Politics

The legalisation of cannabis in all its forms is almost here – all done bar the shouting, says WILL SELF

While Britain has focussed on Boris Johnson's partying and Prince Andrew, desperate people have risked their lives in cold and dangerous waters, writes NIGEL WARBURTON.

It was promised that Brexit would "give the Westminster elite a good kicking". One reader wonders why instead we have seen the breaking of lockdown rules, nepotistic Covid deals and corrupt funding for fancy furnishings.

Almost unnoticed as Partygate occupies minds and headlines, new Brexit rules are already doing serious damage to British business.

They shared a famous TV Brexit moment. When Mark Francois wrote a book, there was only one person who could review it...

The Spanish festival has returned only to be met with condemnation from animal rights groups.

Would hopefuls like Liz Truss and Valérie Pécresse deliver a calmer, fresher politics in the spirit of Ardern and Merkel, or just a retread of muscular Iron Ladyism?

Politicians are determined to clean up the city’s fabled sex and drug trade. But some locals aren’t so sure.

The photos recently released in celebration of the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th birthday came just at the right time, writes BONNIE GREER. But, they also have a deeper meaning.

The two men aren't getting away with their rotting of British life any longer. The #MeToo moment may not have delivered all that was hoped, but is this the start of the #HadIt era?

A Turkish farmer has claimed that putting virtual reality goggles on his cows causes them to produce more milk

Our columnist explains why Germans still hold the wolf in such reverence.

Agent Blond faces imminent doom. But could there be one last chance to escape?

Comedian MITCH BENN offers up some advice on how to follow in the steps of Downing Street and make your next 'work event' one to remember (or rather not remember...)

A war between Russia and Ukraine is a prospect to be avoided at all costs. If it is not, then the human, social and economic impacts across Europe will be devastating.

Their Daily Mail recently laid into those attacking Johnson for his law-breaking, lying and partying and told them it was time to "move on".

They will try to claim victory whatever it says - and they've put a brilliant civil servant in an impossible position

The world No. 1 men's tennis star won't disappear from headlines just because he's left Australia's shores.

As the national dialogue is swamped with Partygate, yet another young woman has been killed. Her name was Ashling Murphy, she was 23 years old and she was going for a run.

The party is neither a Remain or Rejoin party as expected, but a movement pushing for enforceable rules on how MPs conduct themselves and spend public money.

Keir Starmer opted for the backdrop of a Union flag while he delivered a keynote speech. It may look like a prop, but we can't ignore it, writes NIGEL WARBURTON.

Why have we forgotten about the moral case for tighter Covid restrictions? Asks one reader.

A legal bid by McDonald’s to build a drive-through in close proximity to some ruins in Rome has been ended by Italy's highest court.

It’s home to pro-Brexit groups and climate change sceptics. But just how much power over this government is wielded by the tenants of 55 Tufton Street?

Comedian MITCH BENN presents his take on the news of more lockdown parties in Downing Street and Nigel Farage coming to Novak Djokovic's aid.

America has always been full of 'Rampaging White People'. But if anyone can face them it's Joe Biden, writes BONNIE GREER.

Dinner for One popularised the catchphrase "same procedure as every year". Now it's synonymous with Germany's Covid policy, writes TANIT KOCH.

The government’s abandonment of rail plans has left its levelling-up policy in tatters.

Georgian photographer DAVIT TABAGARI produces stunning images of the rusting remains of the once mighty Soviet empire in his hometown Tbilisi.

Boris Johnson finally breaks his silence on THAT party only to prove once again that the truth is the first casualty when you seek to remake the world in your image.

The BBC’s three-part dramatisation of the notorious case of Argyll v Argyll is a scandalous tale of egoism and hypocrisy.