Monday March 31 2025
The Times & The Sunday Times
Marine Le Pen leaving a courthouse in Paris after a verdict on misappropriation of EU funds.
UPDATED
Le Pen banned from presidential election after €4m embezzlement conviction

The hard-right National Rally figurehead has vowed to appeal against the verdict

Europe
50 minutes ago
ANALYSIS
Is the Le Pen verdict a leftist plot? Her allies may claim so

Frontrunner for the presidential election is knocked out of the race at a stroke of a judge’s pen amid concerns over divisions in France

Europe
Trump’s tariffs will hit UK, Starmer confirms
Politics
Woman in hospital bed with facial injuries.
NEW
Prince Andrew accuser ‘has days to live’ after car crash

Virginia Giuffre has posted from her hospital bed, claiming she has renal failure after a collision with a bus

US news
59 minutes ago
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Paul Marchant, Primark CEO, during an interview.
UPDATED
Ousted Primark boss investigated over previous incident
Companies
35 minutes ago
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Mariia Romanyshyn outside Central London County Court after a hearing.
NEW
Family of man who gave his house to Ukrainian waitress win it back
Law
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Starmer vows to end Britain’s ‘soft touch’ on illegal immigration
Politics
King Charles III waving at the SOIL: The World at Our Feet exhibition.
NEW
King returns to work after brief hospital visit
Royal family
Woman with brain-computer interface for speech research.
NEW
Brain implant lets stroke patient ‘speak’ for first time in 18 years
Science
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Kate tells of solace found in nature during cancer treatment
Kate tells of solace found in nature during cancer treatment
Royal family
Nuisance busking akin to torture, says judge in West End noise crackdown
London
Orphaned baby wallaby with stuffed kangaroo toy.
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Orphaned baby wallaby with stuffed kangaroo toy.
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News in pictures
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Editor's picks

World

French Minister of Economy Eric Lombard at the Eurenco plant.
French accuse Trump of interference in business over DEI demands

The US embassy in France issued a letter stating companies that supply goods and services to America must comply with its ban on diversity programmes

Europe
Donald Trump at a campaign event in Georgia.
UPDATED
I’m not joking about a third term as president, Trump insists
US news
Five dead and four injured after explosion in Spanish mine
UPDATED
Five dead and four injured after explosion in Spanish mine
Europe
Exterior of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Barcelona plans Sagrada Familia ‘anteroom’ to ease selfie crowds
Europe
Collage of a man, barbed wire, a soldier, and flags representing Taiwan and China.
NEW
US will defend Taiwan from Chinese threat, says defence chief
Asia
Vladimir Putin at a meeting.
ANALYSIS
How Trump’s angry threats are being received by Russia
Russia-Ukraine war
Rocket crashing into the ocean.
First rocket launch from continental Europe crashes and burns
Europe
Exterior of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Barcelona plans Sagrada Familia ‘anteroom’ to ease selfie crowds
Europe
Collage of a man, barbed wire, a soldier, and flags representing Taiwan and China.
NEW
US will defend Taiwan from Chinese threat, says defence chief
Asia
Vladimir Putin at a meeting.
ANALYSIS
How Trump’s angry threats are being received by Russia
Russia-Ukraine war
Rocket crashing into the ocean.
First rocket launch from continental Europe crashes and burns
Europe
Donald Trump at a campaign event in Georgia.
UPDATED
I’m not joking about a third term as president, Trump insists
US news
Five dead and four injured after explosion in Spanish mine
UPDATED
Five dead and four injured after explosion in Spanish mine
Europe

Comment

a man in a suit and white shirt smiles for the camera
WILLIAM HAGUEStarmer must prepare for an American divorce

While straining to maintain ties, PM should brace for new uncertainties — and get ready to welcome a US brain drain

Illustration of Putin, Xi Jinping, and Trump sharing a box of Turkish Delight.

