Ed Stocker
The opener
Dog-gone Brexit, food made for Instagram and ridiculous waist-high lanyard scanners – it’s no wonder we’re debating forgiveness.
Cities
Rethinking urbanism in Minneapolis and why students won’t be lighting up in Copenhagen.
Liberté. Égalité?
France has kept its former imperial outposts close – but some feel the distance. Are they happy being a part of the fraternity?
Southern belle
In the first of a new series looking at US cities and the people fixing them, we stop off at Albuquerque to find out why New Mexico’s most populous city is on the up.
Architecture
From a concrete creation in Chile to a cosy studio in New York, we highlight eye-catching architecture.
Worthy investment
Making a profit and a positive contribution to society needn’t be mutually exclusive. We meet five investors funding businesses that make a difference, from envelope-pushing art to greening-up city life.
After the prize
What happens to writers, artists and film-makers who receive their craft’s most coveted gongs? We discover how plaudits can bring both success and challenges.
Suite dreams
Whether you’re escaping the bustle of Mexico City, reconnecting with nature in Ireland or yearning for some quality time in iceland, here’s our round-up of relaxing retreats for the holidays.
Ivory hours
From Sydney to New York, the piano bar is the final stop on many a glorious night out. Whether you're after a singalong or a quiet cocktail, we survey the world's best ivory-tinkling venues.
The other half
For better or worse, first ladies and first men have the opportunity to be the softer face of an administration. Who gets it right?
