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Ranulph Fiennes

Living dangerously sometimes means sleeping in a Mondeo

Ranulph Fiennes

Kelsey Grammer

Why separating the star from his fabled alter ego isn’t easy

Kelsey Grammer

Camilla Long

TV review: This Time with Alan Partridge

Camilla Long

Anti-social media

How being a Facebook moderator changed a young woman’s life

Anti-social media

Brexiteers offer peace terms to May

Tory Brexiteers have delivered peace terms to Theresa May, outlining the price she must pay to secure their support for her Brexit deal in the crunch Commons showdown within days. The European Research Group (ERG) of hardliners, led by Jacob Rees-Mogg, have drawn up “three tests” the government...Tory Brexiteers have delivered peace terms to Theresa May, outlining the price she must pay to secure their support for her Brexit deal in the crunch Commons showdown within days. The European Research Group (ERG) of hardliners, led by Jacob Rees-Mogg, have drawn up “three tests” the government...Tory Brexiteers have delivered peace terms to Theresa May, outlining the price she must pay to secure their support for her...

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Putin’s spies woo British high society

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A leading courtier to the Queen, a cousin of Prince Charles and other members of the aristocracy dined in the heart of London’s clubland to celebrate the UK launch of an organisation accused of close links to Russian intelligence. Colonel Christopher Mackenzie-Beevor CBE, the most senior permanent officer of the Queen’s ceremonial bodyguard...A leading courtier to the Queen, a cousin of Prince Charles and other members of the aristocracy dined in the heart of London’s clubland to celebrate the UK launch of an organisation accused of close links to Russian intelligence. Colonel Christopher Mackenzie-Beevor CBE, the most senior permanent officer of the Queen’s ceremonial bodyguard...A leading courtier to the Queen, a cousin of Prince Charles and other members of the aristocracy dined in the heart of London’s...

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Falconer reopens Labour hate cases

The Labour peer drafted in to deal with the anti-semitism crisis in the party has admitted that “stone cold” cases of hatred have been brushed under the carpet and vowed to reopen them so the culprits can be kicked out. Lord Falconer warned Jeremy Corbyn that he has no prospect of becoming prime minister unless he...The Labour peer drafted in to deal with the anti-semitism crisis in the party has admitted that...The Labour peer drafted in to deal with the anti-semitism crisis in the party has admitted that...

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Isis hostage: ‘I escaped beheader twice’

The knife against his neck, Ani Hussein Mosa closed his eyes and prepared to die. He felt the weight of the Isis executioner pushing him to his knees. Another man had just been beheaded, spattering Mosa with his blood. Now it was his turn. But the cut never came. He was dragged back to his cell...The knife against his neck, Ani Hussein Mosa closed his eyes and prepared to die. He felt the weight of the Isis executioner pushing him to his knees. Another man had just been beheaded, spattering Mosa with his blood. Now it was his turn. But the cut never came. He was dragged back to his cell...The knife against his neck, Ani Hussein Mosa closed his eyes and prepared to die. He felt the weight of the Isis executioner...

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Fighters rage as skulking ‘caliph’ dodges the last stand of Isis

Isis fighters are furious that their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, appears to have melted into the desert rather than take part in their last stand for the caliphate. As advancing forces close in on the last sliver of Isis territory — an area of about half a square mile in the Syrian Euphrates valley — surrendering fighters have spoken of...Isis fighters are furious that their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, appears to have melted into the desert rather than take part in their last stand for the caliphate. As advancing forces close in on the last sliver of Isis territory — an area of about half a square mile in the Syrian Euphrates valley — surrendering fighters have spoken of...Isis fighters are furious that their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, appears to have melted into the desert rather than take part...

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Londoner leads Harvard #MeToo revolt to scalp Weinstein’s lawyer

Three years ago, Danukshi Mudannayake was a star grammar school girl in east London who won a place at Harvard. Now she is leading a #MeToo revolt at the Ivy League university against one of its leading black figures. Her target is Ronald Sullivan Jr, the first African-American faculty dean in Harvard’s history. In...Three years ago, Danukshi Mudannayake was a star grammar school girl in east London who won a...Three years ago, Danukshi Mudannayake was a star grammar school girl in east London who won a...

