Saturday December 20 2025
The Times & The Sunday Times
Jeffrey Epstein and two other men on a hillside.
NEW
Epstein files show Andrew bringing paedophile and Maxwell into high society

Hundreds of thousands of documents from the late financier’s estate include images of Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, Diana Ross and Mick Jagger

NEW
ANALYSIS
KATY BALLS
Epstein files release won’t make Trump’s problem go away

Trump’s Maga base has certainly enjoyed embarrassing photos of Democratic elites from the heavily redacted files — but they want transparency too

NEW
ANALYSIS
KATY BALLS
Epstein files release won’t make Trump’s problem go away

Trump’s Maga base has certainly enjoyed embarrassing photos of Democratic elites from the heavily redacted files — but they want transparency too

David Walliams dropped by publisher over harassment claims

The comedian and children’s author has been let go by HarperCollins after accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards female employees

David Walliams dropped by publisher over harassment claims
Thermal image of a naval vessel with crosshairs aimed at its superstructure.
Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker ahead of peace talks

Putin vows to respond after the vessel Qendil was hit in the Mediterranean, while negotiators gather and the EU agrees €90bn of loans for Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine war
Thermal image of a naval vessel with crosshairs aimed at its superstructure.
Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker ahead of peace talks

Putin vows to respond after the vessel Qendil was hit in the Mediterranean, while negotiators gather and the EU agrees €90bn of loans for Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine war
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols

Father Richard Watson and his raucous Carols until Closing, held across St Albans, are bringing joy — and much needed trade — to pubs this festive season

Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols

Father Richard Watson and his raucous Carols until Closing, held across St Albans, are bringing joy — and much needed trade — to pubs this festive season

Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
Fr Richard Watson singing Christmas carols at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans.
No room at the inn — the vicar packing out pubs with Christmas carols
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Resident doctors on strike hold placards, one reads "Tax the Rich and Fund the NHS" and another "Pay Restoration for Doctors" in London.
Public opposition to junior doctors’ strikes grows
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling in a black dress with blue jewelry at a film premiere.
JK Rowling attacks Labour for delaying new trans guidance
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
Herbie Russell holding his phone after it was stolen and thrown on the ground in London's Burgess Park.
I had phone stolen in the street. When the thief gave it back, I said thanks
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 airplane at Malaga airport in Spain.
Family wheel ‘dead’ British woman on to easyJet flight
Illustration of a man's smiling face in red tones with the number 25 overlaid in dark pink.
What lies ahead for Starmer and Labour in 2026? One battle after another

The prime minister and his chief of staff believe their fortunes are turning a corner but opponents and voters aren’t buying their message

Bear Grylls in a gray shirt.
INTERVIEW
Bear Grylls: Jesus was the outcast immigrant on the boat

The Greatest Story Ever Told, a thriller-style look at the life of Christ, has been a runaway success for the survivalist who doesn’t mind pushing a few buttons

