When Sarah Palin arrived at a federal court on Monday, her appearance promised little in the way of legal fireworks. Palin was in downtown Manhattan for a retrial in her defamation lawsuit against the New York Times. The US second circuit court of appeals revamped Palin’s case in 2024, having determined that Judge Jed Rakoff wrongly intruded on jurors’ decision-making. Many of these lawsuits are unlikely to pass legal muster: public figures have a high burden in proving defamation. Asked about Palin’s claims, the Times said: “This case revolves around a passing reference to an event in an editorial that was not about Sarah Palin.

Given the fact I’d been to Beeses Riverside Bar several times before, I couldn’t see a problem. ‌Beeses riverside bar in BrislingtonOn the banks of the River Avon, it’s next to the Eastwood Farm nature reserve and looks across to the Conham River Park. ‌Beeses riverside bar in BrislingtonPrices, as with most places, have risen again this year and my pint of Bristol Beer Factory Infinity Helles Lager set me back an eye-watering £6.10. ‌The standard Beeses Burger is £18 for two beef patties, Monterey Jack cheese, smoked streaky bacon, green leaves, beef tomato, pickled gherkin, candied jalapeños and chef’s burger sauce. Article continues belowBeeses, Wyndham Crescent, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4SX.

Welcome to our live coverage for third and final practice for the 2025 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. McLaren were fastest in second practice under lights on Friday and that is important because it is the most representative practice session. In the end it was Lando Norris, championship leader, who was fastest, a little ahead of his team-mate Oscar Piastri. Piastri did not appear to fully maximise his qualifying simulation, mind you. Let us not forget that the circuit in Saudi Arabia has a tendency to bite drivers when they push in qualifying.

Write to letters@sunday-times.co.ukGovernment intervention at British Steel was hugely significant (“Navy on alert to escort fuel in steel crisis”, Apr 13). Cross-party recognition of the importance of the industry was a welcome first step — but now words must turn into action. We have seen steelmaking capability dwindle in the UK, with increasing import dependency that imperils national resilience. Globally the steel sector is in crisis, exacerbated by overcapacity and oversupply. Much of this has been driven by China, which produces and consumes more than half of the world’s steel but where demand has plummeted.

Dish compared to 'middle class KFC' at top Bristol restaurantThe Sunday Times gave it a rare five-star reviewJan Ostle, co-founder of Wilsons Restaurant (Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC )A Bristol restaurant has received a rave review from the critic of The Sunday Times, who described it as ‘delightful’ but went on to compare one dish to a famous fast food staple. Writer Charlotte Ivers gave Michelin-starred restaurant Wilsons in Redland a rare five-star review in her weekly column. ‌Wilsons recently gained a Michelin star, making it one of only two such restaurants in Bristol - the other being Bulrush in Cotham. Article continues belowShe praised every dish she tried, even describing the snacks of pheasant nuggets fried in buttermilk as ‘a wonderfully crunchy middle-class KFC’. The Sunday Times reviewer wrapped up her glowing review by saying: “Delightful is the word that keeps coming to mind.

AP photoPoll Do you agree with the UK's decision to ban Renaud Camus from entering the country? No, it's a violation of free speech Yes, it's justifiedBanned from entering the UK: French author alarmed by immigration fears for free speech in BritainWho is Renaud Camus? Why was he banned? Renaud Camus , a French writer and philosopher known for his anti-immigration views, has been barred from entering the UK, British newspaper The Telegraph reported, noting that no official reason was provided for the ban.Camus had planned to visit the UK later this month for a speaking engagement. Some believe that misinformation surrounding immigration played a role in fuelling the 2024 summer riots that followed the Southport murders.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...STAR ON SUNDAYManchester United are considering a shock swap deal involving Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins. Alan Shearer reckons he would be gobsmacked if Marcus Rashford still has a career left for him at Manchester United. SUNDAY EXPRESSAtletico Madrid are eager to seal a deal for Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero ahead of the Club World Cup. SUNDAY MIRRORBournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is reportedly giving himself a month to decide on his future - but wants to stay in the Premier League next season. Arne Slot has hit back at suggestions that champions-elect Liverpool's success will be diminished because it has been a poor Premier League this season.

WrestleMania 41 promises to be one of the best events in history. What time does WrestleMania 41 start? WrestleMania 41 takes place over two nights, each packed with important matches. Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, on Saturday, April 19, will feature a triple threat match with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollis, and CM Punk. WrestleMania 41 is expected to last 7 to 9 hours at most.

