The Glam

Counterterror police take over Widdecombe murder probe

Police say ‘new information and evidence’ have come to light over killing of former Conservative minister

Anglo American looks to sell diamond business as competition from lab-grown stones intensifies

Champagne-fuelled ping pong, rustic Italian fare and the case for a visit to Arles

The Democrats need to work out what they stand for

Oil jumps as US-Iran hostilities escalate and investors go into ‘risk-off’ mode

Puzzle: find White’s winning move

The art of learning ancient texts by heart has persisted through decades of cultural transformation

Carmaker’s supervisory board failed to agree on proposed staff reduction proposals but talks set to continue

Move strengthens Dublin’s role in Europe’s bid to secure advanced semiconductor manufacturing

Iranian group ‘almost certainly directed’ antisemitic attacks in UK earlier this year, says minister

Crude tariffs won’t be enough to promote EU renewable energy

The US president has a genius for alienating existing and potential allies

Fighting escalates as Trump insists Strait of Hormuz remains open while Tehran says it is closed

Garsington’s production, complete with smashed plates and kangaroo cameos, is a love-it-or-hate-it affair

Kyiv intensifies deep-strike campaign against Russia after attacks on refineries sparked fuel crisis

Check out our most-read articles from last week

Report into Legal Services Board follows a number of high-profile law firm collapses in recent years

Memory mania redux

Brussels will propose gradual access for different ages in response to concerns over child safety online

Former Foreign Office chief says Keir Starmer’s actions were ‘unlawful’ and ‘unreasonable’

Also in today’s newsletter: Western companies turn to Chinese AI models and the ruthless remake of Citigroup

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Free T

A gripping new ‘Little House on the Prairie’, lively documentary ‘How to Get Filthy Rich’ and more. Reviews by Rebecca Nicholson

Getting big and controversial reforms out of the way can reap dividends for governments closer to election time