The politics of an online outrage industry – podcast
We know that the online world is awash with angry commentary, but why are we so compelled to keep scrolling, despite our best intentions? And how is it shaping our…
Trump is invoking foreign election interference to justify his own | Jamil Smith
The president no longer treats the people who defeated him as voters. He treats them as suspects There is a version of this country in which Donald Trump tells Americans…
The Andy Burnham I’ve met over the past 20 years gives me hope for British politics | John Harris
You hear the word ‘empathy’ a lot when people talk about our next prime minister. I can see why My contribution to this summer’s modest avalanche of Andy Burnham stories…
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
A General Synod vote to hear a document describing Israel’s ‘genocidal war on Gaza’ was welcomed by Palestinian Christians, but prompted warnings from Jewish groups Father Fadi Diab, a prominent…
Can Nolan’s Odyssey revive cinema? – podcast
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has opened in Australia to much hype and intense interest. The first film ever to be shot entirely on Imax film has prompted fans to go…
This is how we do it: ‘My ex didn’t find me attractive after I put on weight. With Denzel, I finally feel loved’
Both Denzel and Sarita left sexless relationships before they met, but together they have discovered toys and Tantric sex • How do you do it? Share the story of your…
‘We defeated Los Ingleses’: Argentina fans search for consolation as Messi misses out on perfect ending
Fans in Buenos Aires head to Obelisco monument to celebrate a semi-final victory over England and honour what looks like Lionel Messi’s last World Cup Spain win the World Cup…
Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for
It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle Like hydration breaks and Donald Trump’s ability to…
I want a place for ritual in my daughter’s life, so together we created one | Jackie Bailey
Ellie wanted a high tea. We picked a sunny afternoon in spring, not long before her 12th birthday When I was about 12, I had my confirmation. I wore the…
At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy | Sid Lowe
The European champions conceded just one goal in the tournament and Spain’s success is a victory for a system Release the pressure, let it out. All of it and all…