With the final count unlikely to shift results significantly, experts say Gadi Eisenkot’s hopes of unseating Benjamin Netanyahu rest on his willingness to work with Palestinian parties Full report: Coalition talks loom in Israel Analysis: Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition Israel’s currency, stocks and bonds ...
Fake film deals and emails from top agents: who is behind the explosion in literary scams?Fake film deals and emails from top agents: who is behind the explosion in literary scams?
Writers are being bombarded daily with invitations from fake book groups and offers to publicise their work. For the scamming industry, aspiring authors can be a soft touch • This piece first appeared in the Dial ‘Hello Professor Snigdha Poonam,” the email began. I read that again. Nobody has ever ...
How did a fishmonger who starred in an adult movie make Rocky? The film about Sylvester Stallone’s amazing triumphHow did a fishmonger who starred in an adult movie make Rocky? The film about Sylvester Stallone’s amazing triumph
Belittled for his speech and looks, and so short of cash he had to sell his dog, Stallone managed to write and star in one of the greatest boxing movies ever. How does Anthony Ippolito feel about playing his hero? Fifty years ago this December, cinema’s greatest underdog story hit ...
The rise and fall of mid-century modern: how millennials fell out of love with their favourite lookThe rise and fall of mid-century modern: how millennials fell out of love with their favourite look
Once coveted for its clean lines and timeless design, the functional furniture is no longer seen as cool. Anyone for cottagecore and chrome? “I definitely don’t think it is cringe,” says Laura Budds, a vintage furniture dealer based in Norfolk. “But I do think we have reached the peak, and ...
I set up a free school for Afghan girls – and the Taliban blindfolded me and broke my nose and jawI set up a free school for Afghan girls – and the Taliban blindfolded me and broke my nose and jaw
When Basir Arian was summoned to the Taliban headquarters, he knew he had to go. To defy them meant death. The torture left him devastated and sure he had to leave the country ‘I knew that sooner or later, they would come for me,” says Basir Arian. After the Taliban ...
Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next electionHealey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election
The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget. ...
I earn £30,000. I’m angry there was no fuel duty cut in the BudgetI earn £30,000. I’m angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year’s Budget. ...
Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozensSpain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe’s modern history. ...
Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of usersOfcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over. ...
Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in MiamiFlávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”. ...