We must end our reliance on Chinese CCTV cameras
How would it feel to know that when you are walking down the street you are being watched by the same cameras that support the Chinese surveillance…
The SNP should stop talking Scotland down
The Scottish National Party was founded in 1934. Which means that its members have been campaigning in support of Scottish independence for 88 years. Enough time, you…
Emmanuel Macron is keen to establish himself as the unquestioned leader of Europe
Emmanuel Macron is keen to establish himself as the unquestioned leader of Europe following the departure of Angela Merkel and ahead of presidential elections this spring. The…
Wes Streeting goes too far… and Sajid Javid cuts him down to size
So, plenty of points for Streeting to score. His supporters say he is pragmatic, working class and a spokesman for the left behind (I can confirm this…
The only thing that’s sexist about criticising Carrie Johnson is to call it ‘sexism’
Carrie’s personal enthusiasm for the LGBT cause appears to be having what Nikki da Costa, the PM’s former director of legislative affairs, called a “chilling effect” on…
Special advisers mustn’t become too special
My first thought on last week’s resignation of Munira Mirza, the head of Boris Johnson’s Policy Unit, was that this was the worst blow so far in…
Camilla and the Koh-i-Noor diamond: The story of the diplomatic jewel with a bitter and bloody past
The Shah’s Peacock Throne comprised a seat, canopy and pillars, and in pride of place sat two jewelled peacocks, one of which had the Koh-i-Noor for a…
I’m a 30-year-old needle phobic: what can a wellness clinic do for me?
A facial is also arranged as an extra, to combat skin that is suffering either from hormones or facemasks or pollution (or all three). The therapist does…
What to wear for every kind of Valentine’s Day date – even if you aren’t celebrating
Trench Coat, £645, Farfetch; Suede Leather bag, £360, By Far; Faded Blue Jeans, £180, The Kooples; White Topaz earrings, £150, Otiumberg; Cashmere Roll neck, £145, COS; Recycled…
The Duchess of Cambridge and the very regal history of the Fair Isle knit
The most authentic Fair Isle knits are still made in Scotland such as those by London Fashion Week designer Molly Goddard (from £400, mollygoddard.com) and the island’s…
‘Everyone’s using’: Mozambique scrambles to stem a rising tide of drug addiction
Such initiatives are relatively new in Africa and have met some resistance. “I think the main challenge is… some leaders think that harm reduction might encourage drug…
China built infrastructure inside Nepalese territory, leaked report says
China has built infrastructure inside Nepalese territory, according to a leaked Nepalese government report, the latest act of aggression by Beijing along its southern border. A fact-finding…
China slaps down Liz Truss over the Falkland Islands after signing deal with Argentina
In response, Ms Truss tweeted on Monday that the UK “completely” rejected “any questions over sovereignty of the Falklands.” “The Falklands are part of the British family…
Once again, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offers only evasions on Russia
Germany has been committed to a form of “strategic ambiguity” in not letting the Kremlin know what sanctions are in store if it invades Ukraine. But the…
Joe Biden’s top science adviser resigns over bullying claims
“I believe it is not possible to continue effectively in my role, and the work of this office is far too important to be hindered,” he added….
Donald Trump ‘makes $20m’ on coffee table book containing put-downs of his enemies
Sources told CNN that the book has grossed $20 million in less than two months since it went on sale. “It’s the closest thing to printing money…
UK accuses Mauritius of political stunt over ‘ecological visit’ to disputed Chagos Islands
The British government has slammed an ecological visit by Mauritius to the disputed Chagos Islands, which are claimed by Port Louis but administered by London, as a…
New Euro coin axed amid row over ‘stolen’ photograph
Stjepan Pranjkovic, the designer who submitted the winning entry, then announced he was withdrawing his design and vowed to return nearly £8,000 in prize money. Mr Leach…
Latvian chess master ‘sexually harassed underage female players’ for over a decade
One of the women alleged to have received the vulgar letters is Valentina Gunina, currently ranked as the world’s ninth strongest female chess player. “There was a…
Travel to New Zealand: latest advice for UK travellers as country prepares to reopen borders
New Zealand announced a reopening plan on February 2 that will allow fully vaccinated British holidaymakers to return from July, albeit with self-isolation on arrival. The five-step…
We booked a hire car – only to find the collection desk had been closed for weeks
Gill Charlton has been fighting for Telegraph readers and solving their travel problems for more than 30 years, winning refunds, righting wrongs and suggesting solutions. She takes…
The inside story of Sarajevo’s abandoned Olympic venues
It is a giddy morning in the Olympic Village. Peals of laughter are echoing around the complex. For the most part, they are coming from children on…
What it’s like to be in Australia right now
Grab your cossie, mozzie spray, thongs and Akubra. Australia is finally open to tourists. Yes, after two long years of flight caps, exemptions, quarantines and lockdowns, the…
Angela Gheorghiu interview: ‘You can’t have this gift and be like everybody else’
The private life she would protect became the focus of public gossip during her often tempestuous marriage to the star tenor Roberto Alagna. Known as the Posh…
Brit Awards 2022: full list of nominees ahead of tonight’s ceremony
And, this year, the award categories have been given a dramatic reshuffle. Not only have male and female categories been abolished in favour of a single ‘Artist…