Opinion

The Istanbul Modern has been forced to cooperate with the government and compromise on its politics

Vintage cinema abounds with stereotypes, and it is the hardest element of the genre to watch

This new music shines a light on the Carnic Alps, one of Europe’s most obscure regions with a fast-fading culture

The elites of the global south have become remarkably disunited when faced with the prospect of their own bankruptcy

Creamy carbonara? It’s time to accept the silliness

The ever-escalating frequency of strikes is taking its toll on our efficiency and economy

The Tories’ response to Frank Hester’s racist comments must signal a turning point for the country

The change of heart is said to have stuck in the craw of editor-in-chief Paul Dacre

In Britain, unbelievably, abortion technically remains a crime. That must change

According to French linguist Bernard Cerquiglini, the two languages are much more similar than we think

Pope Francis may have called for a settlement, but those who have lived through the invasion are standing firm

Keir Starmer believes a defence agreement will open up more possibilities. But how quickly?

Not even the prime minister knows when he’ll put the country out of its misery

A West Point professor of Russian politics and foreign policy looks at the future of Russia without Putin

An extra 100,000 civil servants have been hired, but are being undermined by a rudderless government

Another outing of unforced errors and whataboutery shows the prime minister is politically inept

The UK has slipped three places to 11th on the list of the world’s top makers

When it comes to working with my hands I am a dunce. Enter Rashad and Google Translate

Hunt’s grandstanding demonstrates the craziness of our current system

For all the failings of this country these past years, one industry that has improved, year after year, is restaurants

A Frank Capra picture always embodied what Abraham Lincoln appealed to in US citizens: “The better angels of our nature”

The old tactics of wedge politics, dog-whistling and dead cats are not working quite as well as they once did

For many older people, it’s our anti-apartheid moment. In some ways, Israel’s system is more cruel than the South African variety

If the polls are right, several high-profile ministers are heading for catastrophic defeat in an election that will reshape Britain

This election is only the latest chapter in a saga that, unfortunately, is only just beginning

Fourteen years of Tory lies have made the electorate wary of politicians and cynical of their promises. It’s a huge problem for Labour

Verona’s infamous star-crossed lover can’t help today’s hopeful romantics

The data shows that more foreign workers are good for the UK. So why is the chancellor so keen to pretend otherwise?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal war has reached a pivotal moment. If the west does not back Ukraine to the hilt now, we will all regret it

Timpson’s high street company mends shoes, cuts keys and helps prisoners rehabilitate. Is it all too good to be true?

The British dream of escaping to warmer climes is becoming harder to achieve post-Brexit