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The search for British technology tycoon Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter resumed on Tuesday after a luxury yacht sank in a tornado off the coast of Sicily. One person is confirmed dead after 56-metre superyacht Bayesian hit a violent storm with 22 aboard, causing the mast to break and the vessel to be thrown off balance in strong winds. Cave divers are trying to access the Bayesian, as Sicily’...

Zombie knives and machetes will finally be banned from next month amid horrific attacks on London’s streets. Ahead of a full ban, people in possession of these gruesome-looking weapons are being urged to hand them in at special bins at the capital’s police stations as part of a blades amnesty. We’re joined by Evening Standard home affairs editor Martin Bentham to discuss the ban and knife crime's...

Tom Leathes is CEO of Motorway, the car buying and selling company that launched in 2017 and secured Unicorn status just four years later, after it was valued at over $1billion. This is a preview taken from our business podcast. To hear the full interview just search How to be a CEO or click here. For more interviews, news and analysis, go to the business page here or pick up the Evening Standard...

Sweden confirms Europe’s first case of a contagious new mpox variant, called Clade 1, following the World Health Organisation declaring a global public health emergency - latest with Evening Standard health reporter, Daniel Keane. In part two, ES arts & culture writer Vicky Jessop on Taylor Swift’s Wembley Stadium run and how the devastating Southport attacks affected the singer. Hosted on Aca...

On this preview episode of our Brave New World podcast, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience.  Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and improve memory.  Evgeny Lebedev meets Nootopia founder Mark Effinger , AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, Nootopia has helped 300,000 people- including doctors, biohacker...

The government is coming under pressure to cap rail fares for another year as July inflation data signalled potential further misery ahead for commuters. Evening Standard deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi reports this would land some commuters with a 4.6 per cent hike to their travel bills. We also examine the latest on government plans for rail nationalisation - and why won’t this necessaril...

Elon Musk and Donald Trump sat down for a much-hyped live interview on X on Monday night.  It’s been dubbed by viewers as a bizarre and rambly conversation, with many criticising how the former president made a number of strange statements and false claims , without being challenged during the two hour discussion.  Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, helps break down the key tal...

After an incredible two weeks, the Paris Olympics has officially come to an end. There’s no denying that the Games captured the world once again and gifted us countless iconic sporting moments , but did Paris 2024 deliver everything it promised?  The Evening Standard’s Sports Correspondent, Matt Majendie, joins us from Paris to give his verdict, and share his favourite sporting moments from t...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the police are to remain on “high alert” this weekend following days of violent disorder and unrest in England and Northern Ireland. It comes as cabinet minister Nick Thomas-Symonds also issued a warning to football fans who “engage in violent, thuggish behaviour” that they will be dealt with quickly. As police examine the links between far-right thugs and foot...

The Met police chief, Sir Mark Rowley, has praised the “show of force and unity from communities” that defeated the threat from far-right troublemakers yesterday, after thousands of anti-racism protesters lined streets of the capital. Our Crime Correspondent, Anthony France, explains what exactly happened, how racist thugs are being fast-tracked through our justice system, and discusses whether th...

Kamala Harris has officially announced Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her Democratic running mate, as the race to the White House heats up. But, are they an election-winning partnership? Andrew Rudalevige professor of government at Bowdoin College in Maine in the US, visiting professor at the LSE, and affiliated with the Centre for US Politics at University College London, is here to share his ins...

There’s been another day of violent disorder in the UK, and there are fears that the far-right protests could be heading to London. A list circulating on social media which suggests that extremists are planning protests in four London boroughs is currently being assessed by the Metropolitan Police.  Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil discusses what we know so far and how hundreds of thugs ar...

The Prime Minister has laid out his plan of action to tackle the riots across the country, following a COBRA meeting on Monday. The Standard’s Political Editor Nicholas Cecil explains what Keir Starmer's plans are and why there’s a focus on social media. In part two, the Standard’s Fashion Director Victoria Moss explains what Charli XCX’s latest music video tells us about sustainable fashion. Foll...

Katrina Mirpuri joins renowned Indian chef and owner of the Cinnamon Collection, Vivek Singh to discuss the significance of South Asian Heritage Month in the UK. South Asian people make up 20 per cent of London's population. The month runs from July 18 to August 17 and aims to celebrate all things surrounding South Asian culture. To read Katrina’s full guide of the capital’s events click here. Viv...

A report by recruitment firm Hays suggests the United Kingdom faces a shortage of skilled workers for in-demand job sectors, including technology, manufacturing and banking. But, paradoxically, it comes amid growing concerns about the impact of immigration rule changes around the Skilled Worker Visa salary threshold for foreign workers and their families - which rose from £26,200 to £38,700 in Apr...

On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev meets with billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer. The pair discuss The Enhanced Games. Could this improve drug testing at the Olympics? To hear the full episode search Brave New World. You will also be able to hear a conversation with retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen, a silver and double bronze Olympic medallist, who’s been offer...

Emergency services report almost 40 police officers were injured as riots hit Southport after three girls were killed in a devastating knife attack. Violence on Tuesday flared as crowds gathered in the north-west seaside town for a vigil honouring Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, who were all fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club on Monday...

The Evening Standard reveals on Tuesday that more than 30 more low traffic neighbourhoods could be built across London with funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan’s transport body. Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall has been examining details of expanded LTN plans, expected to cost around £50 million, in Transport for London’s annual progress report. Plus, acting culture editor Nick Clark visite...

Great Britain’s gold rush begins with our first victory of Paris 2024 as Ros Canter, Tom McEwen and Laura Collett triumph in equestrian team eventing at the Château de Versailles. Tom Daley earlier scooped a remarkable fifth Olympic diving medal as he took silver alongside Noah Williams in men’s synchronised 10m platform final. It came after Adam Peaty narrowly missed out on the top podium spot to...

In this bonus episode Jon Weeks meets Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce UK&I. The CRM firm has been dubbed the world's number one customer relationship management software company, and Zahra herself has been named one of the best-known female leaders in the UK. In this episode Zahra discusses how AI is top of the agenda for businesses, why data security is paramount when using the technolo...

Episode 7 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: While "Brat" Kamala Harris is all but confirmed as the Democrat presidential nominee, there’s speculation in the UK that Labour are planning to raise taxes despite their election promises. Nicholas Cecil and Rachael Burford discuss the key moments of the week in the world of politics, including: Kamala Harris is celebrating "brat summer" as she pre...

The wait is nearly over. The Evening Standard’s Sports Correspondent, Matt Majundie, joins us from Paris to give you the definitive guide on everything you need to know about this year’s Games.  From Team GB’s chances of topping the medal table, the big name athletes competing again, to the rising stars to watch out for, and the key dates for your diary. In part two, our Arts Correspondent, R...

The Standard can reveal that the Royal Mint has been told by the Treasury that it would not have to mint any new 1p and 2p coins for general circulation this year - and doesn’t expect to order any more in the coming years.  Our Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, who is behind the story, explains what we know so far about the situation and whether the UK is officially becomin...

The Evening Standard’s Defence Editor, Robert Fox, explains how the political situations in the US, Germany and France have thrust the UK to the front of the western alliance. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been pitched into Nato leadership due to the UK Labour government being seen as the strongest and most stable of the lead European Nato allies - amid threats from Russia, China, North Korea an...

Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and has publicly endorsed the current Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him.  But with only 105 days left to go until election day, will it be Harris vs Trump? And is there enough time for the Democrats to fight against the momentum building behind Donald Trump?  Jitendra Joshi, The Evening Standard’s Deputy Pol...