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Donald Trump’s State of the Union address proves that he lives in Mar-a-La La Land, not the US
The US president’s State of the Union speech painted a very different reality to that of many Americans. And it might affect Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Fresh off a successful stint as Winter Olympics host, Milan has finally found its mojo
Encouraged by impressive events such as Expo 2015 and the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, brand Milan is back in business.
‘Anyone can be killed at any moment’: How Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina remains firm in the face of persecution
The Russian political activist’s second book outlines her experience in a penal colony, the art of protest under authoritarian rule and amplifying the voices of Russia’s unheard political prisoners.
What is national pride? A new survey suggests that it’s more personal than political
The Pew Research Center survey of 25 countries reveals what truly sparks national pride. The answers often focus on cultural output and lifestyle.
The Board of Peace: Inside Trump’s global power play and Gaza plans
President Trump’s much-ballyhooed Board of Peace offers little indication of being what it purports to be, resembling a clubhouse for the authoritarians he finds most appeasing.
An inside look at Carlo Ratti’s minimalist Olympic torches for Milano Cortina
The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.
Who is Stephen Miller? President Trump’s anti-immigration advisor
The far-right hand of Donald Trump is the driving force of the president’s most controversial policies.
Opinion
The political honeytrap has a long history – but it might not spice up the Hungarian elections
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is a good advert for modern Britain
The Tower of London is calling Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. While the former prince’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office disgraces the British royal family, it paints the United Kingdom in a fair light.
Democratic ticket remains a work in progress with Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris or AOC
Both former vice-president Kamala Harris and New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Harris’s presidential failure and AOC’s blunders in Bavaria last weekend are all…
‘Figure skating is art’: Italy’s Valentina Marchei on the Olympic spirit and taking life lessons from the ice
The figure skater discusses the demands of a long career on the ice and the ‘compromise with yourself’ that comes with switching from singles to pairs skating.
