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ANDREW NEIL: Trump has left Ursula von der Leyen's career hanging by a thread - and shown our Brexit negotiators were truly pathetic

ANDREW NEIL: Trump has left Ursula von der Leyen's career hanging by a thread - and shown our Brexit negotiators were truly pathetic

about 3 hours ago

NADINE DORRIES: No one warned me about this nightmare side-effect of taking Mounjaro - this is the great advice I got from a surprising source

NADINE DORRIES: No one warned me about this nightmare side-effect of taking Mounjaro - this is the great advice I got from a surprising source

about 3 hours ago

Daniel Silva’s new spy thriller came together in just six months: ‘I work all day, every day, seven days a week’

Daniel Silva’s new spy thriller came together in just six months: ‘I work all day, every day, seven days a week’

about 6 hours ago

Stephen Colbert’s lefty lunacy: Letters to the Editor — July 29, 2025

Stephen Colbert’s lefty lunacy: Letters to the Editor — July 29, 2025

about 6 hours ago

Obama’s bruised ego was behind the corrupt plot to bring down Trump

Obama’s bruised ego was behind the corrupt plot to bring down Trump

about 6 hours ago

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Astonishing reason 4,000 Japanese kamikaze pilots were picked to die during the Second World War

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Astonishing reason 4,000 Japanese kamikaze pilots were picked to die during the Second World War

about 7 hours ago

PETER VAN ONSELEN: UN climate boss makes LUDICROUS claim about daily habit Aussies will be forced to give up because of warming - turning off the very people he needs to win over

PETER VAN ONSELEN: UN climate boss makes LUDICROUS claim about daily habit Aussies will be forced to give up because of warming - turning off the very people he needs to win over

about 7 hours ago

To end food shortages in Gaza, the world should unite to end . . . Hamas

To end food shortages in Gaza, the world should unite to end . . . Hamas

about 8 hours ago

Trump is absolutely right to give Putin less time to kill

Trump is absolutely right to give Putin less time to kill

about 8 hours ago

Trump’s trade wins shock the experts — who are blind to business reality

Trump’s trade wins shock the experts — who are blind to business reality

about 8 hours ago

Dems’ failed makeover, ‘In-N-Out’ of Cali and other commentary

Dems’ failed makeover, ‘In-N-Out’ of Cali and other commentary

about 8 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney isn’t spreading ‘Nazi propaganda’ — can’t we even have a sexy ad without it causing a meltdown?

Sydney Sweeney isn’t spreading ‘Nazi propaganda’ — can’t we even have a sexy ad without it causing a meltdown?

about 8 hours ago

The sex complaints women are too afraid to tell their husbands: The position we dread, the mistake most men make... and our favorite sneaky trick

The sex complaints women are too afraid to tell their husbands: The position we dread, the mistake most men make... and our favorite sneaky trick

about 9 hours ago

College admissions meets ‘Survivor’ in creepy new appraisal that rewards groupthink

College admissions meets ‘Survivor’ in creepy new appraisal that rewards groupthink

about 10 hours ago

How Trump is bursting the bureaucrats’ DC bubble, one agency at a time

How Trump is bursting the bureaucrats’ DC bubble, one agency at a time

about 10 hours ago

Tech test for defence giants: The nature of warfare is changing - firms must adapt, says ALEX BRUMMER

Tech test for defence giants: The nature of warfare is changing - firms must adapt, says ALEX BRUMMER

about 10 hours ago

Trump can apply real pressure on Russia’s collapsing economy

Trump can apply real pressure on Russia’s collapsing economy

about 13 hours ago

I've had enough of Newcastle fans' whining about losing Alexander Isak - here's why the Saudi fanboys have no right to complain when he leaves, writes OLIVER HOLT

I've had enough of Newcastle fans' whining about losing Alexander Isak - here's why the Saudi fanboys have no right to complain when he leaves, writes OLIVER HOLT

about 16 hours ago

Chloe Kelly is the perfect antidote to the colossal egos of men's football - Marcus Rashford and Co could learn so much from her class, grace and strength in adversity: IAN HERBERT