Cartoon by Peter Brookes

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GILES COREN | NOTEBOOKThese pervy presenters need some stark messaging
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LIBBY PURVESPolice do us all an injustice with these arrests
Headshot of Lloyd Will.
WILL LLOYDAre Gen Z unpatriotic or right to be afraid?
a woman with short brown hair is wearing a green shirt
JENNI RUSSELLThe wilting statistics behind Mother’s Day
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GILES COREN | NOTEBOOKThese pervy presenters need some stark messaging50 minutes ago
a woman wearing a pearl necklace smiles for the camera
Headshot of Lloyd Will.
a woman with short brown hair is wearing a green shirt
a man in a suit and white shirt is looking at the camera
a woman wearing a pearl necklace smiles for the camera
Headshot of Lloyd Will.
a woman with short brown hair is wearing a green shirt
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Business

Illustration of a shipping container labeled "Tariff," a car, metal pipes, and an upward-pointing arrow.
Markets drop as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff deadline looms

Sharp falls have been seen across the continent in anticipation of the US president’s plans to increase charges on goods imported into America

Companies
will stevens
The TimesWill my pension lump sum pay for £13k of holidays each year?
Illustration of beer being poured from a tap into a glass with coins.
Ian CowieThe drinks industry’s gone flat, but I think it’s time for another round
Person withdrawing cash from an ATM.
NEW
Deposit protection limit could rise to £110,000
Economics
Yellow Aston Martin in factory.
NEW
Lawrence Stroll reveals £125m boost for Aston Martin
Companies
Alison Duncan, UK Chair of EY.
NEW
EY names Alison Duncan as UK chair
Companies
Thames Water workers repairing a leaking pipe.
Thames Water picks US firm KKR as potential new owner
Companies
Person withdrawing cash from an ATM.
NEW
Deposit protection limit could rise to £110,000
Economics
Yellow Aston Martin in factory.
NEW
Lawrence Stroll reveals £125m boost for Aston Martin
Companies
Alison Duncan, UK Chair of EY.
NEW
EY names Alison Duncan as UK chair
Companies
Thames Water workers repairing a leaking pipe.
Thames Water picks US firm KKR as potential new owner
Companies
will stevens
The TimesWill my pension lump sum pay for £13k of holidays each year?
Illustration of beer being poured from a tap into a glass with coins.
Ian CowieThe drinks industry’s gone flat, but I think it’s time for another round

Sport

Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth in a soccer match.
Bournemouth want £45m for Liverpool target Kerkez
Football
Headshot of Rory McIlroy.
NEW
McIlroy reveals elbow injury before Masters
Golf
Joe Root batting at the start of a Yorkshire County Cricket Club vs Glamorgan County Cricket Club match.
Steve JamesPre-season in Spain and Abu Dhabi… but who’s ready for Durham in April?
Britain Soccer FA Cup
Peter RutzlerTrust in homegrown O’Reilly shows City have learnt ‘Cole Palmer lesson’
NEW
We cannot risk Spurs’ future by spending big, says £3.7m-a-year Levy
Football
50 minutes ago
Flintoff dynasty grows as son Corey signs first contract with Kent
Cricket
Saka set to start against Fulham after three months out
Football
MIAMI OPEN
Djokovic denied 100th title by teenager who tried to pull out before event
Tennis
Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, at a Premier League match.
NEW
We cannot risk Spurs’ future by spending big, says £3.7m-a-year Levy
Football
50 minutes ago
Corey Flintoff shaking hands with a Kent Cricket representative after signing a two-year contract.
Flintoff dynasty grows as son Corey signs first contract with Kent
Cricket
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in training.
Saka set to start against Fulham after three months out
Football
Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik holding trophies after the Miami Open final.
MIAMI OPEN
Djokovic denied 100th title by teenager who tried to pull out before event
Tennis
Joe Root batting at the start of a Yorkshire County Cricket Club vs Glamorgan County Cricket Club match.
Steve JamesPre-season in Spain and Abu Dhabi… but who’s ready for Durham in April?
Britain Soccer FA Cup
Peter RutzlerTrust in homegrown O’Reilly shows City have learnt ‘Cole Palmer lesson’
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Life & Style

Three women smiling for a photo in a forest.
We had kids and cut our hours. We’re the female no-pension club

Why do so many clever, well-qualified and otherwise competent women in their fifties not have any pension arrangements?

