Step forward, Nadhim Zahawi: the latest, highest-profile rat to flee the Tory ship | John Crace
As a member of Reform, Nadhim was adamant he had more to give. Even if none of us really wanted him Here’s a thought: try to name a former Conservative…
US bond markets should be in revolt. Fed independence matters | Nils Pratley
It is a perilous time to mess with the principle that rate-setters under an independent system should be free of political pressure Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central…
It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg
I remember him as a racist, obnoxious bully, and his allegation that other ex-Dulwich boys and I are liars tells me he hasn’t changed The new year has delivered a…
Trump is repeating mistakes of Iraq in Venezuela | Mohamad Bazzi
As it did in 2003, the US is underestimating the potential for instability as Trump resurrects one of the Iraq war’s biggest myths “Ladies and gentlemen, we got him!” Paul…
Australia women’s captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket in March
Wicketkeeper-batter says she has lost some competitive edge 35-year-old will miss T20 World Cup in June and July Australian captain Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to…
Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun
To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase “Cricket’s in December,” Tennis Australia’s chief executive, Craig Tiley,…
Manchester United to confirm Michael Carrick as interim manager
He wants Woodgate as a coach and will offer Fletcher role Money available for transfers and Rúben Neves a target Manchester United expect to confirm Michael Carrick as the interim…
‘Anonymity online is an illusion’: NSW teen charged over alleged mass shooting hoax in US
Police say the boy is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network falsely claiming mass shootings are taking place Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Peter Mandelson apologises for Epstein association in sudden U-turn
Former ambassador to US had earlier declined to give apology for keeping in touch with sex offender after his conviction Peter Mandelson has issued an apology for his association with…
Josh Cavallo claims homophobia drove him out of Adelaide United
‘Leaving the club had nothing to do with football,’ says Australian ‘Extremely disappointed’ club rejects allegations of homophobia Josh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia…