Somalias President Extends Term by Two Years, Drawing Condemnation
His four-year term expired, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed signed a contentious law that critics fear could plunge the fragile country into renewed, possibly violent, turmoil. Read more...
DEBORAH ROSS A double dose of Keeley Hawes? I know which one I prefer...
The opening episode of Finding Alice began with Alice (Keeley Hawes) being shown around her new home. Read more...
The Mirror And The Palette review A fascinating survey of women's self-portraits
Picture the face of an old master or modern painter. What springs to mind? Rembrandt's jowls? Van Gogh's eyes? Chances are that the face isn't female, claims art historian Jennifer Higgie. Read more...
ABC News names Kimberly Godwin as its new president.
Her new role is just one of several changes in the world of broadcast news as the industry adjusts to shifting viewer habits. Read more...
European Super League Jordan Henderson calls emergency meeting with Premier League captains
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN The Liverpool skipper, whose own club is one of the six English sides that has signed up for the competition, is set to lead the players' response. Read more...
Jose Mourinho What now for sacked Tottenham boss?
So, what now? Is it time to go to Major League Soccer in the United States for a final pay-day? Or is he intrigued by the Portugal national team job? A look at Jose Mourinho's options. Read more...
How a massacre in Tigray was captured on video
A massacre in Tigray was captured on video. When it was shown on TV, one man believes he saw his brother being taken away. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports. Read more...
Arizona Shocks UConn and Storms to the N.C.A.A. Title Game
The Wildcats dominated the top-seeded Huskies and advanced to their first appearance in the womens final. They will meet Stanford on Sunday. Read more...
ALEX BRUMMER Haldane's departure is the Bank's chance for a reboot
Amid the dull upper-echelons at the Bank of England, chief economist Andy Haldane is the figure most willing to think out of the box. He has been a breath of fresh air in the pandemic. Read more...
Bowen Yang Misses Partying With His Friends at Bubble_T
For three years, the comedian Bowen Yang found community at Bubble_T, New Yorks roving hub for queer Asian nightlife. Then the pandemic hit. Read more...
The Premier League Race Is Over. The Champions League Lottery Is Here.
Everyone knows who will win the Premier League. Most can guess who will be relegated. All of the drama is in the race for a spot in the Champions League. Read more...
The 6th Floors Poet in Residence
There are many ways to describe Eisenbergs contributions to the Times online community, but the best one is also the most accurate pure poetry. To the unitiated, Eisenberg adds clever limericks to many of the posts on this blog, but he has clearly made an impact here and in many other places where reader responses are encouraged Read more...
Scorned barrister, 33, who cried rape in 'evil' plot is jailed
Anisah Ahmed met fellow barristerIqbal Mohammed, 38, through LinkedIn around six years ago and embarked upon a relationship with him in 2014. Read more...
On the Menu at a Lunch in Italy Protected Songbirds
The Italian police were called to investigate a luncheon for a potential violation of coronavirus rules. They found a feast of migrating finches. Read more...
Covid-19 GPs are told to CANCEL planned AstraZeneca vaccination appointments for pregnant women
An NHS England letter sent to practices on Saturday specified sites that do not have Pfizer or Moderna vaccines in stock should cancel all first dose appointments for pregnant women. Read more...