Politics
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The PM, the financier and a trail of sleaze
Would politics be better without politicians? A former British PM has been engulfed in a row over lobbying, which some say demonstrates the need for an entirely new way of governing.
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Police killing sparks protests in Minneapolis
Is policing broken? Yesterday saw a second wave of protests after yet another Black person was killed by a police officer in the USA. Now some people are asking if policing is beyond reform.
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Russian troops mass on Ukrainian border
Could Vladimir Putin start World War Three? Yesterday, Ukraine’s president asked Nato for help as hostile forces continued to gather to the north and east of Ukraine and in occupied Crimea.
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The wayward son saved by a president’s love
Is Hunter Biden brave to publish his life story? The book, out yesterday, describes his battle against addiction and the role of his father Joe Biden in putting his life back on track.
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New pandemic treaty prompts WW2 comparisons
Like World War Two, could Covid-19 create a new world order? Yesterday, 24 world leaders signed an open letter calling upon all countries to work together to fight future pandemics.
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USA abuzz with Meghan’s presidential plans
Is it possible to forecast the future? Meghan Markle may one day run to be US president – if you believe the rumours. Tempted to scoff? Many stranger things have happened, say the experts.
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The 16 words that will haunt Boris Johnson
Are capitalism and altruism compatible? Boris Johnson let slip that he thinks greed is the key to Britain’s successful vaccination programme. A shocking thought – but could it be true?
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The asylum seekers who reshaped the world
Does the world need a new approach to refugees? The UK has announced changes to its asylum law, hoping to discourage displaced people from reaching the country illegally.
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Chilled out Finns are world’s happiest people
Should all countries be more like Finland? The Scandinavian state has been named the world’s happiest nation – again. Now some say we could all learn from the Nordic way of life.
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Twelve months that became our longest year
Will this be the strangest year of our lives? Tomorrow marks twelve months of social distancing in Britain. It seems almost impossible – but could the future be even more bizarre?
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The nun who became a symbol of resistance
Is moral courage stronger than physical force? A photograph of a nun pleading with police in Myanmar not to use violence against demonstrators reminds us of the power of peaceful protest.
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The healing power of bridges and tunnels
Have bridges and tunnels saved more lives than medicine? Yesterday a formal feasibility study was launched into Boris Johnson’s dream of a fixed link between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Meghan fallout fuels calls for a republic
Is it time to abolish the monarchy? As the Royal Family is rocked by allegations of racism and emotional neglect, some are asking if it is time to tear it down and start all over again.
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Racism ‘large part’ of why we left, says Duke
Is Britain a racist country? As Harry and Meghan talk openly about the prejudice they faced in the UK, many say it is time to take a good, hard look at the country’s relationship with race.
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Quiet authority that made this woman a star
Are women better leaders than men? As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, one very modern feminist icon hopes her new dance song will promote a message of diversity.