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Mugshots of Adam Carruthers (left) and Daniel Graham (right), found guilty of damaging the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall.

UPDATED

Sycamore Gap pair guilty of felling famous tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are facing prison for causing damage to the famous tree and to Hadrian’s Wall, a Unesco heritage site

54 minutes ago

UPDATED

How ‘best pals’ felled Sycamore Gap tree then turned on each other

Daniel Graham tried to blame Adam Carruthers for their crime, an act that shocked everyone but them. The jury’s verdict was rather different

44 minutes ago

NEW

New NHS England boss: I won’t roll over to Wes Streeting

54 minutes ago

Pope Leo XIV during mass in the Sistine Chapel.

LIVE

Pope Leo XIV laments pursuit of power in first Mass

Robert Prevost led his first Mass as pontiff in the spot where he was elected by cardinals in the fourth round of voting

28 minutes ago

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the Victory Day military parade in Moscow.

UPDATED

IN DEPTH

INTERVIEW

Exiles accuse Putin of exploiting Soviet wins at Victory Day parade

While tanks and troops parade through Red Square, the leader of the Freedom of Russia Legion has accused the Kremlin of using WWII battles to prop up “fascist” regime

Russia-Ukraine war

24 minutes ago

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

President Trump announcing a trade agreement with Britain, flanked by Vice President Vance and British Ambassador Mandelson.

UPDATED

Trump deal protects jobs but tariffs still hurt, says minister

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background

COMMENT

ALISTAIR OSBORNE

US trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Portrait of Emma and Cathy Hunt, Reform UK councillors and mother and daughter.

NEW

PROFILE

The mother and daughter who ditched the Tories to win for Reform

Sharon Miller, interviewed about an attack by Valdo Calocane.

Nottingham attack survivor: I wish the killer had taken me instead

Runner at the starting line.

INTERVIEW

Billions will watch my drug-fuelled Olympics, says games mastermind

Aron D’Souza claims he’s about to redefine sport — and ageing itself — by encouraging athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs

Taylor Swift lying in bed with one of her Scottish Fold cats.

Cats become Britain’s favourite pet as Gen Z copy Taylor Swift

Wildlife & Nature

Large crowd at the Mighty Hoopla 2024 pop music festival in London.

Battle of Brockwell Park looms as residents rage over festivals

Taylor Swift lying in bed with one of her Scottish Fold cats.

Cats become Britain’s favourite pet as Gen Z copy Taylor Swift

Wildlife & Nature

Large crowd at the Mighty Hoopla 2024 pop music festival in London.

Battle of Brockwell Park looms as residents rage over festivals

A doctor plays a citole for a newborn baby during a music therapy session.

PHOTOGRAPHY

News in pictures

A doctor plays a citole for a newborn baby during a music therapy session.

PHOTOGRAPHY

News in pictures

VE DAY AT 80

Veterans gather at VE Day memorial service to keep history alive

WWII veterans at a VE Day memorial event.

VE DAY AT 80

Veterans gather at VE Day memorial service to keep history alive

CRIME AND JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chelsea garden to bring nature into prison for female offenders

Person carrying tray of potted plants.

CRIME AND JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chelsea garden to bring nature into prison for female offenders

‘Intimidated’ neighbours accuse school over late-night tennis courts

City of Norwich School.

‘Intimidated’ neighbours accuse school over late-night tennis courts

Editor's picks

Shirley Ballas in a teal sequined dress sitting on a white sofa.

INTERVIEW

Shirley Ballas on dating at 64: ‘They have to be fit and tall’

The Strictly head judge tells Julia Llewellyn Smith about her stalker ordeal, joining dating apps and why she only eats one meal a day

Three men in traditional South Asian clothing pose in a clothing shop.

FIRST PERSON

What getting married has taught me about male friendship

Sex & Relationships

David Suchet as Hercule Poirot holding a book in front of an ancient Egyptian wall.

Jeremy Vine: Can an AI Agatha Christie help me to write a crime bestseller?

Three men in traditional South Asian clothing pose in a clothing shop.

