The Times

The Times is a British daily national newspaper based in London, founded in 1785 by John Walter as The Daily Universal Register and renamed The Times in 1788, making it one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the world. The publication has played a central role in British public life for over two centuries, establishing standards for modern journalism including the first dedicated war correspondent, William Howard Russell, who reported from the Crimean War in the 1850s. The Times covers domestic and international news, politics, business, opinion, and culture through its daily print edition and digital subscription website, with The Sunday Times operating as its sister publication since 1966. The newspaper is known for its influential editorial commentary, investigative journalism, and the annual Sunday Times Rich List tracking the wealthiest people in Britain. Key editorial sections include the news pages covering British parliamentary politics and global affairs, the business section reporting on the City of London financial markets, and the comprehensive books and arts coverage in the Saturday review supplement.