The American Express Times
Monday, October 12, 2026
Cold War foes unite in call for Zelensky to quit as president
Former President Donald Trump publicly called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to step down, a position echoed by Russian officials amid ongoing conflict between the two countries. This rare alignment between Moscow and Washington raises concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine’s leadership and complicates diplomatic efforts as intense Russian missile strikes continue.
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Michael Palin in the Philippines
Michael Palin plans to visit the conflict-prone island of Mindanao in the Philippines despite UK government travel warnings, accompanied by a security team. His trip…
$40 trillion US debt: Gray rhino and black swan
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note exceeded 5 percent in late 2026, signaling rising borrowing costs amid the nation’s $40 trillion debt burden.…
Man killed by tiger ‘was dancing and asked for pictures’
A man climbed into the Siberian tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and was fatally attacked by the tiger. The park was closed and evacuated,…
Healey ‘must find £35bn’ for public service and defence pledges
Chancellor John Healey faces a potential shortfall of up to £35 billion by 2030 to maintain public services and meet defence spending targets amid rising…
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London penthouse linked to Asian crime cartel seized
UK authorities have frozen luxury assets, including a London penthouse and valuable watches, linked to Li, the alleged finance chief of the criminal syndicate Prince…
Venice lauds Briton who helped to save it from sea
Venice honored the late British historian John Julius Norwich by unveiling a plaque at St George’s Anglican Church in recognition of his work preserving the…
Shriver: I dread writing my new novel about trans ‘fad’
Novelist Lionel Shriver revealed her unease about writing a new book centered on the transgender debate, hoping the topic might seem outdated by its publication.…
No redress for gay veteran who quit navy over bullying
Falklands War veteran Duncan Turnbull has criticized the UK government's LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme for excluding service members who resigned under duress due to homophobic…
Boss urged to resign in row about pay cut for rescuers
Virginia McVea, head of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, is facing calls to resign after an investigation found no proof that most rescue officers backed…
Celebrity Traitors has a seedy side, and I love it
The BBC reality show *The Celebrity Traitors* features celebrities navigating alliances through deception, revealing the psychological toll of dishonesty under public scrutiny. This portrayal highlights…
Royal Mail must get serious and scrap next-day delivery
Royal Mail will limit second-class letter deliveries to alternate days and stop Saturday deliveries as part of cost-cutting measures that include cutting around 2,500 jobs.…
Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel is irresponsible political theatre
President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to gradually lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports to lower global fuel prices ahead of the…
Two men charged over death of expat artist, 85, in his French home
Two men have been charged in the fatal beating of 85-year-old British expatriate John Agner at his home in southwestern France last month. The suspects,…
‘£30 monthly fee’ for the middle-aged to fund care
Sir Steve Webb has proposed a monthly £30 contribution for taxpayers aged 40 and over to fund a national social care service in England, with…
PAs told to report bosses working at home
Rahman Ravelli, a London law firm specializing in white-collar crime, has instructed secretarial staff to closely monitor lawyers’ actual office attendance to enforce in-person work…
Dickens can tell Hegseth why he’s wrong
Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood attack, is expected to face execution, with U.S. Secretary of War Pete…
Saudis under pressure to hit back after airport strike
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a second missile strike on Riyadh’s airport, injuring several people after a previous attack that killed at least 13. These…
‘Most hated’ courier? Evri boss insists service is improving
Evri, a major UK parcel delivery firm processing over one billion shipments annually, continues to face substantial customer dissatisfaction despite its rapid growth and CEO…
The family jeweller that has not lost its sparkle
Boodles, the British family-owned jeweller, reported an 18 percent sales increase to £147 million and £23 million in pre-tax profits for the year ending February…
Third, second, then first: Kipruto wins in Chicago
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon with a personal best of 2:01:09, marking his first victory after finishing third and second in previous years.…
The latest Gen Z insult? ‘You are a Larper’
At a recent gathering, younger generations redefined the term “Larper” from live-action role players to describe individuals who adopt exaggerated or inauthentic personas in daily…
Treat us as victims, say fantasist’s targets
Individuals falsely accused by Carl Beech are calling for legal recognition as victims of malicious allegations after Beech’s early release from prison for fabricating claims…
Firms must train British workers first, says union
GMB union general secretary Gary Smith has urged stricter rules requiring employers to prove investment in training British workers before sponsoring foreign labor, criticizing overreliance…
AI first across line at cryptic final
Liam Hughes, a 29-year-old researcher from Helsinki, won the Times Crossword Championship as the youngest champion in its 56-year history by completing the final puzzle…
Palestine marches raise tensions amid legal concerns
Pro-Palestine demonstrations in London have continued amid heightened police measures to prevent clashes between protesters and counterdemonstrators. The UK government plans to review legislation governing…
Island haunted by crimes of US soldiers
A United States Marine stationed at the Futenma airbase has been arrested for the strangulation death of a Japanese woman in Okinawa, reigniting tensions over…
AI spin-out led by former Nanopore boss raises £4m
Matter Machine, an AI-driven materials discovery startup spun out from the University of Liverpool, has raised £4 million in pre-series A funding to accelerate the…
Freddie Foreman: Hitman for the Kray twins and London gangster
Frederick Gerald Foreman, a key enforcer linked to the Kray twins and involved in numerous high-profile crimes and murders, died at the age of 94.…
Exeter land first win but empty seats worry Baxter
Exeter Chiefs earned their first Premiership Rugby win of the season by narrowly defeating Newcastle Falcons 38-33 at Sandy Park. Despite the victory, low attendance…
My two ex-husbands live with me and I refuse to cook for them
Kristie De Garis lives with her two ex-husbands and their children, and two years ago she stopped cooking to shift meal responsibilities onto them. This…
A failing benefits system costs us all
The UK has launched a new inquiry into widespread delays and systemic issues in its welfare system, particularly concerning sickness and disability benefit reassessments that…
Burnham pledges transparency on ties to City owners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to release records of his meetings with UAE representatives following scrutiny over Manchester City's financial breaches linked to the…
Parents donate £1,000 a year to keep state schools going
Parents in the UK are increasingly paying over £1,000 annually per family to support state schools through voluntary contributions for activities, resources, and staff support.…
Execution horror contrasts with modern perspective
Pete Hegseth's recent proposal to livestream the execution of a convicted terrorist has reignited debate about the ethics and implications of publicly broadcasting capital punishment.…
Stowaway comes home to hang with the masters
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has launched the largest European exhibition in over 40 years of Willem de Kooning’s work, featuring more than 120 pieces, many…
Fortnum & Mason spreads its wings with Heathrow expansion
Fortnum & Mason is opening a new store in Terminal 2 and a bar in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport next month, expanding beyond…
Nicholas Barrett: TV producer and wingman to David Frost
Nicholas Barrett, a British television producer instrumental in shaping influential programs for London Weekend Television during the 1970s and 1980s, died on June 19, 2026,…
Furbank and Smith offer hope
Sale Sharks showed notable improvement but were narrowly defeated by Harlequins in a closely fought match featuring standout plays from Ollie Furbank and Sam Riley.…
Ask Professor Tanya Byron: Trauma from childhood accident lingers lifelong
An 81-year-old woman recounted how a childhood burn accident and her family’s silence afterward caused lasting emotional trauma and fears that remained unaddressed for decades.…
‘Too often, if we sign people off sick, we write them off for life’
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden warned that the growing number of young people being placed on long-term sickness benefits risks permanently limiting their employment…
PM remains evasive over rejoining EU
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to the UK rejoining the European Union without necessarily holding a second referendum, while emphasizing the need…