It’s time to be blunt: the government is about to expose hundreds of vulnerable women to the risk of death or serious injury. Survivors of domestic abuse, including women who have suffered years of physical violence and intimidation, are now preparing for the moment in October when 5,000 prisoners begin to be released early. What…
Zadie Smith, Patti Smith and Mustafa are among the star names lined up to be interviewed by Dua Lipa, as the pop star reveals her curation of this year’s London Literature festival at the Southbank Centre. The festival, now in its 19th year, will run from 21 October to 1 November, with the Brit award-winning…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 20:08 GMT+2•Updated 20:37 The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has spilled over into music. In just a few days, the singer Rosalía has seen a tribute concert to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her upcoming concerts in Buenos Aires….
Former special counsel Jack Smith leaves after testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, on Jan. 22, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to launch a criminal investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith,…
It has taken more than seven decades, but the grievous wrong done to Ruth Ellis has finally been recognised. Ellis was the last woman to be hanged for murder in the UK, the victim of a pitiless justice system that was uninterested in her history of horrific domestic abuse. The announcement of a posthumous conditional…
Zadie SmithMargaret Busby’s Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century is the record of one woman’s lifelong passion for the literature and life of Africa and its diaspora, wherever she finds it. A beautiful collection. The funniest and smartest novel I’ve read in a while is Black Bag by Luke Kennard. Mark HaddonCan…
In perhaps the strongest sign yet of a major transformation in the art market, Pace Gallery plans to announce on Thursday that it is reducing its roster by 50 artists and its staff by 50 people, indicating that even a prominent established gallery needs to downsize in this challenging economic climate. “The whole art gallery…
Jack Smith, the special counsel who twice indicted President Trump, accused the Justice Department of having been “corrupted” by Trump loyalists he claimed were demolishing its credibility and seeking to undermine the rule of law. Mr. Smith’s remarks, made last month in a private discussion at the Cosmos Club in Washington, represented his sharpest criticism…
The Rolling Stones have announced their new album ‘Foreign Tongues’ and confirmed that it will feature guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and more. The rock veterans seemingly confirmed the new record last month when a series of billboards popped up around the world, featuring their logo and reading ‘Foreign Tongues’ in various languages….
Seven minutes before Olivia Rodrigo gets on the phone, Billboard announces that her new single, “Drop Dead,” has debuted at number one on the Hot 100. When I mention this, she becomes almost too shy to speak. “It’s been a very exciting few weeks,” she manages. No kidding. Rodrigo is taking the call during a…
