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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

We head to Kyiv to confront the new reality of war in Ukraine as the US halts key aid. Plus: the effects of Trump’s “big, ...

The 19th-century Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt described a particular type of northern visitor to the Italian peninsula as ...

Amid Donald Trump’s cuts to federal institutions and grants, more US-based scientists are considering jumping ship – and ...

The problem with municipal art often lies in the way that it is commissioned – blandified by committees so it appeals to all.