At least 30 civilians killed in Ukraine as Moscow mounts one of its biggest attacks since start of war Russia has launched a huge wave of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the capital, in one of the biggest attacks on the country since the start of the war. Poland’s …

Porsche updates its lineup with a new hybrid, new electrics, and a V-8 Cayenne S. Porsche has now included SUVs as part of its portfolio for 20 years, starting with the Cayenne. You’ll still find folks who will assert these so-called mall crawlers aren’t real Porsches, but the Cayenne has …

From skateboard romances and a horror fishing simulator to the return of beloved classics and the ever-enduring appeal of Zelda, 2023 was a bumper year for gaming. Our critics pick their favourites 20. Venba PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC A game about the importance of cooking and the immigrant …

A Swedish city is encouraging its residents to say hello to each other, which sounds like hell for most British people. But never fear – help is at hand In a development more chilling than its -10C temperature, the Swedish city of Luleå is encouraging people to say hello to …

Property market weak, says Nationwide, which expects prices to remain flat or drop slightly in 2024 UK house prices fell by 1.8% during 2023, according to the closely watched Nationwide house price index, with activity in the property market described as weak throughout the year. Nationwide put the fall down …

For one British director to have made a movie named the world over as the year’s best may be regarded as good fortune. For two to do so looks like carefulness. Three, however, suggests a trend. And that only takes us to February. The vicissitudes of awards season mean that …

Record high youth unemployment and struggling property sector are among increasingly sensitive topics China is cracking down on negative commentary about the financial market and other sectors as the authorities seek to boost public confidence despite challenging economic headwinds. This month the Weibo account Weibo Finance, which has more than …

Ncuti Gatwa, Helena Bonham Carter, Toby Jones and more imbue the latest Sam Mendes-produced adaptation of the author’s works with wit, charm and magic Following last year’s starry adaptation of Oliver Twist, Audible has pushed the seasonal boat out again with a beguiling version of David Copperfield, executive-produced by Sam …

Next government will inherit most challenging situation in public services since second world war, IPPR says Public services will not recover until the 2030s even under a Labour government, and it will take a decade to clear the backlog in the NHS and the courts, a report says. The study …

If Christmas hasn’t cleaned you out financially, now could be the last chance to grab one of the UK’s highest-paying fixed-rate savings accounts. With the money markets convinced that interest rates are heading on a downward trajectory, the smart savings cash is heading for a fixed-rate bond – while rates …