2 h. ago How to beat the market while still playing it safe: The top 'boring' investment funds that will pay off in our turbulent times

When the going gets tough, the tough can rest assured that the most boring funds in their investment portfolio will protect them from the worst of it.

Economics

4 d. ago Iranian official chillingly warns Trump can no longer safely sunbathe at Mar

An Iranian official offered a chilling warning to Donald Trump, saying the president was not safe outside at his Mar-a-Lago home and could be assassinated.

Events

4 d. ago British couple detained for six months in Iran are alive, officials insist — but no one has seen them

Lindsay and Craig Foreman’s family feared they were being held in Iran’s Evin prison when it was bombed by Israel

Politics

1 week ago Kerry Katona insists 'I'm focusing on keeping my family safe' as she weighs in on Israel

Kerry Katona has weighed in on the terrifying Israel-Iran conflict, insisting she's 'focusing on keeping her family safe'.

Politics

1 week ago The world's richest (homeless) man could be driven to an idyllic safe haven... but it'll ignite a huge firestorm

He's the richest man in the world with unlimited funds and an army of supporters who have his back. But he could be in deep trouble after falling out with his former best friend.

Events

1 week ago Man Utd turn to Ollie Watkins after accepting defeat to Arsenal in Viktor Gyokeres race

Manchester United want to sign a striker in the summer transfer window and Ollie Watkins has emerged as a target after Viktor Gyokeres decided that he wants to join Arsenal instead of the Red Devils

Sport

1 week ago I can’t believe I need to spell this out – but Trump is not your daddy | Arwa Mahdawi

From the Maga crowd to Nato’s secretary general, everyone is addressing the president of the US as if he was their actual father. Make it stop!Is your name Barron, Donald Jr, Eric, Ivanka or Tiffany Trump? No? Then I regret to inform you that President Donald John Trump is almost certainly not your daddy. I say “almost certainly” because narcissistic billionaires do have a nasty habit of spawning willy-nilly. Just look at Elon Musk and Pavel Durov – the latter is the Telegram founder, who has more than 100 children in 12 countries via sperm donation.Still, unless you are a very high-IQ individual, with an orange glow, an insatiable appetite for money-making schemes, and a weird belief that you invented the word “caravan”, I think it’s safe to say that you’re probably not Trump’s offspring. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mystery swirls around Bumrah as unchanged England overlook Archer for second Test

India yet to decide if fast bowler will play at EdgbastonMoeen Ali joins England backroom staff for the matchOne of the many delights of leafy south Birmingham is when an international cricket team is in town and residents stumble across them training on the Colts Ground at Edgbaston. Folks could be heading for a stroll in Cannon Hill Park, or their weekly shop at Aldi, only to suddenly find themselves watching Jasprit Bumrah let fly.The fences at the Colts Ground have now been hastily covered up with tarpaulins after some passing numpties apparently decided to hurl some abuse at the players over the weekend. Those who did watch India train on Monday were not much the wiser as regards the main question: whether, despite being 1-0 down, the tourists will pick Bumrah for the second Test that starts on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump’s fiscal policy and attacks on Fed put US safe haven status at risk, economists say

FT-Booth survey reveals broad concern over president’s measures and criticism of central bank

Events

2 w. ago Brentford chief explains why Thomas Frank's successor was decided BEFORE boss joined Spurs

Brentford have promoted Keith Andrews from set-piece coach to head coach after just a year at the club following the long-planned-for departure of Thomas Frank to Tottenham

Politics

2 w. ago Iranian minister admits airstrikes caused 'excessive and serious' damage to its nuke facilities

Ayatollah Khamenei insisted the attacks had done 'nothing significant' to Iran's nuclear sites in an address that also saw him claim the Islamic Republic had 'defeated Israel' and dealt the US a 'slap'

Politics

2 w. ago Iranian minister admits US airstrikes caused 'excessive and serious' damage to its nuke facilities

Ayatollah Khamenei insisted the attacks had done 'nothing significant' to Iran's nuclear sites in an address that also saw him claim the Islamic Republic had 'defeated Israel' and dealt the US a 'slap'

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump LIVE: President to give press conference amid Iran nuclear spat

The US joined Israel in striking nuclear sites in Iran amid fears Tehran mullahs were enriching uranium - but Trump's insistence the facilities were "obliterated" has been called into question

Politics

2 w. ago Emma Raducanu says she needs to get her ‘head in the game’ after Eastbourne exit

British No 1 knocked out by teenager Maya JointAustralian world No 51 wins 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4)Emma Raducanu says she needs to get her “head in the game” before Wimbledon starts on Monday after falling just short of a comeback against Australian teenager Maya Joint at Eastbourne.The British No 1 looked dead and buried in her battle with the youngster, trailing 5-2 in the deciding set. But she produced an inspired spell, breaking Joint three times when she was serving for the match, to set up a tie-break. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Raducanu comeback falls just short against Maya Joint at Eastbourne

Australian world No 51 wins 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4)Jodie Burrage fails to convert match pointsEmma Raducanu’s attempt at a miraculous recovery against Maya Joint fell just short as she lost in the second round at Eastbourne.The British No 1 looked dead and buried in her battle with the Australian, trailing 5-2 in the deciding set. But she produced an inspired spell, breaking Joint three times when she was serving for the match, to set up a tie-break. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne 'held transfer talks with Liverpool' as motivation for Man City exit emerges

Kevin De Bruyne has decided to join Napoli after ending his almost decade-long stint with Manchester City and is said to have spoken to Liverpool about his future earlier this year

Politics

2 w. ago Liverpool 'held shock talks' over Kevin De Bruyne signing after Mohamed Salah message

De Bruyne ultimately decided to join Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent

Events

2 w. ago Americans overwhelmingly oppose war with Iran and say the Trump ‘Hammer’ strikes made the US less safe, new poll finds

Most Americans believe strikes on Iran will lead to wider war and disapprove Trump’s handling of war, YouGov poll finds

Events

2 w. ago Iran and Israel launch intense wave of attacks as Trump talks of regime change

Attacks on both sides ramp up as US president questions if regime change in Tehran could ‘make Iran great again’Live coverage: region braces for Iranian response to US strikesUS-Iran crisis: what we know so farIran and Israel have launched intense waves of attacks and missile strikes after Donald Trump raised the prospect of regime change in Tehran, further provoking a situation that was drastically inflamed by US strikes on nuclear sites over the weekend.Israel’s military said on Monday it was attacking around Iran’s western city of Kermanshah. It said 15 fighter jets had struck missile launchers and storage sites close to the border with Iraq. One of its drones was downed during an operation, it said. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Trump suggests regime change in Iran – hours after Vance and Hegseth insisted that was not the plan

President’s Sunday afternoon Truth Social post appears to upend administration’s stated position

Politics