince William, how could the NHS fund this?
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GERARD BAKEROpportunist or sycophant? JD Vance is both
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Life & Style

Collage of a man, Michael Jackson, and a young boy.
NEW
INTERVIEW
Michael Jackson abused me when I was 10. I still want justice

James Safechuck is taking to court the people in the pop star’s entourage who, he believes, failed to protect him

Film
Silhouette of a woman holding a microphone on stage.
Gavanndra HodgeHow to talk to your children about confidence
a woman with blonde hair is wearing a black shirt
Deborah RossI miss you, old boiler. My Nest smart thermostat is the devil’s work
Group of friends toasting with champagne at an outdoor party.
NEW
COMMENT
Oh, no Meghan! You’ve just made being a host more hellish than ever
Property & Home
Three men holding a large pike they caught while fishing.
21 of the best fishing spots in the UK
Wildlife & Nature
Portrait of Molly Gunn wearing a black t-shirt that says "MOTHER".
FIRST PERSON
My 20-year marriage has ended. I’m dreading getting naked with a new man
Sex & Relationships
Father and son sitting on a bench after playing basketball, talking and drinking water.
How to talk to your child about drugs — by the professor who knows
Parenting
Group of friends toasting with champagne at an outdoor party.
NEW
COMMENT
Oh, no Meghan! You’ve just made being a host more hellish than ever
Property & Home
Three men holding a large pike they caught while fishing.
21 of the best fishing spots in the UK
Wildlife & Nature
Portrait of Molly Gunn wearing a black t-shirt that says "MOTHER".
FIRST PERSON
My 20-year marriage has ended. I’m dreading getting naked with a new man
Sex & Relationships
Father and son sitting on a bench after playing basketball, talking and drinking water.
How to talk to your child about drugs — by the professor who knows
Parenting
Silhouette of a woman holding a microphone on stage.
Gavanndra HodgeHow to talk to your children about confidence
a woman with blonde hair is wearing a black shirt
Deborah RossI miss you, old boiler. My Nest smart thermostat is the devil’s work

Business

President Trump in the Oval Office.
Trump rows back on Mexico and Canada trade tariffs

Some levies delayed for a month

Companies
a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background
Alistair OsborneKeep watching ITV for more drama
a woman wearing a black sweater looks at the camera
Lauren AlmeidaIs it time to buy shares in Salesforce?
Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner at a housing development.
Labour’s housing targets hit by falling approvals and slow building rates
Economics
Rupert Soames, new head of the CBI, at CBI offices in London.
Labour’s employment reforms are ‘highly damaging’, says CBI chief
Companies
Pedestrians walking past a Boots store in London.
Boots owner agrees $10bn takeover deal with US private equity firm
US business
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, addressing the media.
Europe’s central bank cuts interest rate to 2.5%
Economics
Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner at a housing development.
Labour’s housing targets hit by falling approvals and slow building rates
Economics
Rupert Soames, new head of the CBI, at CBI offices in London.
Labour’s employment reforms are ‘highly damaging’, says CBI chief
Companies
Pedestrians walking past a Boots store in London.
Boots owner agrees $10bn takeover deal with US private equity firm
US business
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, addressing the media.
Europe’s central bank cuts interest rate to 2.5%
Economics
a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background
Alistair OsborneKeep watching ITV for more drama
a woman wearing a black sweater looks at the camera
Lauren AlmeidaIs it time to buy shares in Salesforce?

Sport

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Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur reacting to an injury during a soccer match.
EUROPA LEAGUE
Postecoglou slams sorry Spurs’ lack of resilience after belief-sapping loss

AZ Alkmaar 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0

Football
England rugby player celebrating a try.
Stuart BarnesDingwall the fly half whisperer can breathe new life into England’s midfield
Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrating a goal.
James GheerbrantEngland crippled by home burdens — far-flung stars of new era can change that
Emmanuel Meafou of France during a rugby match.
SIX NATIONS
France name seven forwards on bench — but should it be allowed?
Rugby union
Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United reacts during a Europa League soccer match.
EUROPA LEAGUE
Zirkzee bounces back to rescue United team frozen by fear
Football
Cyriel Dessers celebrates scoring a goal.
EUROPA LEAGUE
Rangers storm humbled Mourinho’s fortress to pull off unlikeliest of wins
Football
Emma Raducanu playing tennis.
NEW
Flat Raducanu falls at first hurdle in ‘difficult’ return to court
Tennis
Emmanuel Meafou of France during a rugby match.
SIX NATIONS
France name seven forwards on bench — but should it be allowed?
Rugby union
Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United reacts during a Europa League soccer match.
EUROPA LEAGUE
Zirkzee bounces back to rescue United team frozen by fear
Football
Cyriel Dessers celebrates scoring a goal.
EUROPA LEAGUE
Rangers storm humbled Mourinho’s fortress to pull off unlikeliest of wins
Football
Emma Raducanu playing tennis.
NEW
Flat Raducanu falls at first hurdle in ‘difficult’ return to court
Tennis
England rugby player celebrating a try.
Stuart BarnesDingwall the fly half whisperer can breathe new life into England’s midfield
Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrating a goal.
James GheerbrantEngland crippled by home burdens — far-flung stars of new era can change that

Culture

Lady Gaga performing at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
REVIEW
Lady Gaga’s new album — these dancefloor bangers are the diva at her best

Newly engaged, the pop star says her seventh studio album, Mayhem, comes from a place of happiness