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Mahrez puts Man City on top

Bournemouth 0 Manchester City 1

You know about Pep Guardiola the tactician. Down at the Vitality stadium, where City enjoyed an edgy victory over Bournemouth, it was Pep the psychologist who sat down afterwards and offered an insightful but alternative view of the game we’d all just watched. What he’d seen was an incredible performance from his team. Through neutral eyes, the performance looked a...You know about Pep Guardiola the tactician. Down at the Vitality stadium, where City enjoyed an...You know about Pep Guardiola the tactician. Down at the Vitality stadium, where City enjoyed an...

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Mahrez the difference as City squeeze past Bournemouth to go top

North London derby drama puts ref on the spot

A thick skin is as important to any referee as a whistle. Anthony Taylor is from Wythenshawe, setting for the...A thick skin is as important to any referee as a whistle. Anthony Taylor is from Wythenshawe, setting for the television series Shameless. In November there was outrage when he, a supposed Manchester United fan, was appointed for the Manchester derby. He brushed it off by having a brilliant game. Taylor was given...A thick skin is as important to any referee as a whistle. Anthony Taylor is from Wythenshawe, setting for the television series...

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Direct Line boss tapped for top job at John Lewis

The departing boss of insurer Direct Line and the outgoing chief executive of travel retailer SSP are in the running to succeed Sir Charlie Mayfield as chairman of the John Lewis Partnership. Paul Geddes and Kate Swann are among external candidates for one of retail’s most high-profile roles, The...The departing boss of insurer Direct Line and the outgoing chief executive of travel retailer SSP are in the running to succeed Sir Charlie Mayfield as chairman of the John Lewis Partnership. Paul Geddes and Kate Swann are among external candidates for one of retail’s most high-profile roles, The...The departing boss of insurer Direct Line and the outgoing chief executive of travel retailer SSP are in the running to succeed...

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Fresh blow for Grayling as HS2 contractor sues

One of the biggest contractors on HS2 has launched legal action over what it claims was a botched tender, in the latest embarrassment for transport secretary Chris Grayling. American giant Bechtel has lodged a High Court claim against the £56bn north-south rail line after losing out on a £1.3bn contract to build Old Oak Common station in...One of the biggest contractors on HS2 has launched legal action over what it claims was a botched tender, in the latest embarrassment for transport secretary Chris Grayling. American giant Bechtel has lodged a High Court claim against the £56bn north-south rail line after losing out on a £1.3bn contract to build Old Oak Common station in...One of the biggest contractors on HS2 has launched legal action over what it claims was a botched tender, in the latest...

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Glencore bought jet from Kazakh dictator’s sidekick

Glencore acquired a private jet from a powerful Kazakh businessman who is a close ally of the country’s dictator. Ivan Glasenberg’s £42bn FTSE 100 mining and trading empire bought the Gulfstream G550 from Bulat Utemuratov in 2015, The Sunday Times has found. The previously undisclosed deal sheds new light on...Glencore acquired a private jet from a powerful Kazakh businessman who is a close ally of the...Glencore acquired a private jet from a powerful Kazakh businessman who is a close ally of the...

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Revealed: the real risk of Woodford

When Neil Woodford left the investment giant Invesco Perpetual in 2013 to start his own firm, loyal investors followed him in droves. They believed the star fund manager would continue to put money into the type of large, reliable British businesses his behemoth funds at Invesco were known for, and that his lucrative track record on returns would continue. Today...When Neil Woodford left the investment giant Invesco Perpetual in 2013 to start his own firm...When Neil Woodford left the investment giant Invesco Perpetual in 2013 to start his own firm...