FIRST PERSON

What getting married has taught me about male friendship

Sex & Relationships

David Suchet as Hercule Poirot holding a book in front of an ancient Egyptian wall.

Jeremy Vine: Can an AI Agatha Christie help me to write a crime bestseller?

World

White Helmets rescue an injured child from rubble.

NEW

IN DEPTH

ANTHONY LOYD IN SYRIA

They joined White Helmets to save souls. Now they’re saving history

The rescue team has embarked on a two-year mission to protect sites of archaeological significance

Melania and Donald Trump at a White House event.

Where is Melania? Not the White House, not her Mar-a-Lago office…

Erin Patterson crying in front of a red car.

NEW

Mum took photos of funghi, son tells mushroom murder trial

34 minutes ago

Melania and Donald Trump at a White House event.

Where is Melania? Not the White House, not her Mar-a-Lago office…

Erin Patterson crying in front of a red car.

NEW

Mum took photos of funghi, son tells mushroom murder trial

34 minutes ago

Comment

a man in a suit with his arms crossed looks at the camera

PATRICK MAGUIRE Bins, potholes, asylum: this time Farage is serious

Reform’s manifesto for governing councils rests on three voter-focused priorities that are straight out of Labour’s playbook

Illustration of a four-panel cartoon depicting Donald Trump and other figures.

Cartoon by Morten Morland

Portrait of Gerry Baker.

GERARD BAKER Is ‘fight oligarchy’ the best Democrats can do?

a woman wearing a white sweater and gold earrings smiles for the camera

EMMA DUNCAN I abhor Reform but they’re right on one thing

a man with a beard wearing a suit and tie

MARTIN SAMUEL | NOTEBOOK Free speech! But only for the people on ‘our side’

JAMES KANAGASOORIAM | THUNDERER Voters are sceptical about spending more on defence

Life & Style

Katie Glass and Mel Robbins, self-help authors.

Can the Mel Robbins Let Them theory change my life?

The self-help guru’s book has sold millions. Does it work? Katie Glass tests it on friends, dates and angry farmers

Sex & Relationships

Collage of four bottles of sparkling wine.

Jane MacQuitty The best cava to buy now — including a £5.79 Aldi bottle

54 minutes ago

Portrait of Robert Crampton three months into his diet.

Robert Crampton Watching our two new kittens play is like falling in love

Collage of four bottles of sparkling wine.

Jane MacQuitty The best cava to buy now — including a £5.79 Aldi bottle

54 minutes ago

Portrait of Robert Crampton three months into his diet.

Robert Crampton Watching our two new kittens play is like falling in love

Business

British Airways planes at Heathrow Airport.

British Airways owner IAG splashes out $23bn on new planes

The group also announced strong first-quarter profits, exceeding analysts’ expectations

Companies & Markets

a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera

Mehreen Khan Rather than groupthink, Bank is now at risk of doublespeak

a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt has his arms crossed

Harry Wallop Start-up bank has a radical idea: thinking inside the box

a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera

Mehreen Khan Rather than groupthink, Bank is now at risk of doublespeak

a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt has his arms crossed

Harry Wallop Start-up bank has a radical idea: thinking inside the box

Sport

Gary Lineker sitting with his rescue dog, Filbert.

INTERVIEW

ALYSON RUDD

Lineker: I’m a better presenter now than I’ve ever been, which is a good time to go

Match of the Day host talks to Alyson Rudd about Ibsen, cooking, misbehaving autocues and what may be in store for his final show this month

Tadhg Furlong of Ireland celebrating during a rugby match.

OWEN SLOT

Only three of this squad make my Lions select 30 — but ask me again after tour

Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp arguing during a soccer match.

COMMENT

JAMES GHEERBRANT

Arteta’s devotion to control has left Arsenal incapable of facing adversity

Tadhg Furlong of Ireland celebrating during a rugby match.

OWEN SLOT

Only three of this squad make my Lions select 30 — but ask me again after tour

Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp arguing during a soccer match.

