Society
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So cruel! But still a great time to be alive
Is this a day to count our blessings? Agony of course. Tears, buckets of them. Yet England will be back. And the bigger picture is arguably brighter than it has been for more than a century.
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England into first major final since 1966
Do we learn more from victory than from defeat? The country is delirious with joy after beating Denmark 2 – 1 last night. But experts say it is not winning but losing that makes us stronger.
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The shooting that rocked the Netherlands
Is journalism vital to democracy? Today the Dutch people are in shock following the attempted murder of a top investigative journalist – a reminder of how dangerous a reporter’s job can be.
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‘Freedom day’ sparks debate over Covid risks
Should we be worried about Covid-19? As the UK inches closer to unlocking on 19 July, some fear life is about to get much riskier – but others say we should keep coronavirus in perspective.
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Denmark’s winning formula – for happiness
Is Denmark the best country in the world? As its football team prepares to face England today, here are 10 things that make it a remarkable, exciting and enviable place to live.
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One dream over. Another reaches fever pitch
Can sport heal nations? Emma Raducanu has won huge admiration. And tomorrow England’s gifted young football stars are expected to display all the values that unite a troubled country.
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US to add third gender option to passports
Should we remove gender from passports? US passports have two gender options: M or F. Last week it was announced a third will be added: X. But the Dutch have dropped the question altogether.
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Trump Organisation charged with tax crimes
Will Donald Trump end up in jail? Last night, his business empire was charged with 15 serious tax felonies. Legal analysts say investigations may end up incriminating the former president.
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Good news #1: The greatest Euros ever
Is football more serious than politics? Beauty, courage, power and nobility: why is it easier for us to associate all these heroic qualities with footballers than with our leaders?
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Good news #2: Cars really can fly!
Should we all be a little bit crazy? Today’s inventions may seem impossible or pointless, dreamt up by people with extraordinary minds – but they could soon be changing the way we live.
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The teenager with the world at his feet
Can you succeed too soon? Last night at Wembley, as England ended a 55-year wait for a victory over Germany to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, Bukayo Saka had already made his mark.
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Fury as Johnson changes tack over resignation
Are we all hypocrites? Today Boris Johnson is accused of rewriting history by first standing with health secretary Matt Hancock – and then suggesting that he intervened to force him out.
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Worlds collide as warring princes to meet
Can the monarchy survive? Today, tensions are running high ahead of the unveiling of a new statue of Princess Diana. Will William and Harry mend their rift, to help save the British crown?
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Humans beware! The elephants are disgruntled.
Is strange elephant behaviour a bad omen? Scientists are baffled and worried. Many believe that these mysterious giants are sending humanity a message – and it is not a cheerful one.
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You speak perfickly and I speak perfectly
Should we get so cross about words? According to a report published yesterday, 61% of British people are annoyed by mispronunciation and 25% have even had full-blown rows about it.