We need to appreciate the inherent messiness that permeates Western societies, rather than seeking to repudiate it

Argentina is as sad as it’s ever been after the death of legendary footballer Diego Maradona

The former hard-living frontman continues to expand his horizons

Myth-makers are following fashion not evidence

Islamism is increasingly held not to be a deviant from Islam, but an orthodox aim of the “religion of peace”

Here’s how the new president can unite the country — and pick up votes

What we have is pure storytelling delight, a page-turner that works forwards and backwards as the reader fills in the gaps

I struggle to think of a more glorious spectacle than the sight of Sean flashing that winning smile

Adam LeBor investigates the former communist cult that has found common cause with the prime minister and the Brexiteer Conservative right

If MPs felt the cut to foreign aid was today’s worst news then they were not listening