COMMENT

JAMES GHEERBRANT

Arteta’s devotion to control has left Arsenal incapable of facing adversity

Culture

Contact sheet showing Leni Riefenstahl shaking hands with Adolf Hitler.

REVIEW

Riefenstahl — a devastating, five-star portrait of Hitler’s propagandist

Andres Veiel has delivered a rigorous work about the Führer’s favourite film-maker’

Kali Uchis in a leopard-print and black outfit.

UPDATED

The best albums of 2025 so far

Portrait of David Sinclair (Ben Miles).

REVIEW

The Trial — could this parental nightmare revive the one-off drama?

Kali Uchis in a leopard-print and black outfit.

UPDATED

The best albums of 2025 so far

Portrait of David Sinclair (Ben Miles).

REVIEW

The Trial — could this parental nightmare revive the one-off drama?

Travel

Aerial view of Galapos beach in Arrabida Natural Park, Portugal, showing people swimming and sunbathing.

The secret Portuguese paradise that’s less than an hour from Lisbon

Arrabida Natural Park’s protected coastline has powdery beaches, ancient monasteries and a regal history — yet hardly any tourists know about it

Motorboats moored in Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi, Malaysia.

This beautiful southeast Asian country should be your next tropical adventure

Woman with hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey in the background.

Q&A

Elaine Paige: ‘I could have stolen official documents from the White House’

Motorboats moored in Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi, Malaysia.

This beautiful southeast Asian country should be your next tropical adventure

Woman with hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey in the background.

Q&A

Elaine Paige: ‘I could have stolen official documents from the White House’

Money

Man in suit gesturing with open arms.

INTERVIEW

FAME AND FORTUNE

James Freedman: I stole a £300k bracelet (and the chancellor’s wallet)

Man in suit gesturing with open arms.

INTERVIEW

FAME AND FORTUNE

James Freedman: I stole a £300k bracelet (and the chancellor’s wallet)

COMMENT

GEORGE NIXON

Forgive me, for I have sinned: I didn’t switch my car insurance

A blue car being lifted by a crane onto a scrap lorry.

COMMENT

GEORGE NIXON

Forgive me, for I have sinned: I didn’t switch my car insurance

What does the interest rate cut mean for your mortgage?

A red double-decker bus speeds past the Bank of England in London.

What does the interest rate cut mean for your mortgage?

Q&A

THE BIG QUESTION

Should you have a stash of cash in case of emergency?

Illustration of hands placing a five-pound note in an envelope.

Q&A

THE BIG QUESTION

Should you have a stash of cash in case of emergency?

Luxury

Two artists in a cluttered studio, showcasing their artwork.

The artisans using social media to keep ancient British skills alive

Two artists in a cluttered studio, showcasing their artwork.

The artisans using social media to keep ancient British skills alive

Ritzy fizz — the best champagne in the world

Jane Fonda holding a champagne coupe in front of a lit candelabra.

Ritzy fizz — the best champagne in the world

How to be a better man: learn about tree felling

Man with chainsaw and axe next to a stack of firewood.

How to be a better man: learn about tree felling

The most exciting developments in high-end TV technology

Large screen displaying a black and white photo of an ice cave.

The most exciting developments in high-end TV technology

Obituaries

Paul McCartney and Alan O'Duffy at Sea-Saint Studios in New Orleans.

Alan O’Duffy, sound recording engineer for the Rolling Stones

Paul McCartney and Alan O'Duffy at Sea-Saint Studios in New Orleans.

Alan O’Duffy, sound recording engineer for the Rolling Stones

Earl of Donoughmore, pioneer of handheld transistor radio

Viscount Suirdale with a Perdio Portorama portable television.

Earl of Donoughmore, pioneer of handheld transistor radio

Karen Durbin, editor of New York’s Village Voice

Black and white photo of Karen Durbin, former editor of the Village Voice, lying on a rug.

Karen Durbin, editor of New York’s Village Voice

Bob Monks, corporate governance pioneer

Robert A.G. Monks speaking at a panel discussion.

Bob Monks, corporate governance pioneer

Today's puzzles

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