US Congress votes on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”. Plus: the Mercosur-EU trade deal that was years in the making.

Normally, you know it’s resort season because Giles texts you to say that he can’t do lunch “because…” and sends you a ...

We’re calling another meeting of ‘The Urbanist’ bookclub to review two titles: ‘Designing the American Century’ and ‘Women ...

Writer Christopher Beanland considers the cultural and architectural impact of cars in shaping our built environment.

We explore whether it’s time for European leaders to re-engage with Vladimir Putin in a bid to secure peace – or if Emmanuel ...

Antonio Patriota shares his views on art as a tool of soft power and the importance of music in his diplomatic journey.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty ...

As the US assesses its effect on Iran’s nuclear programme, we ask if things are settling down with a look inside the country.