How Harry's disastrous interview was crafted in the shadows as sources reveal what stunned producers
Prince Harry shocked the producers of his bombshell BBC interview after he spoke for 20 minutes over their agreed time in an emotionally charged interview. The chief of communications for their Archewell Foundation, Meredith Maines, had been the chief architect of the interview, the outlet reported. 'There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family,' Harry said in the interview. The Duke also alleged the Royal Household exploited security 'to imprison' members of the Royal Family, blocking them 'from being able to choose a different life'. After the backlash surrounding the interview, Harry seemingly doubled down on his remarks in a statement he issued.
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May 03, 2025 17:39 UTC
VE Day 2025: how the UK will celebrate — from flypast to The Archers
Winston Churchill stood in London and addressed the crowds, 80 years ago next week. “This is your hour.”War in Europe was at last over. “The lights went out and the bombs came down. But every man, woman and child in the country had no thought of quitting.”As Big Ben strikes midday on Monday, the nation will hear Churchill’s words again, read by an actor, to mark the beginning of a week of commemorations of Britain’s 80th Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). Then, 1,300 members of the armed forces will process from Parliament Square to
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May 03, 2025 15:57 UTC
Scientist bitten by deadly snakes 200 TIMES helps create ‘unparalleled’ anti-venom to save thousands of lives
A WACKY scientist has allowed the world's deadliest snakes to bite him over 200 times to help create an "unparalleled" anti-venom. The American initially allowed himself to be bitten to help further his career on YouTube where he handled a range of snakes. 6 Tim holding a snake in his hands Credit: You Tube/ Tim Friede6 Tim has been bitten by a snake over 200 times Credit: You TubeOut of 19 test subjects, 13 survived lethal doses of snake venom. Currently, testing has only been done on elapid snake venom which covers the two most common families of deadly snakes. The team are now preparing to test its antivenom cocktail in Australia on dogs who have been bitten by a snake.
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May 03, 2025 12:51 UTC
Jaguar Land Rover reboots US car exports despite tariff woes
Jaguar Land Rover has begun sending cars to the US again after halting shipping on the back of President Donald Trump’s trade war. The British firm paused deliveries across the Atlantic on April 7 after Trump announced a 25 per cent levy on vehicles manufactured overseas. A spokesman for the company told The Times: “The US is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands and 25 per cent tariffs on autos remain in place. The 25 per cent tariff on car imports were not included in the pause providing little respite for the global automaker industry. Several firms refrained from providing guidance for the year ahead after the uncertainty triggered from Trump’s tariffs.
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May 03, 2025 12:23 UTC
Prince Harry doesn’t know how much longer King Charles has
In a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, the Duke of Sussex said: “This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute”. When asked if Charles had been approached to use his influence in Harry’s legal problems, the duke appeared to imply the King was a hindrance, a comment likely to deepen the rift with his father and his brother, the Prince of Wales. 🇨🇦 The King and Queen will visit Canada from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th May. 🇨🇦 Le Roi et la Reine effectueront une visite au Canada le lundi 26 et le mardi 27 mai. “And effectively what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life.”
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May 03, 2025 12:17 UTC
Ryan Garcia spotted in TEARS shortly after his shock defeat by Rolly Romero in Times Square
Ryan Garcia was seen crying in a car just moments after suffering a devastating unanimous decision loss to Rolando 'Rolly' Romero in Times Square, New York City. The video, posted on X, captured Garcia slumped inside a sleek black SUV, the door ajar, as the bustling energy of Times Square glowed in the background. The post's caption read, 'Ryan Garcia crying the car after losing to Rolly Romero'. The loss not only cost Garcia the WBA welterweight title but also derailed plans for the highly anticipated Garcia-Haney II showdown, which was meant to be announced at the end of the Times Square card. Boxing analysts are now questioning whether Garcia can bounce back from this loss, especially with the Haney rematch now in jeopardy.
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May 03, 2025 11:47 UTC
Jaguar Land Rover restarts car exports to the US, London's Times reports
(Reuters) -Jaguar Land Rover has restarted shipments of vehicles to the United States after pausing them in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, London's Times newspaper reported on Saturday. The first shipments of JLR vehicles bound for the U.S. for almost a month left Britain on Wednesday, the report said. A JLR spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the U.S. is a key market for its luxury brands, with 25% tariffs on autos still in effect. The United States is the second-biggest importer of British-made cars after the European Union, with a near 20% share, data from industry body SMMT shows. (Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal and Rajveer Singh Pardesi in BengaluruAdditional reporting by Bipasha DeyEditing by Andrew Heavens and Frances Kerry)
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May 03, 2025 09:39 UTC
UK to launch £50mn scheme to attract global researchers amid US academic uncertainty
Live EventsThe UK government is preparing to unveil a new initiative aimed at attracting top international researchers, in a move that comes as academic freedoms face increased scrutiny in the United States. These sectors include life sciences, artificial intelligence, and green energy.The plan will initially support the relocation of around 10 research teams to the UK. The move also comes amid calls from within the British research community for broader reforms to improve the UK’s appeal to global talent.Visa costs have been identified as a key barrier. Last month, Canada launched its Canada Leads 100 Challenge, targeting early-career scientists, especially from the US. Norway and France have also rolled out initiatives to recruit researchers in fields such as health, climate change, and digital technologies.