Sex & Relationships
Geri Halliwell Horner and Christian Horner at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Shane WatsonWhy we’re all Culture Brags now. Yes, even Ginger Spice
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
Dolly AldertonDear Dolly: ‘Should I break up with my therapist?’
Hands holding a red phone with social media likes.
The cruellest social media slight? Muting
Sex & Relationships
Golden Retriever resting in the grass with a tennis ball.
Our golden retriever is the peacemaker in our marriage
Sex & Relationships
Brown Flowers perfume bottle by D.S. & Durga.
NEW
Perfumes are having a 1970s makeover
Beauty
50 minutes ago
Illustration of a speech bubble filled with pixelated emojis.
EXPLAINER
What do emojis mean? From sex to self-harm, youth slang decoded
Parenting
Hands holding a red phone with social media likes.
The cruellest social media slight? Muting
Sex & Relationships
Golden Retriever resting in the grass with a tennis ball.
Our golden retriever is the peacemaker in our marriage
Sex & Relationships
Brown Flowers perfume bottle by D.S. & Durga.
NEW
Perfumes are having a 1970s makeover
Beauty
50 minutes ago
Illustration of a speech bubble filled with pixelated emojis.
EXPLAINER
What do emojis mean? From sex to self-harm, youth slang decoded
Parenting
Geri Halliwell Horner and Christian Horner at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Shane WatsonWhy we’re all Culture Brags now. Yes, even Ginger Spice
a close up of a woman 's face with her hand on her chin
Dolly AldertonDear Dolly: ‘Should I break up with my therapist?’

Culture

Two men sitting back-to-back on a bench.
INTERVIEW
‘I nearly died from drinking’ — Arthur Smith on his comeback with Phil Nice

The comedy duo on their fallout and reunion, ageing and going sober

Comedy
Deacon Blue performing on stage.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Deacon Blue — the veteran Scottish pop act brought the house down
Music
Still of a man from The White Lotus, episode 7.
The White Lotus season 3 episode 7 recap: shady Gary makes his moves
TV & Radio
Lou Sanders sitting on a soccer ball.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Lou Sanders — diverting and pleasant but never a knockout
Comedy
A soprano and conductor during an orchestra performance.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Total Immersion Boulez was an explosive celebration of a giant
Classical & Opera
Three ballet dancers performing Symphony in C.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Balanchine — the Royal Ballet’s wonderful tribute to a master
Theatre & Dance
Usher performing on stage at The O2 Arena in London with two backup dancers.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Usher — sultry pop given a glitzy Las Vegas makeover
Music
Lou Sanders sitting on a soccer ball.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Lou Sanders — diverting and pleasant but never a knockout
Comedy
A soprano and conductor during an orchestra performance.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Total Immersion Boulez was an explosive celebration of a giant
Classical & Opera
Three ballet dancers performing Symphony in C.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Balanchine — the Royal Ballet’s wonderful tribute to a master
Theatre & Dance
Usher performing on stage at The O2 Arena in London with two backup dancers.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Usher — sultry pop given a glitzy Las Vegas makeover
Music
Deacon Blue performing on stage.
REVIEW
FIRST NIGHT
Deacon Blue — the veteran Scottish pop act brought the house down
Music
Still of a man from The White Lotus, episode 7.
The White Lotus season 3 episode 7 recap: shady Gary makes his moves
TV & Radio

Travel

a kangaroo standing on a beach at sunset
TRAVEL ADVICE
11 of the best long-haul destinations for 2025

Plan a far-flung adventure with our pick of the places that are worth the long journey — where you’ll find everything from castaway beaches to fabulous safaris

Advice
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Visiting Brough of Birsay Lighthouse is one of the best things to do in Orkney
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Passengers at London Gatwick's North Terminal
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Advice
The oceanfront pool at Vila Joya hotel in the Algarve, Portugal
REVIEW
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Algarve
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The pool, parasols and palm trees at Amavi hotel in Paphos, Cyprus
REVIEW
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Cornwall
The living area of the Chairman suite at Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore
REVIEW
Marina Bay Sands hotel review: a towering beacon on the Singapore skyline
The oceanfront pool at Vila Joya hotel in the Algarve, Portugal
REVIEW
Vila Joya hotel review: the Algarve’s most indulgent retreat
Algarve
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REVIEW
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Bedruthan Hotel & Spa
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Cornwall
The living area of the Chairman suite at Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore
REVIEW
Marina Bay Sands hotel review: a towering beacon on the Singapore skyline
Visiting Brough of Birsay Lighthouse is one of the best things to do in Orkney
22 best things to do in Orkney
Passengers at London Gatwick's North Terminal
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