Chloe Kelly is the perfect antidote to the colossal egos of men's football - Marcus Rashford and Co could learn so much from her class, grace and strength in adversity: IAN HERBERT

about 16 hours ago

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Once again Britain's the sick man of Europe - but this time the sickness is our mental health epidemic, which has turned our 'Rolls-Royce' civil service into a car crash

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Once again Britain's the sick man of Europe - but this time the sickness is our mental health epidemic, which has turned our 'Rolls-Royce' civil service into a car crash

about 16 hours ago

Why so many older women suffer the agony of burning mouth syndrome: DR MARTIN SCURR reveals the likely causes - and how you can treat it

Why so many older women suffer the agony of burning mouth syndrome: DR MARTIN SCURR reveals the likely causes - and how you can treat it

about 16 hours ago

The two key pieces of evidence that prove Jac Morgan's clearout WAS legal - and the one thing the referee got wrong in moment that decided Lions v Australia series, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD

The two key pieces of evidence that prove Jac Morgan's clearout WAS legal - and the one thing the referee got wrong in moment that decided Lions v Australia series, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD

about 19 hours ago

Will I lose the Winter Fuel Payment if I make a pension withdrawal to replace my 'clapped out' car?

Will I lose the Winter Fuel Payment if I make a pension withdrawal to replace my 'clapped out' car?

ANDREW PIERCE: How humiliating! Starmer could lose seat to Corbyn ally

ANDREW PIERCE: How humiliating! Starmer could lose seat to Corbyn ally

DEAR JANE: I tried the 'harmless' sex position everyone does... but it left my husband screaming in pain

DEAR JANE: I tried the 'harmless' sex position everyone does... but it left my husband screaming in pain

The great Northeast exodus — how high taxes are driving away billions

The great Northeast exodus — how high taxes are driving away billions

Gov. Hochul’s latest redistricting threat is dangerous and undemocratic

Gov. Hochul’s latest redistricting threat is dangerous and undemocratic

Progs have abandoned progressivism, Columbia’s ‘message of hope’ and other commentary

Progs have abandoned progressivism, Columbia’s ‘message of hope’ and other commentary

STEPHEN GLOVER: Starmer is right to reject demands to recognise a Palestinian state. But how long can this master of the U-turn hold firm?

STEPHEN GLOVER: Starmer is right to reject demands to recognise a Palestinian state. But how long can this master of the U-turn hold firm?

JANE FRYER on the Lionesses' victory: With a hop and a skip and a naughty smirk, Chloe Kelly steps up to save the day!

JANE FRYER on the Lionesses' victory: With a hop and a skip and a naughty smirk, Chloe Kelly steps up to save the day!

Why don't we just arrest the driver of every migrant boat? asks ROBERT HARDMAN

Why don't we just arrest the driver of every migrant boat? asks ROBERT HARDMAN

Good riddance to UNESCO — a hate-America shouting gallery

Good riddance to UNESCO — a hate-America shouting gallery

NYC used to be the fashion capital of the world — now you can hardly find a decent clothing store

NYC used to be the fashion capital of the world — now you can hardly find a decent clothing store

Muslim Brotherhood’s ‘grand jihad’ is growing— just over the US border

Muslim Brotherhood’s ‘grand jihad’ is growing— just over the US border

How Ben Stokes should prepare for the Oval Test and my pick from each team in a dream XI: BUMBLE AT THE TEST

How Ben Stokes should prepare for the Oval Test and my pick from each team in a dream XI: BUMBLE AT THE TEST

ALEX BRUMMER: Bank fears Farage turmoil in No 10

ALEX BRUMMER: Bank fears Farage turmoil in No 10

Acids in skincare sound terrifying - but here's why they're the secret to your best skin EVER when used correctly: POLISHED with Elise Wilson

Acids in skincare sound terrifying - but here's why they're the secret to your best skin EVER when used correctly: POLISHED with Elise Wilson

Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer didn't hit the spot against India - and why a final Test rejig is needed for England, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer didn't hit the spot against India - and why a final Test rejig is needed for England, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Democrats self-own bragging about inflation shows the left has learned NOTHING

