Trump is repeating mistakes of Iraq in Venezuela | Mohamad Bazzi
As it did in 2003, the US is underestimating the potential for instability as Trump resurrects one of the Iraq war’s biggest myths “Ladies and gentlemen, we got him!” Paul…
It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg
I remember him as a racist, obnoxious bully, and his allegation that other ex-Dulwich boys and I are liars tells me he hasn’t changed The new year has delivered a…
US bond markets should be in revolt. Fed independence matters | Nils Pratley
It is a perilous time to mess with the principle that rate-setters under an independent system should be free of political pressure Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central…
Step forward, Nadhim Zahawi: the latest, highest-profile rat to flee the Tory ship | John Crace
As a member of Reform, Nadhim was adamant he had more to give. Even if none of us really wanted him Here’s a thought: try to name a former Conservative…
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
It was hard for me to quit Elon Musk’s poisoned platform, but I urge others to do the same, especially in light of Grok’s imagery of women and children Some…
Mindy Meng Wang on the ‘disorienting’ experience of her father’s funeral – and the Chinese cyber-opera it inspired
The ghuzeng virtuoso remembers being shocked by the traditional ceremony in China’s north-west. Now she’s processing it on stage Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email When Mindy Meng Wang’s…
My rookie era: I wanted to think about something that wasn’t grim, so I enrolled in gardening school
Short courses on permaculture can be really expensive. When I found out there was a way I could study for free, I was really excited More summer essentials We had…
‘It’s embarrassing’: riders say time is up for fossil fuel sponsorship of heat-affected Tour Down Under
Cyclists prepare for Australia’s big race by training in extreme temperatures – and they have noticed a contradiction in the relationship with Santos Get our breaking news email, free app…
David Letterman calls CBS News a ‘wreck’ under newly installed leadership
Former late-night host makes comments amid merger of CBS’s parent company Paramount with Skydance Media The former CBS late-night host David Letterman has criticized his old network, calling its news…
China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’
Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say Chinese officials have been pushing “legal advice”…