Opinion

The Tories’ latest cunning plan failed miserably at the council elections, so here are some foolproof ways they could rig the next general election

Today, the first world war is far from forgotten in Flanders, and the English are always welcome

After two mass shootings, we have seen selective empathy and the elevation of a superficial public image over substance. Is that really who we are?

The American right’s culture battles are creating empty shelves in Republican states. Could Britain join in with this madness?

The coronation of King Charles belongs to us. To our time and our age. But, will it be the last?

Expat Turks have had the chance to remove Erdoğan and restore democracy in the process. Will they have seized this chance?

The sun is setting on the Tory empire. Is Starmer’s Labour Party up for the challenge?

The government is failing to do even the simple things as rivals leave it trailing

A thorough audit of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement would foster a better relationship in the post-Brexit world we now navigate

Supporting our journalism shows nasty and nationalist papers like the Daily Mail the cold shoulder

There is a long British tradition of meeting dissent with disproportionate measures. Sadly, last weekend was no exception

The impact Eurovision has is too important to be dismissed as a fluffy amateur festival

Democratic renewal could bring closer links between the UK and EU

The recent Ed Sheeran plagiarism court case revives the old question of where music really comes from

Vladimir Putin’s next offensive in Ukraine will have a lethal digital component as cyberwar escalates across the world

The culture war comes to the voting booth

Fireworks go on through the night ad Naples celebrates

A failure to invest in training will ensure Britain misses out on another booming sector

ITV’s Youth Tracker found 86% of 18-25-year-olds in favour

Instead of a sensible housing policy, the government is considering whether to restart George Osborne’s disastrous scheme

Forget the headlines. Children's reading comprehension is on the decline, and their books are to blame

The government’s egregious Rwanda policy won’t stop the boats. It will only cause more suffering for anyone who attempts the journey

A major rethink is needed to reverse years of vast geopolitical insecurity

From Tucker Carlson to Andrew Bridgen and GB News, populists have lost their grip on the narrative

Only one thing has united Turkey’s fractious opposition – hatred of the president. Now they may inherit his financial crisis

They endured the civil war, persecution and Franco, but the Basques are still singing

This could be the last coronation of a monarch of the United Kingdom. But, be careful what you wish for

Has King Charles given humanity a gift towards healing the intergenerational trauma caused by slavery?

In Germany today, a lot of stereotypes between the East and the West remain. This is far from healthy

If we are serious about levelling up, we need to ensure all children have a voice

Can the football-mad Italian city achieve the ultimate goal?