Lucinda Elliott
Business
Rabat’s runway, a food firm cutting back on waste and the footwear company that’s still a step ahead.
Connected thinking
From a €10bn Australian highway overhaul to Luxembourg becoming the world's first fare-free nation, infrastructure investment is quietly reshaping how people and goods move across the globe.
True colours
A residents-funded revamp of a magnificent modernist tower block has given it the kiss of life – and attracted an array of creatives.
Diplomacy
The UK’s new ambassador to Brazil arrives just in time and Japan implements a new visa scheme.
Liberté. Égalité?
France has kept its former imperial outposts close – but some feel the distance. Are they happy being a part of the fraternity?
Destinations
Breathtaking nearby mountains and an enviable lack of rain are just two of the things to recommend the handsome city of Ueda.
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?
Chefs at work
Looking to clinch a difficult deal? Take a cue from the companies that know the value of taking lunchtime very seriously indeed.
Stomach for the fight
In a city blighted by power cuts, inflation and crime, Caracas restaurant Alto’s robust operating tactics are paired with a menu of global renown.
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.
