Statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to the defence of human rights The jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, in a statement apparently aimed at ...
Month: April 2026
Trump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo | Sidney BlumenthalTrump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo | Sidney Blumenthal
The political gap between US evangelicals and Catholics is widening. And Trump won’t tolerate authority outside his own “Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?” Henry II was reputed to have muttered. His knights heard his pointed remark as an order. They rode to confront Thomas Becket, the archbishop ...
After Meloni’s law change, Americans hope Italian supreme court ruling will open door to citizenshipAfter Meloni’s law change, Americans hope Italian supreme court ruling will open door to citizenship
Sabrina Crawford among those refused because of rule change, which now also affects children of immigrants born in Italy In 2025, after a long and arduous journey in her attempts to gain Italian citizenship, including a pivotal genealogical research trip to a village in Calabria, US-born Sabrina Crawford was hoping ...
Nato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend SpainNato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war. ...
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US ‘review’No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US ‘review’
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. ...
Europe is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do | Nathalie Tocci and Anu BradfordEurope is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do | Nathalie Tocci and Anu Bradford
We assembled a group of the continent’s leading thinkers to assess the threats: their warnings are stark, but the remedy is within reach Caught between Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Donald Trump’s US and Xi Jinping’s China, Europe appears in a state of profound crisis, the narrative about its future often filled ...
Widow’s Bay to Should I Marry a Murderer? The seven best shows to stream this weekWidow’s Bay to Should I Marry a Murderer? The seven best shows to stream this week
Matthew Rhys stars in a genuinely creepy comedy horror from the maker of Parks & Rec. Plus, the woman who turned informant when her fiancé confessed that he’d killed a man Continue reading… ...
‘I nearly quit to become a fencing teacher’: Iron Maiden on 50 years of heavy metal, hard living – and hopeless communication skills‘I nearly quit to become a fencing teacher’: Iron Maiden on 50 years of heavy metal, hard living – and hopeless communication skills
As a career-spanning documentary hits cinemas and the band eye two nights at Knebworth, they revisit their path from pubs to stadiums – but how did they get through their crisis-filled 1990s? When I ask Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris about the fact his band have lasted for ...
The Rocky Horror Show review – campy musical returns to Broadway in need of an energy boostThe Rocky Horror Show review – campy musical returns to Broadway in need of an energy boost
Studio 54, New York The 1973 cult favorite is back with a stacked cast, including Juliette Lewis, Luke Evans and Rachel Dratch, but only flashes of genuine fun Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, a campy 1973 musical inspired by sci-fi and horror B-movies, has lived a long and fruitful ...
Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in ItalyPerfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy
From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights • Tell us about great beach bars and restaurants in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher When we visited Venice, we stayed in ...