Are literary nepo babies on the rise? Famous novelists' children talk about following in their parents' footsteps.
Martin Amis used to point out that he and his father Kingsley Amis were a rare thing—father and son both…
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Every two years, the art world gathers in Venice for a huge celebration of visual arts, where countries “compete” for…
"The odds are not in our favor." Who decides the Doomsday Clock – and what can it tell us about the future of humanity?
The Earth is getting hotter. Wars are raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, and each one raises the risk…
Blind date: "I hope my handshake wasn't a bad sign."
Jonathan on Katie What were you hoping for? To meet someone outside my usual circle, have an interesting chat, and…
The European Greens say the UK's future is in the EU, calling Brexit a failure.
The European Green Party has called on the UK to consider rejoining the European Union and move past what it…
"Being human helps": despite the rise of AI, is there still hope for Europe's translators?
In February 2022, while working on translating American writer Dana Spiotta’s novel Wayward into French, literary translator Yoann Gentric decided…
"No reservations, no waiters—just great sea views, food, and drinks": readers share their favorite beach bars in Europe.
Roll with the lobsters near Derek Jarman’s house in Dungeness, Kent Dungeness is a wild and beautiful place, a stretch…
Here are the latest results from the 2026 elections, including local, Scottish, and Welsh votes.
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Here’s a rewritten version in fluent, natural English: Meeting ‘Madyar’: the Ukrainian drone commander spoiling Putin’s plans.
Vladimir Putin has told Russians that victory over Ukraine is certain. But this Saturday, no tanks or missiles will roll…
Trump's likely failure in Iran is a personal and political crisis for him.
We’re seeing what happens to someone who’s desperate to dominate but just can’t. Iran isn’t likely to back down. It…