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Enough experimenting, Neil — it comes at our expense

Will fund manager Neil Woodford’s obsession with tech and biotech start-ups prove to be his downfall? I hope not, his...Will fund manager Neil Woodford’s obsession with tech and biotech start-ups prove to be his downfall? I hope not, his contrary approach to stock-picking having defied critics twice before. But, increasingly, I fear it may. As our investigation reveals today, Woodford Equity Income is now packed with companies at the...Will fund manager Neil Woodford’s obsession with tech and biotech start-ups prove to be his downfall? I hope not, his contrary...

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Watch the pensions trap when you divorce

When Ann Shield, 65, and her husband split up after 28 years of marriage, she thought she was given a fair settlement...When Ann Shield, 65, and her husband split up after 28 years of marriage, she thought she was...When Ann Shield, 65, and her husband split up after 28 years of marriage, she thought she was...

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A bargain to get my teeth into

I have always been a sucker for bargains. Special offer, three for two, today’s deal, monster sale. The monsters I...I have always been a sucker for bargains. Special offer, three for two, today’s deal, monster sale.I have always been a sucker for bargains. Special offer, three for two, today’s deal, monster sale.

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The drip, drip, drip of hatred: my life as a social media moderator

You’d like Rachel Holdsworth. She’s easy to get along with: intelligent, articulate, straightforward. Perhaps a little guarded, though. As we talk at a cafe in Clerkenwell, central London, she’s chatty enough, but keeps a certain distance; her occasional smiles are brief and cautious. But then, considering what she’s been doing for the past eight years, it’s a wonder...You’d like Rachel Holdsworth. She’s easy to get along with: intelligent, articulate...You’d like Rachel Holdsworth. She’s easy to get along with: intelligent, articulate...

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Danger ahead: UK diplomacy is racing towards a cliff edge of its own

Remember that late night in a Brussels bar when Olly Robbins, the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, gave away Theresa...Remember that late night in a Brussels bar when Olly Robbins, the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, gave away Theresa May’s entire parliamentary strategy? You may be wondering what then happened to hapless Robbins. The answer is: nothing. This angers Lord Renwick. “If I’d done that, I’d have been fired before I got on...Remember that late night in a Brussels bar when Olly Robbins, the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, gave away Theresa May’s entire...

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La belle France

From the cities to the slopes and vineyards

La belle France

Bella Italia

We’ve got the best hotels, food, sights and landscapes

Bella Italia

Viva España

The beaches, the beautiful villages, the festivals and the flamenco

Viva España

Ultimate Greece

The island spots you’ll have all to yourself

Ultimate Greece

Epic North America

Everything from road trips to rail expeditions

Epic North America

Picturesque Portugal

Hidden beaches, charming towns and perfect waves

Picturesque Portugal

The Duchess of Dukes: Miranda Hart holidays in London

Playing at royalty in a swish hotel and seeing her home city as a tourist? Such fun, says the comedian

Indonesia: your perfect two-week trip mapped out

There’s more to this exotic archipelago than Bali. Alex Robinson plots a journey through four of its most spectacular islands

Frances Tophill’s favourite spring spots

The Gardeners’ World presenter guides you through the best places to visit this season

Mauritius goes eco-friendly

A new wave of sustainable hotels and lodges is showing that there’s more to the holiday island than all-inclusive resorts. Our writer swaps her beach towel for hiking boots

Malmesbury: Great British Breaks

Riverside walks and medieval wonders on the edge of the Cotswolds

A beginner’s guide to roses

We all love them, but how to choose from the bouquet of varieties on offer? Claire Masset advises on the thorny issue

Ain’t life grand: everything you need to know about moving to Venice

Middle-aged and facing redundancy, Philip Gwynne Jones and his wife shipped out and moved to Venice — and haven’t looked back

Budget kitchens

There’s never been such a good time to (not) splash out on an aspirational new kitchen, says Katrina Burroughs. Plus, how to budget for a low-cost kitchen

Living in Corsham: the unspoilt Poldark location is a period delight

This little Wiltshire town is big on Georgian finery, independent shops — and peacocks

