12 h. ago Big Tech, banks and small caps end week in bear market territory

Fed chief Jay Powell warns that Trump’s levies will slow US growth and increase inflation

Economics

12 h. ago Wall Street selloff caps brutal week for markets as Trump tariffs rattle investors

Slumps on S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq cap dismal day for global indices but US president doubles down on tariff planWall Street suffered its worst week since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis five years ago as investors worldwide balked at Donald Trump’s risky bid to overhaul the global economy with sweeping US tariffs.The US president doubled down on his plan on Friday, insisting he would not back down even as the chairman of the Federal Reserve warned it would likely raise prices and slow down economic growth. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago Is Usha Vance starting to feel a little sorry for herself? | Arwa Mahdawi

She left her job when her husband got a shot at VP – only for the couple to be met with the frostiest of receptions in Greenland at the weekendThere are a few people to blame for the fact that JD Vance, a staggeringly unlikable man with a supremely meme-able face, has been thrust into such prominence. The first is Peter Thiel: the tech billionaire who bankrolled Vance’s political pivot. The second is Kevin D Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation and mastermind of Project 2025, who has been an energetic Vance advocate.And the third is Usha Chilukuri Vance, JD’s wife. While Usha kept a low profile during the Trump-Vance campaign, trailing after her other half with a smile on her face and a copy of The Iliad in her hand, JD has made her influence clear. In his memoir Hillbilly Elegy, for example, he wrote that Usha helped him navigate Yale and “always encouraged me to seek opportunities that I didn’t know existed”. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago London weather: Capital to bask in sunshine all week with temperatures hotter than Crete

The Met Office says sunny and dry weather expected to last over next seven days, with daytime temperatures set to top 20C

Politics

5 d. ago David Dimbleby’s hugely compelling history of capitalism: best podcasts of the week

The seasoned pro brings us a slick new listen. Plus, Paris Hilton produces a rare story of social media being used for goodDavid Dimbleby takes on the history of capitalism. It’s a slick listen that opens in a barrage of air raid sirens and rumbling aircraft engines as Anthony Fisher watches his brother die while they both fly planes during the second world war – before going on to found the free-market thinktank the Institute of Economic Affairs. The half-hour episodes don’t allow for deep dives but are as hugely listenable as anything featuring its host’s voice is. Alexi DugginsBBC Sounds, episodes weekly Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago What to do in Abu Dhabi, from beach days to Grand Prix weekends

This week, TravelSmart is all about Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and a place known for its modern skyline, luxury resorts and rich heritage.

Sport

6 d. ago ‘Canary in the coalmine of totalitarianism’: how Columbia went from a home for Edward Said to a punching bag for Trump

The university had a history of being a home for cutting-edge discourse on Palestine – until it capitulated to the administration’s demands Last week, Columbia University announced that it would cave to demands by the Trump administration and adopt sweeping measures against pro-Palestinian activity on campus, including new restrictions on protest and the takeover of an academic department from faculty control.The news sent shock waves across higher education institutions nationwide for what appeared a stunning capitulation to attacks on academic freedom and the independence of the department of Middle Eastern, south Asian and African studies, or Mesaas, which became a scapegoat for what the administration viewed as a pro-Palestinian climate on campus. It was also a remarkable turn of events for a university that had for years been a home for cutting-edge academic discourse on Palestine, beginning with the scholarship of Edward Said, a leading Palestinian intellectual. Continue readi...

Politics

7 d. ago Martin Lewis shares ‘easy win’ to beat energy price cap rise

Martin Lewis has shared an “easy win” to beat next week’s energy price cap rise.

Politics

7 d. ago London weather: Capital could be hotter than Ibiza, Mykonos and Kos as week of uninterrupted sunshine begins

London is expected to bask in higher temperatures than Ibiza, Mykonos, and Kos next week, with the capital set for a week of uninterrupted sunshine

Politics

8 d. ago Former Man Utd star's twin sons captain different countries during international break

Darren Fletcher's sons Jack and Tyler decided to represent the youth teams of England and Scotland respectively - and both players captained their sides over the international break last week

Society

9 d. ago Lidl, Waitrose, and Ocado among major UK supermarkets capping popular product

An insanely popular product has been flying off the shelves in several UK supermarkets this week, resulting in a slew of major retailers implementing a strict cap for shoppers

Politics

2 w. ago Police believe missing Edinburgh teenager may have travelled to Dumfries

Officers are becoming "increasingly concerned" for Taylor Russell, who was last seen in the capital more than a week ago.