Collage of three black and white portraits of two women and one man, with the days of the week superimposed in blue and pink.
Collage of three black and white portraits of two women and one man, with the days of the week superimposed in blue and pink.
OUR WEEK | HUGO RIFKIND
The Vanity Fair White House WhatsApp group*
Werner Erhard, creator of EST, in the Hampstead Pergola and Hill Gardens in London.
Werner Erhard, creator of EST, in the Hampstead Pergola and Hill Gardens in London.
‘Father of self-help’ Werner Erhard, 90, accused of abusing staff
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Hunger striker asks for DVDs and Al Jazeera while on remand
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
‘Hamas operative’ behind group organising pro-Palestine marches
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
‘I was swindled out of thousands by a psychopath romance fraudster’
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Hunger striker asks for DVDs and Al Jazeera while on remand
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Hunger striker asks for DVDs and Al Jazeera while on remand
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
‘Hamas operative’ behind group organising pro-Palestine marches
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
‘Hamas operative’ behind group organising pro-Palestine marches
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
‘I was swindled out of thousands by a psychopath romance fraudster’
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
‘I was swindled out of thousands by a psychopath romance fraudster’
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Hunger striker asks for DVDs and Al Jazeera while on remand
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
‘Hamas operative’ behind group organising pro-Palestine marches
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
‘I was swindled out of thousands by a psychopath romance fraudster’
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Hunger striker asks for DVDs and Al Jazeera while on remand
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Collage of Qesser Zuhrah, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Teuta Hoxha, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello.
Hunger striker asks for DVDs and Al Jazeera while on remand
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
‘Hamas operative’ behind group organising pro-Palestine marches
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
Zaher Birawi of the Palestinian Forum in Britain speaking at a microphone.
‘Hamas operative’ behind group organising pro-Palestine marches
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
‘I was swindled out of thousands by a psychopath romance fraudster’
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
Tamazin, a victim of romance fraud, stands outside wearing glasses and a light-colored turtleneck sweater.
‘I was swindled out of thousands by a psychopath romance fraudster’
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Collage of a man holding a phone showing a photo of himself as a malnourished youth, flanked by two larger faded images of his emaciated younger self.
ANTHONY LOYD
Assad’s doctors: torturers-in-chief and the cogs in his killing machine

Horrifying new details have emerged of the brutal murders of Syrian detainees whose cause of death were ‘laundered’ by the stroke of a pen

Middle East
Ted Mayer sings for residents and staff at Cheverton Lodge Care Home.
Sinatra and conkers: the beauty of intergenerational friendship

Kissing it Better uses music, books and games to bridge generations, prompt memories and ease loneliness among the elderly

Sam Jones, a Green Party Councillor, stands in Warwickshire County Council.
Sam Jones, a Green Party Councillor, stands in Warwickshire County Council.
‘We’re not just tree huggers’: how Greens succeed outside net zero
Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the Labour Party, arrives in Downing Street.
Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the Labour Party, arrives in Downing Street.
Gut Rayner’s workers’ rights bill, urges group that backed Starmer
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Where would Bond spend Christmas? I don’t care!’
Film
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Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
The dangerous new influencers who don’t even exist
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Check this out: cashier’s viral videos bring buzz to ‘most boring town’
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Where would Bond spend Christmas? I don’t care!’
Film
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Where would Bond spend Christmas? I don’t care!’
Film
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Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
The dangerous new influencers who don’t even exist
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
The dangerous new influencers who don’t even exist
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Check this out: cashier’s viral videos bring buzz to ‘most boring town’
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Check this out: cashier’s viral videos bring buzz to ‘most boring town’
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Where would Bond spend Christmas? I don’t care!’
Film
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
The dangerous new influencers who don’t even exist
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Check this out: cashier’s viral videos bring buzz to ‘most boring town’
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Where would Bond spend Christmas? I don’t care!’
Film
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan attends The King's Trust Carol Concert 2025.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Where would Bond spend Christmas? I don’t care!’
Film
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
The dangerous new influencers who don’t even exist
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
Collage of a woman with pink hair wearing black leather pants and a black crop top, and a woman with brown hair wearing a dark gray top.
The dangerous new influencers who don’t even exist
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Check this out: cashier’s viral videos bring buzz to ‘most boring town’
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Three people in blue vests and black shirts dance indoors.
Check this out: cashier’s viral videos bring buzz to ‘most boring town’
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David and Lizi Roberts with their newborn Elsbeth.
FIRST PERSON
We lost our son last year — our new baby has brought back joy

Last Christmas, David Roberts wrote about the pain of his son Finny’s shocking death. Now, he has good news