Lustworthy homes for sale in Fife, London, Somerset and Essex

Our pick includes an 1890s Scottish pile built for the local chief constable, a William and Mary-era showpiece and something a little more modern in the capital’s SE11 postcode

Old Firm to face ground closures for foul chants

Scottish football clubs which fail to stamp out sectarianism risk having to play matches behind closed doors — and even having their grounds shut down for weeks. The Sunday Times understands that SNP ministers favour handing sweeping new powers to local councils to license football stadiums in a drive to improve public order and safety. The Scottish government is...Scottish football clubs which fail to stamp out sectarianism risk having to play matches behind...Scottish football clubs which fail to stamp out sectarianism risk having to play matches behind...

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‘Tackle abuse by closing games down’

Irvine Welsh, the bestselling author, has said an unhealthy willingness to accept “weekend bigots” is to blame for...Irvine Welsh, the bestselling author, has said an unhealthy willingness to accept “weekend bigots” is to blame for the sectarian chanting that has enveloped Scottish football in recent weeks, and called for prosecutions. Discussing a problem that he said persists despite the education, social class and voting...Irvine Welsh, the bestselling author, has said an unhealthy willingness to accept “weekend bigots” is to blame for the...

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O’Brien tried to throw out jury in lost libel case

Denis O’Brien tried to have the jury in his defamation case against The Sunday Business Post discharged after the trial judge referred to the businessman’s “notoriety” in an opening speech. In his initial instructions to the jury, the judge Bernard Barton said O’Brien was entitled to be treated...Denis O’Brien tried to have the jury in his defamation case against The Sunday Business Post discharged after the trial judge referred to the businessman’s “notoriety” in an opening speech. In his initial instructions to the jury, the judge Bernard Barton said O’Brien was entitled to be treated...Denis O’Brien tried to have the jury in his defamation case against The Sunday Business Post discharged after the trial judge...

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Mystery €32,000 gift to Revenue

Revenue has received €62,562 in anonymous “conscience money” payments over the past three years, including a single bank draft made out for €32,557. The sum is believed to be the largest handed to Revenue by a mystery taxpayer with a guilty conscience. It was sent to the Collector General’s office in Limerick in 2016, Revenue said this...Revenue has received €62,562 in anonymous “conscience money” payments over the past three years, including a single bank draft made out for €32,557. The sum is believed to be the largest handed to Revenue by a mystery taxpayer with a guilty conscience. It was sent to the Collector General’s office in Limerick in 2016, Revenue said this...Revenue has received €62,562 in anonymous “conscience money” payments over the past three years, including a single bank draft...

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How Post trauma hit the Digicel tycoon

After 15 days of a bitterly contested trial, the judge in the Denis O’Brien defamation action against The Sunday Business Post addressed the jury last Wednesday morning. Judge Bernard Barton emphasised the gravity of the case for O’Brien. “He’s an extremely well-known man — there’s probably not an adult in Ireland...After 15 days of a bitterly contested trial, the judge in the Denis O’Brien defamation action...After 15 days of a bitterly contested trial, the judge in the Denis O’Brien defamation action...

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Gambling watchdog will have power to lay seven-figure fines

Ireland’s gambling regulator will be able to levy millions of euros in fines on bookmakers and casinos that break new...Ireland’s gambling regulator will be able to levy millions of euros in fines on bookmakers and...Ireland’s gambling regulator will be able to levy millions of euros in fines on bookmakers and...

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Expenditure head to face committees on hospital cost

Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Public Expenditure (Dper), has moved to end a long-running row...Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Public Expenditure (Dper), has moved to end a...Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Public Expenditure (Dper), has moved to end a...

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Sweet away day for Galway

Galway 1-11 Mayo 0-12

Relief for Cork after victory

Cork 1-12 Tipperary 0-12

Doug Howlett: ‘I’m looking for any chance where we can make gains’

All Blacks’ record try scorer is showing the same attention to detail with Cork’s hurlers that made him such a favourite at Munster