AP photoPoll Are you aware of the protests that took place in London and Edinburgh regarding trans rights? No YesThousands protest for trans rights in London after supreme court rulingThousands of people took to the streets in London and Edinburgh on Saturday to protest a recent UK supreme court ruling that defines a “woman” legally as someone assigned female at birth.Activists, trade unions, and members of the LGBTQ+ community held rallies in support of trans rights, waving flags and holding signs reading “trans women are women” and “trans rights are human rights.”The ruling, issued on Wednesday, has major implications for single-sex spaces and services such as toilets, changing rooms, and hospital wards. According to the court, these services “will function properly only if sex is interpreted as biological sex.”Many in the trans and non-binary community say the decision undermines their identity and increases their vulnerability.In London, police reported that seven statues near the protest were vandalised, including one of suffragette Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square.Justice Patrick Hodge said he and four other judges ruled unanimously that “the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman”.In the law, “the words ‘sex’, ‘woman’ and ‘man’ … mean (and were always intended to mean) biological sex, biological woman and biological man,” the judges wrote.The court’s decision followed a legal dispute between the Scottish government and campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS), which challenged Scotland’s interpretation of the Equality Act. While the Scottish government argued that trans women with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) should have equal protections, the court disagreed.The group lost a ruling in a Scottish court in 2022 but was later granted permission to take its case to the supreme court, which held hearings in November.

India and the United Kingdom have finalised most elements of the free trade agreement, with talks on the contentious bilateral investment treaty also initiated, a senior govt official said on Saturday. "While nothing is agreed till everything is agreed, we are very close to finalising the agreement," the official said, days after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman returned from the United Kingdom.Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is also headed to London and may provide the final impetus to the discussions on the matter, which have been in an on-and-off mode for almost two years because of the political situation in the United Kingdom.

President Macron will be granted a state visit to Britain several months before President Trump, as the UK charms the French president as part of an attempt to negotiate closer trade ties with Europe. Macron, 47, has been invited by the King to visit at the end of next month, eight years after taking office. It is the first time he has been afforded a state visit. Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump suggested his own visit was being planned for September. The invitation from Charles was issued when Sir Keir Starmer visited Washington in February.

Celebs abandon posh Cotswolds countryside and move elsewhere in South WestA posh Somerset town is one of the places they are moving to(Image: (Image: Getty) )The Cotswolds is known for its picturesque landscapes and celebrity inhabitants - but also for landmarks like Blenheim Palace and luxury hotels and spas. The area is also the backdrop for the festive favourite film The Holiday, featuring Jude Law and Kate Winslet. However, it appears that some of these stars are now trading in the Cotswolds for other charming spots in the South West. The Cotswolds are being abandoned by some major stars (Image: (Image: Getty) )‌With its familiar charm, the Cotswolds continues to attract tourists, drawing an estimated 35 million visitors annually. In competition for former Cotswolds favour is Norfolk, a region synonymous with Steve Coogan's character Alan Partridge.

Private equity giants are circling one of the biggest owners of private schools in the UK, as its owners tee up a sale that could value the business at £5 billion. Jacobs Holding, the Swiss investment group, has appointed advisers from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to explore a sale, or possibly a stock market listing, of Cognita, which operates more than 100 fee-paying schools around the world. It is understood that private equity firms including Permira, CVC and Blackstone are among the potential buyers of Cognita, which was co-founded by the late Sir Chris Woodhead, the government’s former chief inspector of schools. Cognita owns 39 schools across the UK, from Swansea’s Oakleigh House School, which educated Lord (Michael) Heseltine and Eddie Izzard, to Salcombe

Globalisation as we have known it is over and the world as we knew it is gone. This is the view of Sir Keir Starmer and Labour, advanced over the past fortnight. The prime minister’s grand statements are seeking to acknowledge — and echo — the vast and rapid shifts in global trade and co-operation instituted by President Trump in recent weeks. With his sweeping tariff announcements, Trump really does appear to have called time on decades of relatively free trade across the globe, particularly between America and its rising superpower rival in Beijing. Last Saturday, having raised tariffs on Chinese goods coming into America to 145 per cent, Trump performed one of his customary

Bristol's best garden centre named as South Bristol location with beloved caféOpened in 1987, it offers panoramic views of the cityRiverside Garden Centre is located in Southville, Bristol (Image: Google Street View )A garden centre in Southville has been named the best in the city by our readers. Earlier this month, we asked you to vote for what you felt was the top garden centre in Bristol - and now Riverside Garden Centre has been crowned the winner. The garden centre is easily accessed from the local road system and has ample parking for cars and bicycles." Riverside Garden Centre has 4.6 stars out of 5 on Google after 1,200 reviews. Furthermore, we have found a takeaway in South Bristol serves the best Chinese food in the city, according to our readers.