The ring master
Bullfighting was a lifelong fascination for Francis Bacon and played an increasingly important role in his work, his high-risk approach matching that of the matador
One year of Sir Keir
How does Starmer compare to Thatcher, Blair and Cameron?
The university professor and the fake Russian spy
How did an undercover sting catch out an epidemiologist promoting conspiracy theories about the Syrian regime?
Why are poor people so much nicer than rich people?
It’s a broad generalisation – but the author can only go off his extensive experiences bouncing between the developing and developed worlds
Heroes, but not trans heroes: How two female artists defied the Nazis
Jeffrey Jackson’s lively and compassionate account plunges readers into the depths of the Occupation and the Channel Islands’ resistance movement
Letter from Washington: In defence of American sport(s)
Would the super league have made football more American? If only.
What kind of government rules by fear?
The spirit of Lockdown has paralysed the country, and the government itself
Justice warriors
Nick Cohen says pounding the streets brings its own rewards
Pointless bloodshed
Israel will remain intact and strong. Gaza will stay poor and isolated
Vaccine passports can’t be allowed for church
The government seems to think church buildings can be lumped in with pubs and cinemas
The New York Times
Bad times at the Grey Lady