Kyle Metcalf
Perfect setting
Laying on a spread this Christmas? Luminaries from the worlds of design, hospitality and diplomacy reveal what makes a terrific table.
Wondrous wares
From seating to storage, these are the design innovations with which to fit out your home, office or otherwise.
Africa/Middle East
Park revival in Kuwait, storytelling in Nigeria and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop.
Asia Pacific
Shibuya’s new nursery, Shanghai’s flight delays and recreational activities in Jakarta.
Europe
Finland’s public saunas, peace on the streets of Paris and a long-overdue opening in Rome.
Americas
Wasted water in Buenos Aires, green space in Medellín and pretty flood prevention in New Orleans.
Business
Hunger strikes in Hong Kong, Finland’s valuable leftovers and a nice cup of tea courtesy of Pentagram.
Culture
Switzerland’s new typographical magazine,the world’s dominant television format and the womanconnecting Canada’s artists to its venues.
Business
The companies launching the space sector into orbit and Portugal's marriage of tradition and technology.
The opener
We hear what Toronto is saying but fail to understand London’s buses; we also find Singapore’s robots annoying and marvel at some of Mongolia’s biggest exports in our global news round-up.
