The Times is a major British national newspaper, first published in 1785 as The Daily Universal Register before being renamed in 1788. It is one of the oldest and most influential newspapers in the world, with a long-standing reputation for serious journalism and in-depth reporting. Owned by News UK, a subsidiary of News Corp, The Times and its sister paper, The Sunday Times, have been leaders in the transition to digital subscriptions. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics including UK and international news, business, politics, sports, and arts, and is traditionally considered a centre-right publication.

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United Kingdom