Trump's new world order is emerging, and Venezuela is only the beginning.
As Venezuela’s skyline lit up under U.S. bombs, we witnessed the morbid symptoms of a declining empire. That might sound…
Narnia! Dune! Charli XCX! The 2026 films Guardian writers can't wait to see.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew I doubt 2026 will produce anything on the level of a masterpiece, but I’m hopeful that…
From grudging respect to unease: Russia assesses the potential fall of Maduro
A surprise nighttime raid on the capital, capturing the country’s leader. By the next day, the invader announces it will…
The weightlifting champion imprisoned by Russia on charges of planning sabotage and assassinations.
In early autumn 2023, Yulia Lemeshchenko stopped coming to the Kharkiv gym where she trained almost daily. A dedicated athlete…
Cynthia Erivo stars as Dracula, Gentleman Jack takes on ballet, and Phil Wang launches a mega-tour: here's what's coming to theatre, dance, and comedy in 2026
Theatre Our Town The Welsh National Theatre’s debut production relocates Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about everyday life in a…
Donald Trump warns Venezuela will face severe consequences if it does not comply with his demands.
The possibility of the United States taking direct control of Venezuela seemed to fade on Sunday following the dramatic removal…
The awkward truth about some of Trump's views on Europe is that European leaders actually agree with him.
I expected the EU to push back strongly against Donald Trump’s new national security strategy. It not only shows contempt…
The art of doing nothing: how to master the joy of idling
Last weekend, a rainy afternoon left me with canceled plans and nothing to do. As someone who always has backup…
The demand for prized falcons in the Middle East is fueling the illegal trafficking of these birds from Britain.
In the echoing halls of Abu Dhabi’s International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, hundreds of falcons perch under bright lights. Their…