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The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register. The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times (founded in 1821) are published by Times Newspapers.

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James Huyton

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Norman Miller

I'm an award-winning UK-based writer for major outlets including the BBC, The Times, Guardian and Daily Telegraph, as well as leading specialist publications from New Scientist to Harpers Wine & …

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Kit Shepard

CURRENT: Sports journalist working mainly with The Times PAST: Rugby World, Reach PLC publications, Vavel

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Olivia Lidbury.

Olivia is a freelance journalist and content consultant specialising in interiors and all things home. Having honed her editing and writing skills at The Daily Telegraph, where she served as …

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Katie Wilson

Journalist | Editor | Creative Copywriter | PR & Media Consultant

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Megan Kenyon

I am a journalist covering politics, current affairs, and culture. My bylines include work for The Times, VICE, Tortoise, Hackney Post, and Hackney Gazette. Currently, I am studying for an …

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Latest Articles

Iran wins UN human rights role despite wave of executions

Iran has been invited to chair the 2023 social forum of the UN human rights council, despite months of crackdowns on protesters that have left hundreds of civilians dead. The appointment of Ali Bahreini, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, has been met with outrage by rights campaigners …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

Iran puts treasured sites on sale to ease debt in face of sanctions

Some of Iran’s most ancient historical treasures are being put up for an online auction to reduce state debt in the face of crippling sanctions. Nineteen locations will be put on sale on May 22 by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. The decision has been condemned by …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

AC Milan stun Napoli to make first semi-final since 2007

A Milan derby in the Champions League semi-finals is looming as a resolute AC Milan held off Napoli. Olivier Giroud’s first-half goal, set up by an incredible run by Rafael Leão, doubled Milan’s lead in the tie. Victor Osimhen’s added-time goal proved to be only a consolation on a night …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Postcards from the pyramid: Reading seek inspiration from the past

The sales pitch for last Saturday’s edition of the Reading FC fanzine, The Other Face of Football, said it all. “Read how good Bobby Convey was rather than thinking about how awful this season has been.” Convey played for Reading during the golden days under Steve Coppell, when they set …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Iranian mullahs use spy cameras to catch hijab refuseniks

Iran has begun a nationwide CCTV surveillance operation to catch women refusing to wear the compulsory Islamic head covering in the wake of a nationwide uprising. Since unrest began in September following the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, in the custody of the Iranian morality police, women across the country …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

Saudi dissident in UK says there is a bounty on his head

A Saudi Arabian security officer turned dissident who fled to London after he criticised his country’s human rights record has claimed there is a bounty on his head. Colonel Rabih Alenezi, a member of Saudi Arabia’s security service, posted a video on Twitter last month announcing that he was abandoning …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

Papa Johns Trophy final: Bolton’s resurgence gathers pace with dominant win

It was meant to be a celebration for all. Here were two clubs who had emerged from hard times to make a Wembley final that was primarily a day to cherish before the pressures of Sky Bet League One promotion bids resumed. But after just over an hour, only the …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Israeli protests over Netanyahu’s judicial reforms escalate

A record 120 demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday and elite military reservists said they would refuse to turn up for duties as protests against proposed controversial reforms by Binyamin Netanyahu, the prime minister, escalated. Thousands of demonstrators opposing legislation that could essentially make the government unaccountable to the …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

Binyamin Netanyahu defies mass protests with vow to fulfil mandate

Binyamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has vowed his government will “fulfil our mandate” despite a weekend of historic mass demonstrations against his plans to curb Israel’s judiciary. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the country on Saturday, in what organisers claimed were …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

Postcards from the pyramid: Gareth Ainsworth’s youth policy reaps reward at QPR

Over the past 4½ months, supporting Queens Park Rangers has been among the most miserable experiences a football fan can endure. Their horrific form before Saturday — nine points in 19 league games and no home victories during that period — explained why Loftus Road celebrated their 1-0 success over …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Pyramid postcards: Credit in Millwall’s push for top flight

Gianni Infantino’s presence at The Den was apt. Millwall are not too far away from the big time. The Fifa president, in London for an International Football Association Board meeting, watched the first half of Millwall’s 3-2 defeat by Norwich City. Despite the loss, they still sit seventh, one point …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Carlos Corberán outwits Michael Carrick as Ashley Barnes earns Pelé comparisons

Carlos Corberán and Michael Carrick have a lot in common. In October they were appointed as the head coach of their respective sides within 36 hours of one another. They are both relatively young for their roles, with Corberán aged 39 and Carrick 41. And each has spearheaded a revival …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Spain win T20 match with 118 balls to spare after bowling out Isle of Man for ten

The Isle of Man’s cricket team broke new, unwanted ground against Spain yesterday after being bowled out in a T20 match for ten. Their meagre total is the lowest in men’s T20 cricket and Spain needed two legal deliveries to reach the target, setting a record for the biggest victory …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Neil Warnock makes winning start with Huddersfield

Neil Warnock was almost laughing as he acknowledged the John Smith’s Stadium crowd prior to the first game of his second stint as the Huddersfield Town manager. The wry smile and gentle waves implied that the 74-year-old had returned to enjoy himself, have an honest crack at keeping Huddersfield in …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Postcards from the Pyramid: Notts County lead race for return to EFL

With their ferocious, stomach-turning 2-1 win away to ten-man Chesterfield, Notts County moved back to the top of the National League. They are 22 games unbeaten in the division. They have lost once all season. They have racked up 74 points in 31 games, putting them on pace for 109 …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times

Hijab protests sow doubt and confusion among Iran’s revolutionary guards

Forces in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are beginning to feel “doubt and confusion” after almost five months of anti-regime demonstrations, senior officers have admitted. Compounding this sense of frustration is their pay. The salaries of IRGC soldiers are a quarter of their counterparts in Lebanon’s Hezbollah forces, Iran’s most …
By Melanie Swan
• The Times

Postcards from the pyramid: Crawley’s American dream a nightmare and more woes at Swansea

Be it Todd Boehly’s relentless spending at Chelsea or the surprisingly heartwarming marriage between Wrexham and Hollywood, American owners have never been more conspicuous in English football. Their fluctuating impacts were displayed during Gillingham’s 1-0 win against Crawley Town at Priestfield. The Crawley fanbase is rapidly losing faith in Eben …
By Kit Shepard
• The Times