How closely have you been following the week’s news about celebrity scams, congressional dramas and Chinese apps?

Banning the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable.

In 2024, the London borough of Newham wielded the cheapest pints at an average of £4.06, while Barking and Dagenham was in second place with tipples costing just £4.33. Whoever heard of a pint in the ...