Parenting
Roast potatoes for Christmas in a silver bowl with Christmas decorations.
Sarah RaineyHow the top chefs roast potatoes — from goose fat to clotted cream
Tony Turnbull wearing a green apron and holding a glass of red wine in his kitchen decorated with Christmas greenery.
Tony TurnbullThe food editor’s lazy guide to Christmas lunch
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The best and worst of 2025 — from stage to screen
TV & Radio
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Who is one of Timothée Chalamet’s favourite Brits? Take our quiz
Rainbow light from a stained glass window flooding a Neolithic burial barrow.
The sun sets before the winter solstice — and other news in pictures
Prime Minister Keir Starmer interviewed on Loose Women by Judi Love, Charlene White, Mariella Frostrup, and Myleene Klass.
THE TIMES DIARY
Not what you’d expect: Starmer reveals his worst moment
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The best and worst of 2025 — from stage to screen
TV & Radio
Collage of Elon Musk, a Universal Destinations & Experiences logo, the Chelsea Football Club logo, Paul Mescal, and Donald Trump.
Who is one of Timothée Chalamet’s favourite Brits? Take our quiz
Rainbow light from a stained glass window flooding a Neolithic burial barrow.
The sun sets before the winter solstice — and other news in pictures
Prime Minister Keir Starmer interviewed on Loose Women by Judi Love, Charlene White, Mariella Frostrup, and Myleene Klass.
THE TIMES DIARY
Not what you’d expect: Starmer reveals his worst moment
Roast potatoes for Christmas in a silver bowl with Christmas decorations.
Sarah RaineyHow the top chefs roast potatoes — from goose fat to clotted cream
Tony Turnbull wearing a green apron and holding a glass of red wine in his kitchen decorated with Christmas greenery.
Tony TurnbullThe food editor’s lazy guide to Christmas lunch

World

Illustration of silhouettes of infants and children in the style of the Chinese flag and American flag, representing population.
IN DEPTH
The billionaires and the babies: China’s elite seek US surrogates

One of a growing number of Chinese super-rich seeking to secure a successor, Xu Bo says he has fathered a ‘tribe’ of 100 children

Ukrainian serviceman walks past apartment buildings damaged by a Russian military strike in Kostiantynivka.
Ukrainian serviceman walks past apartment buildings damaged by a Russian military strike in Kostiantynivka.
CATHERINE PHILP | DISPATCH
We’re under the guns — and in Putin’s sights
Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin at his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin at his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow.
Putin fields questions on love, war and comets
Russia-Ukraine war
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
TOM KINGTON
After 20 years, twist in murder case that could free ‘killer’ boyfriend
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
LETTER FROM FINLAND
The beauty queen whose Chinese slur exposed ugly side of Finland
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
ANALYSIS
Trump’s enforcer lifts lid on life in the West Wing
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
TOM KINGTON
After 20 years, twist in murder case that could free ‘killer’ boyfriend
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
TOM KINGTON
After 20 years, twist in murder case that could free ‘killer’ boyfriend
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
LETTER FROM FINLAND
The beauty queen whose Chinese slur exposed ugly side of Finland
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
LETTER FROM FINLAND
The beauty queen whose Chinese slur exposed ugly side of Finland
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
ANALYSIS
Trump’s enforcer lifts lid on life in the West Wing
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
ANALYSIS
Trump’s enforcer lifts lid on life in the West Wing
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
TOM KINGTON
After 20 years, twist in murder case that could free ‘killer’ boyfriend
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
LETTER FROM FINLAND
The beauty queen whose Chinese slur exposed ugly side of Finland
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
ANALYSIS
Trump’s enforcer lifts lid on life in the West Wing
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
TOM KINGTON
After 20 years, twist in murder case that could free ‘killer’ boyfriend
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
Woman in a white polo shirt and sunglasses leaning on a black fence in front of a beach.
TOM KINGTON
After 20 years, twist in murder case that could free ‘killer’ boyfriend
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
LETTER FROM FINLAND
The beauty queen whose Chinese slur exposed ugly side of Finland
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attending a press conference.
LETTER FROM FINLAND
The beauty queen whose Chinese slur exposed ugly side of Finland
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
ANALYSIS
Trump’s enforcer lifts lid on life in the West Wing
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
Seven Trump administration officials posing around a large wooden table.
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Trump’s enforcer lifts lid on life in the West Wing

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Sport

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