US Congress votes on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”. Plus: the Mercosur-EU trade deal that was years in the making.

Normally, you know it’s resort season because Giles texts you to say that he can’t do lunch “because…” and sends you a ...

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty ...

We explore whether it’s time for European leaders to re-engage with Vladimir Putin in a bid to secure peace – or if Emmanuel ...

As the US assesses its effect on Iran’s nuclear programme, we ask if things are settling down with a look inside the country.

We’re calling another meeting of ‘The Urbanist’ bookclub to review two titles: ‘Designing the American Century’ and ‘Women ...

Writer Christopher Beanland considers the cultural and architectural impact of cars in shaping our built environment.

Former chef Amelia Christie-Miller has long been obsessed with brands that have the power to shape consumer behaviour. In ...

Antonio Patriota shares his views on art as a tool of soft power and the importance of music in his diplomatic journey.