A moment that changed me: When I was diagnosed, it felt like a death sentence. So how have I managed to survive another 40 years?
On February 21, 1986, I was diagnosed HIV positive. I was 22 years old. It was also my sister’s 21st…
Year: 2026
The outcome isn't set in stone: France is feeling pessimistic, but it's not destined to fall under far-right control.
One reassuring thing about France is how consistent it has been over the years: trains still mostly run on time,…
"‘He had a unique ability to be human’: late-night TV says goodbye to Stephen Colbert"
Hugh Jackman sang a parody of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.” Bette Midler performed a satirical version of “Wind Beneath My…
The global balance of power is changing quickly, but Britain remains trapped in the same old Brexit deadlock.
While the Labour Party was falling apart last week, Donald Trump was visiting China. By the time Wes Streeting had…
"I'm not worried about robots taking over," says AI expert Michael Wooldridge. He talks about the real risks of big tech—and the occasional benefits.
Michael Wooldridge is like the teacher you wish you’d had: easy to talk to, great at breaking down tough ideas…
Blinded and injured, Sunny the owl becomes another victim of Russia’s war.
In February, Russia launched kamikaze drone attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. The drones struck buildings and killed several…
Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing for a state visit, right on the heels of Trump.
Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit, just four days after Donald Trump…
A former Spanish prime minister is under criminal investigation as authorities look into a €53 million bailout of an airline.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged influence-peddling and other offenses, as part of…
The son of the founder of the Mango fashion chain has been arrested in Spain in connection with his father's death.
Police in Catalonia have arrested the son of Isak Andic, the founder of the fashion chain Mango, and are questioning…
"How can nudity be so provocative?" Florentina Holzinger talks about shaking up Venice with naked jet skiers, human bells, and divers peeing.
It’s a damp morning in Venice. In the middle of the lagoon, art world figures with dripping umbrellas climb onto…