He’s never been accused of being the retiring type but here our editor in chief discusses his options when the golden years eventually arrive – and how such thoughts have informed his mansion mission in Thailand.

We enjoy a firm handshake with the Estonian prime minister, do our best to stay upright in Oslo and bear witness to an adorable Asian trend. But before sinking your teeth into all that, you should probably brush them.

Paris’s traditional kiosks are under threat. Like the printed word they so elegantly promote, they should be protected.

They may be Lebanon’s national ice-hockey team but they are coached by a bus driver in Montréal, who is encouraging them to take a slapshot at international sports stardom.

Russell Norman on managing a sumptuous spread of restaurants while writing a smorgasbord of compelling cookbooks.

A penchant for spray paint and people-watching inform graphic designer Mirko Borsche’s work, which has one goal above all else: to entertain.

South Korea’s president Moon Jae-in has been caught in the verbal crossfire between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un – but quietly got his way and delivered a diplomatic triumph. And he still has time to watch TV with his cat.

Donald Trump’s views on Jerusalem have left many feeling all hope of peace between Israelis and Palestinians is lost. But even now powerful campaigners are breaking the divide with a different message.

Since the 1970s the UK capital has been the home of the Arab media’s dissenting voices. But now, amid a Saudi and Qatar squabble, the press crackles with opinions, anger and propaganda.

As consumers look away from their screens, business has never been better for the pencil brands experiencing sharp growth.

The Hayward Gallery’s revamp has breathed a ray of sunlight into a Brutalist classic.

From rarities of the Flemish Renaissance to a resurgent New York market, we mark your diary with the key things to buy and see.

Environmentally friendly and quick to build, with an enduringly cosy aesthetic? No wonder timber towers are on the rise.

Backpacks and folding furniture made Lafuma Mobilier’s name. Then hard times hit. But today the brand is sitting pretty again.

Paris institution La Grande Épicerie combines beauty with a feast – and its new sister deli is also sure to delight.

The siblings behind The Palomar and The Barbary in London have transformed a derelict 18th-century pub into a moody watering hole, restaurant and cocktail bar.

Who would be the best fashion tenants on your city block? We’ve picked ours.

Luxury label Deveaux has carved a ‘Made in America’ niche with its impeccable finishes and sumptuous choice of fabrics. And now the brand is pushing into womenswear and fresh markets.

New Zealand makes it harder to get into the country, while Finland tries to get people back to work.

The man keeping cultural artefacts safe for the UK, Canada tries to hash out an international treaty and the special relationships you don’t expect.

Why conflict is good for business in Ukraine, China looks back and we meet the UK’s defence attaché to Lithuania.

The mayor of Tbilisi moves from the football pitch to transport talk, and Australia opens up college towns.

The latest concept in corporate gifting, a new identity for Canada’s Red Cross and a breath of fresh air in the workplace.

From a fishmarket turned tourist attraction in Oman to a smart Spanish ceramics brand, we delve deep into the world of contemporary design.

Upscale dim sum in a converted church and a recipe for sizzling rib-eye steak.

The hits from Pitti Uomo and an algorithm to determine who gets front-row seats.

At a beachside sanctuary in Mexico, artsy estate in Sweden and harbour hotel in South Africa, make sure you grab a window seat.

Eyecatching eyewear, outstanding objects d'art and sensational ceramics.

Obama’s right-hand man talks Trump and assesses the Democrats’ chances come 2020. Is he feeling hopeful?

Despite its soft-power credentials, there are many factors that are hindering Russia’s progress – not least its relations with the West. But is maintaining the status quo at home appealing to ordinary citizens who remember the political and economic turmoil of the past?

Content to plough its own furrow, John Deere’s historic headquarters celebrates the brand’s Midwestern roots while showcasing its modern-day values.

The Pirelli CEO has been kicking the company’s tyres for 25 years and has pushed for innovation to help outmanoeuvre its competitors. But he’s tough: ‘If you’re respected and not liked you have done your job.’

Miwako Date, who runs a major property developer, is one of the most powerful business players in Japan and the key mover in shaking up the luxury-hotel scene. So what’s she got planned for Tokyo?

There’s still lots of money to be made in the Hong Kong art market. And the big players are coming to town.

Artist Matthew Day Jackson’s work is influenced by everything from terrorism to the space race. Following a period of intense creative activity Jackson’s new still-life work has come to focus on empires, tackling issues from consumerism to guns in the modern-day US.

Student dormitories in the Danish capital’s 4th May College nurture the great thinkers of tomorrow while saluting the resistance fighters of the Second World War.

For this young producer, wine is a family affair. But not one to take the easy route, he has forged his own path and the full-bodied results are testament to his talent.

Sydell Group’s loving renovation of this former Bank of Italy building has brought elegant European poise to the cheeky hubbub of LA.

Muji’s aesthetic has won it many fans and now it’s bringing that same clean, understated identity to the hospitality industry.

This lauded and listed 150-year-old French staple has been revived as a restaurant, champagne bar and hotel by Soho House & Co. Come and join us on a tour of Kettner's townhouse

This renowned Japanese photographic artist has an eye for good grub: as well as being an accomplished cook, he has a penchant for puffer fish. Here he takes us on a journey from ‘jambon’ to Dom Pérignon – and explains why his last meal wouldn’t involve any food.

The worlds of fashion and performance wear aren’t cut from the same cloth but you wouldn’t know it from the stalls at Ispo, the world’s biggest sportswear fair. The lines between Prada and Patagonia are increasingly blurred but there is still work to be done if sports brands are to capitalise on this sartorial opportunity. Are they ready?

To celebrate the joys of spring we’re on the tiles in Lisbon, wearing a vibrant palette that matches the city’s streets.

With innovative modern food and new galleries springing up, Mexico’s buzzing capital is calling.

Where to sleep, eat and shop this month.