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As Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation hits the screens, the historian Dominic Sandbrook takes a deep-dive into the novel’s dark themes. Plus, how to battle phone addiction

US Department of Justice indictments against Nikhil Gupta reveal a crude, amateur plot lacking basic intelligence tradecraft. Serving and retired officials highlight blatant violations of protocol, including direct communication with criminal middlemen and traceable electronics, suggesting a reckless haste that exposed the operation.

Should Harry have been more generous? The internet has opinions.

William was reportedly deeply concerned about his uncle's impact on the family

Dan and Zoe met on a train and connected instantly. Twenty years and three kids later, they’re still trying out new things

Where Tony Blair charmed and persuaded, Gordon Brown harangued and instructed

"He wanted him out of the picture immediately before the rot further set in."

‘That second she got some old school wood from the Heartland, it was game over,” Maher quipped

Named as Australia’s children’s laureate for 2026-27, the beloved author opens up about the best thing a fan has ever sent him – and his first tattoo

Co-author George Cottrell is close aide to party leader Nigel Farage and served several months in US prison

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