NATO chief Mark Rutte has warned the United States that China is building its military at rapid speed – nearly 200 times faster than America. The secretary general said China has specifically been building ships equipped with sophisticated weapons faster than the US and its western allies, making him ‘really worried.’ Rutte’s concerns come after…
The fashion community has today mourned the loss of one of its industry’s greatest legends, Giorgio Armani, who is largely credited with transforming the red carpet. Earlier today, the Armani Group announced that the Italian designer, 91, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. It might be difficult to imagine nowadays, but…
China‘s military parade before the world’s cameras on Wednesday showed off a growing arsenal capable, perhaps, of overturning the West’s long-held grip on international order. But behind the columns of tanks and rows of soldiers marching in perfect unison, a small white box sat atop a transporter, posed the greatest challenge to the status quo….
The Premier League’s big clubs have bulked up. Driven in this direction by five substitutions, the expansion of European competition, the increasing intensity of modern football and the strain on individual players. They have arrived at the conclusion, it would appear, that the schedule is not about to relent. Let’s face it, the owners don’t…
Mobile phones in the UK are about to ring out with another alarm as the Government tests its emergency alert system once again. At 3pm on Sunday (September 7), the ‘Armageddon alarm’ will be sent to all 4G and 5G-enabled phones and tablets. Devices will vibrate and emit a siren-like tone for 10 seconds, while…
By SIMON JONES Published: 18:33 BST, 1 September 2025 | Updated: 18:46 BST, 1 September 2025 England international Conor Gallagher is to stay at Atletico Madrid despite enquiries from multiple clubs, including Manchester United. Around eight Premier League teams asked about Gallagher’s availability but Atletico were only willing to consider a permanent sale for the…
Reform UK’s deputy leader today claimed some parents are ‘using and abusing’ free taxis to school for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Richard Tice warned ‘unsustainable’ spending on SEND provision is set to ‘bankrupt’ local councils as he called for changes. Children aged 5 to 16 can qualify for free transport if…
By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 13:54 BST, 31 August 2025 | Updated: 14:02 BST, 31 August 2025 Rachel Reeves has been warned not to hike alcohol taxes again at the Budget with British drinkers already paying up to four times more on spirits than in other countries. Excise duty on a standard 50ml…
By BRENDAN CARLIN Published: 23:19 BST, 30 August 2025 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 30 August 2025 It will be the moment when millions of mobile phones will vibrate and ring at the very same time. At about 3pm next Sunday, an official ‘Emergency Alert’ will be sent to all 4G and 5G-enabled phones and tablets….
Only five Premier League clubs have refused to litter the opposition box with a single long throw-in this season. The kicker? Rory Delap’s son, Liam, plays for one of them. That is Chelsea, joined by Fulham, Manchester City, Sunderland and West Ham United as the quintet of clubs who must have missed the memo circulated…