The conflict in Ukraine is changing rapidly. In the latest escalation, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, declared two separatist areas of Ukraine as independent, and used this as the pretext to send in Russian troops for what he termed “peacekeeping operations”. The world is now watching to see whether thisContinue Reading
Review at a glance T he Surrealists always made dramatic statements. “Our Surrealism will enable us finally to transcend the sordid antinomies of the present… Surrealism – the tightrope of our hope.” This was written in 1943, when the present was sordid indeed. But its author is not one of theContinue Reading
HARRY KANE has recalled how Jermain Defoe once unexpectedly pulled up for a street kickabout with him and his school pals as he outlined his ambition to become the Premier League’s all-time top scorer. The Tottenham star and England captain took part in the latest episode of BT Sport’s WhatContinue Reading
eldar nurkovic/Shutterstock The legal requirement to self-isolate when infected with the coronavirus will end in England on February 24, the UK prime minister has announced. It’s been two long years since the start of the pandemic, and during that time, our everyday behaviours have been subject to a number ofContinue Reading
Dream of a caliphate as an Islamist homeland is receding. Mohammad Bash via Shutterstock A “proto-state”, a “socio-political movement, the ”beast“ – all names given to a single group that, at its height, seemed to embody the west’s worst nightmare. Islamic State appeared to be a motivated, well-led insurgency groupContinue Reading
Spyware and covert monitoring devices can be exploited to abusive ends. Trismegist san | Shutterstock Perpetrators of domestic abuse are increasingly exploiting digital tools to coerce and control their victims. Where there is abuse in a relationship, technology will also feature in how that abuse is conducted. Police forces nowContinue Reading
Making history: US president Richard Nixon meeting Chinese leader Mao Zedong in Beijing in1972. White House Photo Office Collection (Nixon Administration) It was “the week that changed the world”. On February 21 1972, Chinese leader Mao Zedong and US president Richard Nixon met in Beijing to reset their countries’ relations,Continue Reading
IT was the news we have been all waiting for – that we will be removing the last remaining Covid restrictions in England. Over the past two years, the Government has put in place rules that once would have seemed unbelievable. PA The protection offered by vaccines, and our otherContinue Reading
A star-studded line-up of musicians and comedians for the week of entertainment as the annual gig gears up to return after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The delayed 20th anniversary will take place next month at the historic venue with acts like The Who headlining. Roger Daltrey, 77, will play anContinue Reading
Sancho now showing his potential Manchester United star Jadon Sancho is starting to figure things out at Old Trafford. The England winger endured a difficult start to the season, failing to score a single goal under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. But he has shown promising signs in recent matches, having seemed to gain confidenceContinue Reading
