Two survivors rescued from South Korea plane crash

Investigation into whether bird strike caused Boeing 737 landing gear malfunction before crash at Muan international airport

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Secret Assad files show Stasi of Syria put children on trial

Documents recovered by our team reveal how families spied on each other and teachers betrayed pupils

Middle classes support VAT on private schools, says Labour

Bridget Phillipson says ‘pushy parents’ will demand more from the state sector

Don’t liken the AfD leader to Hitler, says Musk

The tech billionaire has thrown his weight behind the hard-right German party led by Alice Weidel

The big money deadlines for 2025 — and how to prepare for them

Elizabeth Anderson outlines the price rises and rules changes that will affect your personal finances in the new year

Six steps for getting your portfolio new-year ready

Holly Mead recommends using the holiday downtime to give your investments the once-over

Not happy with that Christmas jumper? Here are your return rights

Elizabeth Anderson explains what to do with the onesies, celebrity biographies and bath bombs that are among the most returned gifts

I’m a priest who spent 35 years as a lawyer. Here’s how to die well

Preparing for the worst is the best thing you can do for your family

Tanya Bardsley: ‘I refused to pay £7k for a wedding dress’

The former Real Housewives star on her business, her spending habits and her struggle with ADHD

The very best pictures of 2024 — and the stories behind them

As 2024 slowly slips from our view these are the 117 photos that defined the year

How to feel better in 2025: 44 health-boosting habits

Ditch the to-do list in favour of a done list, go for a power walk and don’t worry about bad dreams.  Simon Usborne asks the experts for small steps to improve your life

Am I in the wrong job? How to supercharge your career

Is your best next move up? Now’s the time to ask yourself the big questions, says Phoebe Luckhurst

33 foods to eat every week — including chocolate

No fad diets, just 33 things to put on your plate

The essential 20-minute workout to do every day

This super-efficient full-body circuit covers all bases, devised by the personal trainer Nick Finney

My favourite book of the year — chosen by our critics

Our writers pick their favourite reads of 2024, covering naval history, middle-aged love and everything in between

The 40 best TV shows of 2024 — our critics’ verdict

The Times and Sunday Times TV team give their verdict on the best television series of the past 12 months as we count down the top 40 across four days

‘Cosy kink’ — the biggest books trend you’ve never heard of

Digital-savvy publishers have invented a twee new trend: romance novels that blend cinnamon buns and bonking

The 15 most anticipated films to see at the cinema in 2025

From Mission Impossible to Avatar — here are the films to look forward to in the year ahead

Happy 200th birthday to Johann Strauss II, the Waltz King

The rare genius who composed The Blue Danube and made the waltz into high art will be celebrated throughout 2025 — starting with the renowned New Year’s Day concert in Vienna

What’s hot for 2025? The trends to know now

Huggable handbags, pubs with spas and mushroom crisps? These are the trends we’re predicting for the year ahead. Crystal balls at the ready

Fridgescaping? What to leave behind in 2024

From WhatApps polls to queuing in pubs — wave ta-ta to the things you’ll be thrilled to see the back of

Charlotte Tilbury: I put out the bins in a Galliano gown, darling!

Heels for a country walk and eyeliner to bed: the beauty mogul spills her wardrobe secrets

The 12 new alternative fashion seasons

Preparing your spring wardrobe? Please. This year it’s all about the alternative ‘micro-seasons’

What to wear skiing: our fashion editor picks the best buys

Zebra print? No thanks … Our fashion editor (and keen skier) explains how the style set hit the slopes, and picks the best pieces for on (and off) piste

88 of the best holiday destinations for 2025: a month-by-month guide

From cruising through India in January to an unspoilt Indian Ocean island stay in December, this calendar of new trips will make travel planning for all budgets a breeze

The TikTok travel trend preventing teens from exploring the world

When Siobhan Grogan booked a holiday to Marrakesh, her teenage daughter was overwhelmed by fears fuelled by internet algorithms and sensationalist social media

Seven of the UK’s best hotels for £200 or less

Add some cheer to the post-festive gloom with a cosy weekend stay somewhere snug, chic and affordable

The small, walkable US city that’s an easy gateway to New England

Buzzy bars, drag brunches and cool music clubs — historic Boston, Massachusetts, is constantly reinventing itself, making it a great city break — over and over again

Watch out — these seven things could ruin your holiday next year

Our consumer expert shares the travel pitfalls to beware of in 2025, from confusing deposits and car hire cons to overbooked planes and visa nightmares

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A serious mental workout

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Clue-writing Competition

ST Crossword editor judges your cryptic clues

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Puzzles to solve at your leisure on paper

Puzzles to solve at your leisure on paper

Puzzles to solve at your leisure on paper