Opinion

Network and All the President’s Men are 50 years old. Both diagnose the beginnings of today’s political diseases – and show symptoms of the sickness of conspiracy theory

A new exhibition celebrates the absurd brilliance of designer Elsa Schiaparelli, creator of the shoe hat and the skeleton dress

Before Google Maps, travellers had to rely on guides and phrasebooks that mixed useful advice with imperial arrogance and surreal oddities

Stefan Golaszewski’s series about baby loss explores how couples can communicate what they need – and what can happen when they don’t

The AfD is surging in Saxony-Anhalt – and ready to unveil frightening policies for schools, culture and identity

Nonesuch brings magical realism to wartime London to dazzling and profound effect

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It’s clear what the Trump administration wanted – but what did anyone else get out of it?

A performance in Japan meant the end of the Revolution – and began a new chapter in the life of an eccentric genius

Which syllables should be stressed is a cause of stress – so here’s a guide

The leader of the biggest, most feared cartel in Mexico was killed, with CIA help, in Guadalajara. This is what happened

In Argentina you might think you’re sitting down for the evening meal. But you’re not. Not even close

Nowhere can escape the effects of the US war in the Middle East. In the Philippines, the country’s most important means of transport is on the verge of grinding to a halt

Rob Jetten is in power, but at the same time, he isn’t. He runs the government, but at the same time he doesn’t. That’s too bad

It’s uncomfortable to think that an authoritarian nation run by a king is more forward-looking than the UK. But when it comes to renewable energy, the kingdom is leaving everyone else in the dust

George Robertson meant well, and his comments on defence spending are worthy of attention. It’s what came next that’s the problem

The super rich are becoming increasingly influential in British politics. The PM has already set a limit on foreign donations, but it doesn’t go far enough. It’s time to take the final step

The president’s apocalyptic threats should spur major constitutional change

Reform’s deputy leader is under pressure over the same kind of allegations he once used to bash Angela Rayner

He spent over a decade tearing up the rules of Hungarian politics and society, and became a model for the new authoritarian global right. And now he’s out, the country is overwhelmed with joy

The autocrat’s defeat is a blow to Trump, Putin - and populists like Nigel Farage

Progressives are lining up to praise the podcaster who criticised the Iran war. But that ignores his appalling views and his own desire to run MAGA

Religious leaders are appalled by violent rhetoric over Iran and shocked by a gangsterish threat to the Pope’s authority

With Epic Fury’s epic fail, the president has given encouragement to aggressors everywhere

Feeling you are right and assuming the public agree is not enough. If you feel strongly, shout very loudly

The message from the British public is now clear and consistent: they are in favour of having a closer relationship with the EU

The far right CNews channel was following a familiar template to boost extremists. Then came the race row that may see it closed down

After the madness of MAGA in Iran, meeting Ukraine’s president is a lesson in empathy and emotion

Zack Polanski is reaching out beyond the climate-and-Gaza coalition - while Keir Starmer’s party keeps upsetting its target middle-income urban professional voters

The populist PM looks increasingly desperate, yet even a narrow loss in Sunday’s election would see his grip on the country’s institutions continue

The US president is hailing ‘total victory’, but this war has embarrassed and fractured his alliance

Surprise! The men who want women to be submissive and domestic aren’t really motivated by protection or tradition – but by hostile sexism