England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes Test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batsman Ollie Pope has hit back at criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the impression the team “wasn’t rubbish” is false, while accepting why that view has caught on among fans…
Rachel Reeves has been accused of trying to “backfire on Brexit” as the Chancellor prepares to set out how a “deeper” relationship with the EU would help boost economic growth. Ms Reeves will deliver the annual MICE lecture today, where she will announce regional investment. Aye, it is equally important to take the economy forward. “In…
It is not true that the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, means the immediate collapse of the regime. The conclusion is a hasty study, reflecting more wishful thinking than serious analysis. Yes, we are witnessing a seismic shock, the deadliest to hit the Islamic Republic since its founding in 1979. But the more…
The 900-foot Arctic Metagaz, a burnt-out Russian ghost tanker, has drifted dangerously close to Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean known for its history and culture. 23:17, 16 March 2026 Updated 23:19, 16 March 2026 The carrier is wandering between Malta and Lampedusa (Image: Newsbook Malta/AFP via Getty Images). Malta – a popular holiday destination…
One of Britain’s most senior military officers today reportedly said the Royal Navy could lose its ships in the Strait of Hormuz – and should send them anyway. The Express understands that General Sir Nick Carter, who served as the country’s most senior military officer, made the case for joining Donald Trump’s effort to break…
If you’ve ever spent your morning commute dreaming of starting your career afresh, this feature is for you. Every Monday, Money Blog talks to someone from a different profession to find out what it’s really like. Today we speak to Kieron Fosher, window cleaner and owner of KF Specialist Exterior Cleaning in Kent… Most people…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – – Authorities say they have arrested Haitian lawmaker Arnel Belizaire, who faces charges including financing terrorism and plotting against state security. This is Belizaire’s latest arrest in a country Where powerful political figures have been operating with impunity for a long time. Some have been linked to gangs financing and supporting control…
