Politics

The philosopher lost his childhood at the expense of his father's educational experiment. It was far too high a price for anyone to pay

Milei's press clampdowns are attracting international coverage. But that isn't stopping him, if anything the president is doubling down

Just like Putin, Slovakia's prime minister is cultivating a carefully crafted image of strength

In Brussels, Americans are distancing themselves from Trump's policies - and they're taking their dogs with them

The US has long led the science world but now, researchers are moving abroad to continue their work

It’s possible to feel the deepest sympathy for Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and still be appalled by the cover-up of his cognitive decline

Keir Starmer’s pragmatic deal is nowhere near as good as rejoining - but it is good news for British companies, consumers and tourists

Nicușor Dan, the pro-European presidential candidate, emerged victorious in the most emotional and consequential election in Romania's post-communist history

Lost billions, border queues, red tape strangling business. What exactly is this bold reset deal supposed to be surrendering?

A crackdown on visas for so-called lower-skilled migrant workers will have a devastating effect on an already creaking sector

The PM is going to Brussels next week for talks on resetting Britain’s relationship with Europe. It is the only way back to growth – everybody knows it

The question of what to say about the EU will not disappear just because Keir Starmer has chosen to bury his head in the sand

Current abortion law in Britain is just a series of loopholes. It’s time for new legislation, because, as the US example shows, women’s healthcare can quickly become a political target

Scaremongering and clumsy amendments should not stall the cause of helping the terminally ill to die with dignity

A new relationship with Europe offers Labour the chance to reset more than Brexit

While Keir Starmer no longer resembles the man many people voted for, the former X Factor judge is calling for a new referendum on Europe

Reform's unfunded spending would bankrupt Britain

Following Farage means inching towards him as he inches further right – doing this has already left the Conservatives in ruins

The country has a swagger about it – but is Narendra Modi holding back its tech boom?

Morgan McSweeney is the most influential invisible man in British politics. Is he to blame for Labour’s rightward turn and tanking opinion poll numbers?

Robert Prevost may have been born American, but his experience, views and values are as far from Trumpian as were his predecessor’s

Many secular philosophers have opposed war and particular wars, but Russell stands in a class apart

A string of decisions has triggered a wave of criticism – from the public, the media, legal scholars and politicians

A Finnish comedy trio are among the bookies’ favourites to win the song contest... for Sweden

A photo of three Bulgarians convicted of espionage for Russia at a Commons committee on EU membership has opened up an old question

Keir Starmer has done the best he could at a relatively low cost, knowing Britain lacks the backing to fully stand up to Trump

Starmer is doing deals as old certainties vanish. But frustrated voters will be hard to convince

That’s the view of some people on the British right. But getting emotional over history is a sure sign that you’re abusing it for political ends