Music
Photo of Angela Green and Ross Ramgobin in a production of *Uprising*.
The best classical concerts and opera: our reviews
Classical & Opera
Man holding a viola.
REVIEW
Timothy Ridout — and the best classical albums of 2025 so far
Classical & Opera
Photo of Charlie Hiscock as Cosme McMoon and Wendi Peters as Florence Foster Jenkins in a production of Glorious!.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Glorious! — the ear-splitting tale of a squawking diva
Theatre & Dance
Charli XCX and Neil Young at Glastonbury.
COMMENT
How do I choose between Neil Young and Charli XCX at this year’s Glastonbury?
Music
Group photo of four people in a room.
VIEWING GUIDE
What’s on TV and radio tonight — Extraordinary Portraits
TV & Radio
Andy and Jez Williams of Doves.
UPDATED
The best albums of 2025 so far
Music
Photo of Charlie Hiscock as Cosme McMoon and Wendi Peters as Florence Foster Jenkins in a production of Glorious!.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Glorious! — the ear-splitting tale of a squawking diva
Theatre & Dance
Charli XCX and Neil Young at Glastonbury.
COMMENT
How do I choose between Neil Young and Charli XCX at this year’s Glastonbury?
Music
Group photo of four people in a room.
VIEWING GUIDE
What’s on TV and radio tonight — Extraordinary Portraits
TV & Radio
Andy and Jez Williams of Doves.
UPDATED
The best albums of 2025 so far
Music
Photo of Angela Green and Ross Ramgobin in a production of *Uprising*.
The best classical concerts and opera: our reviews
Classical & Opera
Man holding a viola.
REVIEW
Timothy Ridout — and the best classical albums of 2025 so far
Classical & Opera

Travel

Culloden Estate and Spa near Belfast - one of the best places to stay in the UK
REVIEW
NORTHERN IRELAND
Culloden Estate and Spa hotel review: a plush country house hotel in easy reach of Belfast

This former Bishop’s Palace has character in spades — not to mention cracking views of Belfast Lough

Woman walking down a narrow street in Houmt Souk, Djerba, Tunisia.
The always-sunny Med island with no crowds that finally has a direct flight
Amara hotel, Cyprus
REVIEW
Amara hotel review: an idyllic beachfront stay in Cyprus
Toronto skyline viewed from a park.
This is Canada’s most vibrant city — and it’s perfect for spring
Man in green jacket with Forth Bridge in background.
INTERVIEW
MY HOLS
Michael Portillo: I stayed in Lenin’s suite in Moscow
Inspiration
Hallstatt village reflected in a lake, Austria.
The easy way to see central Europe — by train and boat
Europe
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Portugal
REVIEW
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa review: a 1930s Algarve jewel set beside the sea
Toronto skyline viewed from a park.
This is Canada’s most vibrant city — and it’s perfect for spring
Man in green jacket with Forth Bridge in background.
INTERVIEW
MY HOLS
Michael Portillo: I stayed in Lenin’s suite in Moscow
Inspiration
Hallstatt village reflected in a lake, Austria.
The easy way to see central Europe — by train and boat
Europe
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Portugal
REVIEW
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa review: a 1930s Algarve jewel set beside the sea
Woman walking down a narrow street in Houmt Souk, Djerba, Tunisia.
The always-sunny Med island with no crowds that finally has a direct flight
Amara hotel, Cyprus
REVIEW
Amara hotel review: an idyllic beachfront stay in Cyprus
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Obituaries

A military officer in uniform observes a Soviet May Day parade in Berlin.
OBITUARY
Lieutenant Colonel Tony Le Tissier: prison governor when Hess took his own life
OBITUARY
Malcolm Le Grice, film-maker in Andy Warhol mould
OBITUARY
Joey Molland, Badfinger guitarist

Parenting

A mother and her son at home in London.
FIRST PERSON
I’ve had sex 255 times — and still no second baby
The best book recommendations — for kids, by kids
Move over, Gruffalo: these are the world’s best picture books

Science

Chocolate Labrador looking at a bowl of dog food; DNA strand under magnifying glass.
The ‘hungry genes’ that make labradors — and humans — fat
How to fix your dodgy knee — use your nose
Deep space x-ray shows star devouring planet the size of Jupiter

Environment

A rescue worker wading through floodwaters in Tenbury Wells, England.
TIMES EARTH
The unusual way to save one of Britain’s most flooded towns
Viscountess takes on Met chief in battle over Kew conservation site
TIMES EARTH
We’ve failed to stop climate change — this is what we need to do next

Obituaries

A military officer in uniform observes a Soviet May Day parade in Berlin.
OBITUARY
Lieutenant Colonel Tony Le Tissier: prison governor when Hess took his own life
OBITUARY
Malcolm Le Grice, film-maker in Andy Warhol mould
OBITUARY
Joey Molland, Badfinger guitarist

Parenting

A mother and her son at home in London.
FIRST PERSON
I’ve had sex 255 times — and still no second baby
The best book recommendations — for kids, by kids
Move over, Gruffalo: these are the world’s best picture books

Science

Chocolate Labrador looking at a bowl of dog food; DNA strand under magnifying glass.
The ‘hungry genes’ that make labradors — and humans — fat
How to fix your dodgy knee — use your nose
Deep space x-ray shows star devouring planet the size of Jupiter

Environment

A rescue worker wading through floodwaters in Tenbury Wells, England.
TIMES EARTH
The unusual way to save one of Britain’s most flooded towns
Viscountess takes on Met chief in battle over Kew conservation site
TIMES EARTH
We’ve failed to stop climate change — this is what we need to do next

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