Events

2 w. ago Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer | John Kampfner

A historic vote to boost spending on defence and infrastructure shows the country is shedding its excess of caution – and its complacencyFew people outside Berlin’s political bubble will have heard of Lars Klingbeil. They will soon, though, as he is about to become one of the pivotal players in the new German government. The co-leader of the Social Democratic party (SPD) captured the moment in this week’s debate in the Bundestag, one of the most important in Germany’s recent history.“A few weeks ago, many would have thought that we couldn’t have come to an agreement. The differences were too great,” he said. “What differentiates this country from others is that we are ready, as parties of the democratic centre, to find solutions and not to leave the ground for populist extremism to blossom.”John Kampfner is the author of In Search of Berlin, Blair’s Wars and Why the Germans Do It Better Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Birmingham bin strikes: Residents swarm lorry in city plagued by 'rats the size of cats'

Birmingham locals have been left desperate following a week's worth of strikes, with footage capturing people running at the few rubbish trucks still carrying out their rounds

Events

2 w. ago Birmingham bin strikes: 'Rats the size of cats' plague city covered by 'stench of rubbish'

Birmingham locals have been left desperate following a week's worth of strikes, with footage capturing people running at the few rubbish trucks still carrying out their rounds

Events

2 w. ago Pinstripes are on catwalks and in the White House. Is there more to this look than money and privilege?

Whether worn by RFK Jr or Jeremy Corbyn, a strong-lined suit portrays a very particular message. Now, everyone from A$AP Rocky to Charli xcx is getting in on the actionConor McGregor knows his way around the octagon. He also knows his way around a courtroom – last November, the UFC fighter was found liable for rape in a civil case in Ireland. And now he knows his way around the White House too – the US seat of power that is all too welcoming for sexual predators. Visiting the American capital this week, McGregor met Donald Trump in the White House on Saint Patrick’s Day, wearing an outfit that had the markings of a man after the president’s own heart: a three-piece pinstripe suit.Trump loves a suit, so you can also easily imagine that the New York tycoon in him loves a Gordon Gekko-esque pinstripe. McGregor’s meeting was strongly condemned by Ireland’s taoiseach, while an Irish rape crisis charity described it as “sinister”. But, with his sartorial choices, McGregor showed himself t...

Events

2 w. ago Changing the Guard honours last Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway

The Battle of Britain March was among the tunes played on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in tribute to Group Captain Hemingway who died this week.

Events

2 w. ago Nasa astronauts back on Earth after being stuck months on ISS: ‘grins, ear to ear’

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back safely with American Nicholas Hague and Russian Aleksandr GorbunovTwo Nasa astronauts stuck onboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024 finally arrived back on Earth on Tuesday evening, more than nine months after the failure of Boeing’s pioneering Starliner capsule scuppered their originally scheduled week-long mission.A SpaceX Dragon capsule containing four astronauts, including Starliner’s test pilots Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Tallahassee, at 5.57pm ET (9.57pm GMT) after a 17-hour descent. Continue reading...

Technology

2 w. ago Nasa astronauts heading back to Earth on SpaceX Dragon capsule after being ‘stranded’ on ISS for months

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore embark on 17-hour return following Starliner capsule failure that turned a days-long mission into one lasting nine monthsTwo Nasa astronauts “stranded” aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since last summer are finally on their way back to Earth on Tuesday, more than nine months after the failure of Boeing’s pioneering Starliner capsule scuppered their originally scheduled week-long mission.A SpaceX Dragon capsule containing four astronauts, including Starliner’s test pilots Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, undocked from the orbiting outpost at 1.05am ET (5.05am GMT). The spacecraft is scheduled for a splashdown somewhere off the Florida coast at about 6pm ET following a 17-hour descent, with mission managers determining the precise location after assessing weather conditions. Continue reading...

Technology

2 w. ago Adolescence fans hail gripping scene as 'TV moment of 2025' after star's scary performance

Netflix's Adolescence has captivated viewers since it arrived on the streamer last week, with many praising one particular scene featuring young star Owen Cooper

Culture