David Pratt

FOR the best part of four decades Sir Richard Moore has been in the intelligence profession. In that time – almost as long as I’ve been covering…

As a lightening rebel offensive gains pace, the Syrian leader is looking more vulnerable by the day. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines who is…

Major global events often trigger a real sense of déjà vu. Watching the images emerging from Syria of rebel forces entering the capital Damascus…

David Pratt shares his Top 10 albums of 2024, including releases from Aboubakar Traoré & Balima, Aziza Brahim, Blair Dunlop, Danny & The Champions of the World, Dogo du Togo, Newen Afrobeat and compilations from Soundway, Analog Africa and Bongo Joe Records.

I THOUGHT it very telling that that one of the first things Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani did after his forces took Damascus, was to…

Away from the euphoria over freedom from Assad rule, Foreign Editor David Pratt examines an unfolding sinister chapter elsewhere in Syria as…

Boothbay firefighters David Washburn, left, and Lucian Laurie. Courtesy photo

AS someone who has never approved of the monarchy, let alone recognised its “value”, it’s good to see that Prince Andrew has at last served…

LIKE an inbound hurricane, you can almost already feel the first gusts that presage his imminent arrival. One month out from when Donald Trump makes…

In January the president-elect takes office, but his presence home and away is already being profoundly felt. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines…