Friday, 12 August 2011

The First Post

The First Post

Riots and the Underclass - the view from America

Alexander Cockburn: Beware the US path to a huge prison population and a police force out of control

Ten things you need to know today

Friday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points




A nation of looters: it even happened in the Blitz

Calls for the 'Blitz Spirit' following the riots are misguided: looting was rife in London's darkest hour

Soros tried to choke me, says Brazilian girlfriend

Billionaire’s lawyer says Adriana Ferreyr is merely trying to ‘extract money’ from mega-rich George

What can we do to calm the bonkers, feral markets?

Reaction: Stock markets have plunged this week. Is there a way to escape another recession?

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a summer classic

Film of the week: Apes really do triumph over humans in a film where acting comes second to special effects

Manchester police use full force to apprehend rioters

Video: YouTube footage appears to show police vigorously cracking down on bicycling hoodies

Gypsy Weddings and Great Gatsby inspire Kate Moss

Vogue's breathless account lifts the lid on the supermodel's wedding to Jamie Hince