The brilliant soprano Angela Gheorghiu and her dashing tenor Roberto Alagna are the stars of the most tempestuous and public break-up in opera history. Lydia Slater talks to Draculette about divorce, dictators and drama queens... more
When head of the Met, Sir Ian Blair, walked into the Mayor's office last October, he saw a far tougher side to the usually ebullient Boris Johnson... more
New York mayor is expected to be elected to his third term next month. His success lies in his refusal to conform to any political template — and his understanding that city life is dependent on the details... more
These are nervous times for some of the big-money Americans based over here who have been investing in the Us Presidential race as Barack Obama and John McCain run neck and neck in the polls during the party convention season... more
After dodging US marshals and fleeing to Switzerland, one of the world's most secretive billionaires is putting his head above the parapet again... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do