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May 03, 2025 09:35 UTC
UK woman becomes oldest living person at 115; says her SECRET is neither diet nor exercise; "I never...."
Lessons to take from her longevityLessons for a Healthy LifeWe all want to live long; our desire usually stems out of love (seeing your children settled, grandchildren flourishing, and if you are lucky, even great grandchildren!) Now, Ethel Caterham has become the oldest living woman in the world, touching the remarkable age of 115 this year. She moved around the world, in places like Hong Kong and Gibraltar before relocating to the UK. Staying hydrated and eating moderate portions are common traits among those who live long lives. Combined with a balanced diet and gentle activity, these habits can support a longer, happier life.
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May 03, 2025 08:34 UTC
‘What do you mean we can’t?’: Eddie Hearn on Times Square, Saudi billions and boxing’s new reality
As workers tighten bolts on a steel ring platform beneath the glare of LED billboards in Times Square on a sun-splashed Thursday afternoon, Eddie Hearn is still wrapping his head around the reality of what he’s helped build. Closing down Times Square – it’s iconic. Let’s go again.’”Hearn’s role in the Times Square project is a curious one. But he just keeps going.”View image in fullscreen Eddie Hearn makes the media rounds in New York City ahead of Friday’s boxing card in Times Square. Life-changing.”View image in fullscreen Eddie Hearn, left, watches the December rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury alongside Saudi Arabia’s boxing czar Turki al-Sheikh.
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May 03, 2025 06:10 UTC
UK court jails Ugandan judge over slavery conviction
Representative Image(AI)Judge convicted under Modern Slavery ActWhat did the victim say about her treatment? A senior judge who worked for the United Nations as well as Uganda's High Court has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after she was convicted of enslaving a young woman to work as a maid in the United Kingdom.The Oxford Crown Court found that Lydia Mugambe had taken "advantage of her status" over the young Ugandan woman in the "most egregious way. "Prosecutors said that Mugambe tricked a young Ugandan woman to move to the UK in 2022 to work as a maid and provide childcare without pay. "You have shown absolutely no remorse for your conduct. Instead, you continue, wholly unjustifiably I am afraid, to depict yourself as the victim," Foxton said.The victim reported living in "almost constant fear," according to a written statement that was read out in court.Due to Mugambe's powerful standing in Uganda, she said she "can't go back" to her country and was afraid she may never see her mother again.
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May 03, 2025 05:50 UTC
Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections
Labour, which was defending far fewer seats this year, was down by 186 seats. It held a trio of mayoralties in Doncaster, North Tyneside and the West of England, but saw its share of the vote significantly dented by Reform in all of them. Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said his party had supplanted the Conservatives as the "party of Middle England" after gaining 163 seats. The Greens gained over 40 seats, but will have been disappointed not to snatch the West of England mayoral contest from Labour, where they came a narrow third to Reform. Labour would have won 20% of the vote, according to the projection, equalling its lowest previous recorded performance in 2009.
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May 03, 2025 04:38 UTC
Walton Goggins Abruptly Ends Interview After Aimee Lou Wood Questions
The White Lotus star abruptly ended an interview with the UK Times after the interviewer repeatedly brought up his former scene partner Aimee Lou Wood. In the interview, Times editor and writer Ed Potton hit on that seemingly sore subject a few times. “I’m not gonna have that conversation,” Goggins replied, and two separate publicists urged Potton to move on. But Potton brought up Wood again in the context of Goggins’s upcoming gig hosting Saturday Night Live. According to the Times, Goggins sat there “saying nothing,” while his British publicist tried to change the subject.
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May 03, 2025 04:07 UTC
Eddie Hearn reveals how shock Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn super-fight could be made ahead of historic Times Square card
Eddie Hearn has revealed a transatlantic super-fight between Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia could become a reality if the former's rematch with Chris Eubank Jr fails to materialize later this year. Yet if that plan goes up in smoke, and a weight-drained Eubank Jr snubs his contracted rematch with Benn, Hearn's welterweight charge will be raring to go. 'I thought it was a very close fight,' Hearn said. 'Last time he did lose his mind at times in that build-up,' Hearn said when previewing Garcia's return on Friday night. Hearn is enthralled by the prospect of Friday's Times Square blockbuster after what he insists was the toughest logistical mission the sport of boxing has ever served up.
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May 03, 2025 01:08 UTC
Times letters: The rise of Reform and its appeal to voters
Write to letters@thetimes.co.ukSir, With Reform’s victory in the Runcorn & Helsby by-election, a process that threatens to result in autocracy has begun. When it is clear that the promises haven’t materialised, blame is applied to everyone other than the populist. We are seeing this in an accelerated form in the United States and will shortly be seeing it in the UK. It starts with one voter wishing for a painless means to achieve the unachievable, instead of accepting that difficult decisions are painful. Voters who supported Reform
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May 03, 2025 00:29 UTC