Politics

Three decades ago the newly independent nation was, briefly, the third most powerful nuclear country in the world. Now, civilians arm themselves against a Russian invasion. How did it get to this point?

Writing a play about two female rivals led to a depressing realisation about who really wields power in Britain

A new project by Polish photographer Rafał Milach examines how populist politicians use walls as propaganda

To survive storm Johnson and salvage British democracy, we must change how the UK runs its public sector

Having reinvented itself, the party is now poised to redraw the political map of the island of Ireland

He's repaired the damage done by Corbynism, but is this enough when Starmer and his shadow cabinet have failed to lay Labour's policies out? Asks one reader

As The Godfather is re-released, what lessons does it hold for fans like the prime minister about holding on to power at any cost?

Even in the least promising surroundings, nature and commerce tend to find a way. Unique wine-making is one element of Lanzarote’s extraordinary rebirth from the ashes

It was submerged in 1922 as part of a plan to build a new reservoir. Now, after a historic drought, it returns

The presidential campaign takes on an apocalyptic tone as a fearful, angry electorate confronts the evidence of a country in decline

Joining what became the EU saved British business. Now all the conditions that led to our decline are back in place

Our columnist explains that when women in Germany make it to the top, they earn more money than their male counter parts. So, really, they don't need a free lunch

In these times of division and false narratives, this exhibition is exactly what people need

The shadows of the heavily redacted, much delayed 2020 Russia Report and London’s reputation as a laundromat for dirty money are clouding the prime minister’s insistence that Britain is “out in front” in this global crisis

The confusion over recognising testing on industrial goods by the EU is just the start for this liability of a minister

As the power games play out in Europe, we continue to hope that key players will use reason and self-control

In order to defend the best of Western tradition, we have to redefine it

The nation needs serious politicians. Instead, we have Boris Johnson’s lies, Liz Truss’ Instagram diplomacy and Oliver Dowden’s warnings against woke

After failing to become head of the NHS, she began drawing up plans for a three-tier stone amphitheatre-style seating area in the garden of her £2m Grade II listed North Somerset estate. But, she spent her own money this time, and not the taxpayer's

In the upcoming play Bloody Difficult Women, who better to portray a convincing performance of Lord Pannick than the man himself

Raab has not received a single donation since last summer, even from his old pal Dmitry Leus. So, if Harding ran again, there is little doubt she win the former foreign secretary's seat

Since leaving office the former health secretary has been having the time of his life, including an “electrifying” night out at the Brit Awards

After her disastrous diplomatic trip to Russia, the comedian casts his eye over potential replacements for the foreign secretary

At least 40,000 pigs have been culled and their meat wasted because Brexit has led to a lack of butchers to process them

After the Beijing Olympics’ controversial fake snow, does climate change mean it’s game over for winter sports?

What is the Duke of York’s role in public life now? And, where will the money for his out-of-court settlement come from? Explanations for these issues must not be avoided nor swept under the carpet

Many in Keir Starmer’s party now believe a wounded Boris Johnson staying in power offers their best chance of election victory

The photographer escaped Ukraine as a child but returned to take these stunning images

The country has a young, enthusiastic president-elect in Gabriel Boric – and a host of old problems and resentments ready to drag him down

Posturing over Northern Ireland threatens the Rock’s status – and its neighbour is eager to take advantage

Intentions aren't everything, says philosopher NIGEL WARBURTON. Casually racist jokes can normalise contempt and hatred for minority groups