Democrats self-own bragging about inflation shows the left has learned NOTHING

Inside the harrowing attack on Syria’s Druze — and why the US’ first step in the right direction is vital

Inside the harrowing attack on Syria’s Druze — and why the US’ first step in the right direction is vital

How the Hunter Biden cover-up continues to this day

How the Hunter Biden cover-up continues to this day

This is the incredible amount Gen X and Millennials will inherit from their Boomer parents in the coming years - and why it may not be a good thing for them or Britain, by ALEX BRUMMER

This is the incredible amount Gen X and Millennials will inherit from their Boomer parents in the coming years - and why it may not be a good thing for them or Britain, by ALEX BRUMMER

Schools must make classrooms sane again — and ditch ‘restorative justice’

Schools must make classrooms sane again — and ditch ‘restorative justice’

Zohran Mamdani’s platform will destroy New Yorkers’ happiness with ‘counterfeit happiness’ says successful former small town mayor

Zohran Mamdani’s platform will destroy New Yorkers’ happiness with ‘counterfeit happiness’ says successful former small town mayor

Epstein scandal questions: Letters to the Editor — July 28, 2025

Epstein scandal questions: Letters to the Editor — July 28, 2025

There’s more to the anti-Trump Russiagate plot — and Tulsi Gabbard will unravel it

There’s more to the anti-Trump Russiagate plot — and Tulsi Gabbard will unravel it

Contributor: Jim Crow meets ICE at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Contributor: Jim Crow meets ICE at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Kennedy Center’s Melania rename and more: Letters to the Editor — July 27, 2025

Kennedy Center’s Melania rename and more: Letters to the Editor — July 27, 2025

Dems are finally speaking up on Mamdani’s sickening embrace of antisemitism — but New York’s leaders remain silent

Dems are finally speaking up on Mamdani’s sickening embrace of antisemitism — but New York’s leaders remain silent

China’s tightening grip on rare earths is proof Trump is right to seek independence

China’s tightening grip on rare earths is proof Trump is right to seek independence

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why women are losing out in the arms race

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why women are losing out in the arms race

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: A warning from Trump that Britain and Europe simply cannot ignore

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: A warning from Trump that Britain and Europe simply cannot ignore

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I just found out my husband has a secret $35,000 credit card debt. How will I ever trust him again?

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I just found out my husband has a secret $35,000 credit card debt. How will I ever trust him again?

TONY HETHERINGTON: My friend has put thousands into a mysterious new company promising unrealistic returns

TONY HETHERINGTON: My friend has put thousands into a mysterious new company promising unrealistic returns

Surely India won't leave out Jasprit Bumrah if series is in the balance? Their greatest match-winner with the ball hasn't stopped being a champion bowler overnight, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Surely India won't leave out Jasprit Bumrah if series is in the balance? Their greatest match-winner with the ball hasn't stopped being a champion bowler overnight, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Why Trump’s cost cutters are wise to have Reagan’s ‘one-man DOGE’ Don Devine on speed dial

Why Trump’s cost cutters are wise to have Reagan’s ‘one-man DOGE’ Don Devine on speed dial

Gwyneth Paltrow's disgusting NSFW act... JLo's dirty confessions... and the celeb sex-tape leak that's unleashed a slew of depravity: MAUREEN CALLAHAN

Gwyneth Paltrow's disgusting NSFW act... JLo's dirty confessions... and the celeb sex-tape leak that's unleashed a slew of depravity: MAUREEN CALLAHAN

Smithsonian exhibit monkeys around with the scientific evidence on human origins

Smithsonian exhibit monkeys around with the scientific evidence on human origins

PETER HITCHENS: Only two views are allowed on Gaza... and both are simple-minded rubbish

PETER HITCHENS: Only two views are allowed on Gaza... and both are simple-minded rubbish

DAN HODGES: This is why I think Farage and Rayner are right - Britain is now a nation on the brink

DAN HODGES: This is why I think Farage and Rayner are right - Britain is now a nation on the brink