Ange takes the reins in Westminster, as the prime minister gets a quizzing at Nato summit There are worse days for a prime minister to be otherwise engaged at a Nato summit and miss his weekly midday clash with the leader of the opposition in the Commons. In fact, Keir […]
There’s a perfect perch for every camper. Here are our favourites, from ultralight models to inflatable pods (and even a heated seat) • The best tents for camping: 10 expert picks for every outdoor adventure Ready to carry on camping this summer? I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say […]
As another piece of art falls victim to social media, Florence’s Uffizi gallery is placing restrictions on visitors’ behaviour. Is this a sensible safeguard – or simple snobbery? It’s that time of year again. As the crowds grow, historic Italian cities and museums become the setting for a You’ve Been […]
Turn the volume down, don’t use cotton buds and get your hearing tested before it’s too late. Here’s what experts recommend to keep your ears healthy Hearing loss can make life difficult and lead to social isolation. But with extremely loud devices in our pockets, and earbuds in near-constant use, […]
Back in 2016, Dan prophesied about what the post-EU sunlit uplands would be like on this very day – no spoiler alert needed Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be Dan was very heaven! O wondrous day. One of which dreams are made. Especially if […]
Norman Foster’s cast glass design to honour Queen Elizabeth II will see a perfectly decent bridge destroyed and vast sums squandered at great ecological cost. And how will it stay sparkly? • Translucent bridge to form centrepiece of national memorial to Elizabeth II Is a £46m glass tiara the right […]
As the shockingly violent anticapitalist hit returns, its star and creator talk about spinoffs, the dangers of desensitisation, David Fincher’s mooted remake – and why they couldn’t say no to tie-ins with McDonald’s and Uber When season two of Squid Game dropped, fans were split in their response to Netflix’s […]
The foreign secretary was trying to catch up, unsure whether it would be better to have been in on the plan, or have deniability The situation was, said the foreign secretary, “fast-moving”. Fast-moving as in totally suboptimal. Fast-moving as in completely out of his control. Fast-moving as in he would […]
‘We knew the prize money had to go up fast. No one would say, “Better not put the kettle on in case somebody wins a quid”’ I was responsible for the schedule. I’d listened to Chris Tarrant doing this game on the radio – Double or Quits – which was […]
The heatwave media formula is still extravagantly weird: all stock photos of ice-creams and suns with their hats on. It is time we recognised this extreme weather for exactly what it is I think I must be on someone’s Rolodex of killjoys, because whenever something good happens – schools break […]