Wallis Simpson
The other one
How Edward VIII threatened the royal family
Anyone for abdication?
A vivid retelling of an infamous constitutional crisis
Wallis and Meghan – a tale of two abdications
There is a strong historical precedent for the ‘conscious uncoupling’ of the Sussexes
Keir’s comms catastrophe
Labour’s goal is clear but its messaging is anything but
Patostreamers and the decline of public life
A depressing new trend reflects the impoverished state of social existence
Charli’s carefree bratitude
This is music for people who are tired of being careful
October letters
Misquoting Shakespeare and a rounded sense of humour
A craven surrender
The handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius represents a mindless and unjust capitulation to a foreign power
Borientalism
Madama Butterfly, Opera Ballet Flanders, Antwerp
The horror of 7 October on film
The killers’ headset footage, CCTV, interviews with survivors and heart-rending last messages
Biden’s legacy of escalation
His last decisions could determine the state of global politics
British industry has forgotten how to use its voice
Corporate cowards are not standing up to the government
Why shouldn’t we discriminate against people’s beliefs?
It is not the same as discriminating on the basis of race or sex
Imaginary friends
The idea of a synthetic companion that knows everything about you goes well beyond friendship
