Tragedy
We need more have-yachts
The tragedy of the Bayesian highlights a wider issue about our lack of ambition
How dark can humour be?
Laughter — even laughter about morbid things — is part of what makes us human
Unflinching attention
On art, Grenfell and catharsis
They call it Poppy love
Poppy is, simply, a dog who knows what she wants
Must-Miss TV
Your regular Critic round-up of the hottest shows and films.
BBC Verify’s Bangladesh blunder
In trying to combat misinformation, the BBC has spread its own
The case for Badenoch
She has a chance to capitalise on Starmer’s weakness
Justin Welby should resign
If sin means anything, how can the Church of England hierarchy be maintained?
The same old song
A reboot of nineties favourite Le Caprice is more museum than restaurant
Shattered illusions
The record of the authorities defies denials of two-tier policing
Are Jewish students really afraid of the Freedom of Speech Act?
Some of have raised concerns, yes, but generalisations are wrong and unhelpful
The French far right are losers
Will Rassemblement National will ever be the ruling party?
Kim Leadbeater’s “safeguards” won’t keep people safe
The proposed legal hurdles are effectively useless
Blue-collar brilliance
1970s Pittsburgh wasn’t just a steel town: it was the steel town
