Mickey Mouse vs. GOP: fallout continues from battle between Disney and DeSantis “This was not an easy decision to make but I believe it is the right one.” The Week · May 22, 2023
How to claim child benefit – and the risk of missing out Child benefit payments can help you cope with the ever-rising cost of raising kids, and you may be putting your state pension at risk by not claiming it. The Week · May 22, 2023
‘Pig butchering’ and dodgy apps: four convincing scams to watch out for Fake apps and romance ruses are among the “most devious and convincing scams” that consumers could be duped by this year, according to new analysis. The Week · May 22, 2023
Why the 1.5C threshold matters to our climate The probability of the world exceeding the 1.5C climate change target within the next five years has risen to 66%, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The Week · May 22, 2023
Recipe of the week: spiced chicken skewers by Maunika Gowardhan This recipe has always been a family favourite, says Maunika Gowardhan. The achari spice mix includes fennel, cumin, mustard and nigella seeds, all coarsely crushed, but the secret is using mustard oil – which is available online or from Asian grocers. I recommend keeping a small bottle in your store… The Week · May 22, 2023
Lucy Letby: what jury has heard from nurse on trial The former neonatal nurse accused of murdering infants in her care has told a jury she is being targeted by a “gang of four” consultants and that she has “not attacked any children”. The Week · May 22, 2023
Why German men are most likely to sit down on the loo German men are the most likely to sit down while taking a pee, according to am international poll. Researchers found that 62% of German men said they usually or always sat down, compared with 50% of Swedes, 34% of Italians and only 23% of Brits. Generations of German parents “worried… The Week · May 22, 2023
The Week Unwrapped: Crypto risk, stealth wealth and the end of Vice Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Guy Anker, Sorcha Bradley and Mariana Vieira. The Week · May 19, 2023
Quiz of The Week 13 - 20 May Speculation has been rife this week over the source of alleged behind-the-scenes tensions between daytime television stars Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, sparking concerns of a potential crisis in their hosting relationship. The Week · May 19, 2023
The rehabilitation of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad The president of Syria is attending his first Arab League summit having been suspended from the organisation for the past 12 years. The Week · May 19, 2023
A Cambodian adventure to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap As the gateway to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap might seem like a place you pass through on your way to something more interesting nearby. The Week · May 19, 2023
AI job fears: how can we regulate the ‘rise of the robots’? The “AI jobs bloodbath” is said to be underway after BT announced it will lose up to 55,000 staff by the end of the decade, with many roles being replaced by artificial intelligence. The Week · May 19, 2023
The identity crisis facing the Conservative party “The Tory party knows it is sinking,” said Tom Peck in The Independent. This much is clear, not only because many Cabinet ministers – such as Suella Braverman and Kemi Badenoch – obviously have their eye “on the soon-to-be-vacant captain’s job”, but also because of the mood of revolt and ideological frenzy… The Week · May 19, 2023
UK ‘air rage’ incidents triple since pandemic Incidents of aggressive and disorderly behaviour by passengers flying on UK airlines have tripled in the past three years, according to new figures. The Week · May 19, 2023
The Week · May 19, 2023 Imran Khan arrest: Pakistan enters ‘uncharted territory’ “Kaha tha Imran Khan ko na chhedna.” If there’s a single slogan that captures the “profound crisis” of the Pakistani state, it is this, said Avinash Paliwal in The Indian Express (Delhi): “We told you, don’t touch Imran Khan.”
The Week · May 19, 2023 Microsoft, Activision and the battle with competition tsars In a “striking show of leniency by a notoriously tough regulator”, the European Commission has approved Microsoft’s $69bn megadeal with games-maker Activision Blizzard, said DealBook in The New York Times – just weeks after the UK’s competition regulator threw it out.
The Week · May 19, 2023 Saint Francis of Assisi review: exhibition chronicles his presence in art It has been argued that the Italian Renaissance was “ignited by a single spark in the form of one man”, said Harry Seymour on Air Mail: Saint Francis of Assisi. Born into wealth in Umbria around 1181, Francis experienced a vision that led him to swap his “lavish lifestyle” for…
The Week · May 19, 2023 A weekend in Florence: travel guide, attractions and things to do Florence, or Firenze, is “always at the top of the most beautiful places in Italy list”, said Rough Guides. This city in Tuscany “has it all”, from world famous museums and glorious architecture to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. It’s also home to “historic” markets, “magnificent” gardens…
The Week · May 19, 2023 Saucy greeting cards sent by Diana sold at auction Greeting cards featuring adult jokes sent by Princess Diana to Constantine II, the last king of Greece, have been sold at an auction. One of the cards features a naked image of the biblical Adam with the caption: “Adam came first. Men always do!” Inside one of the cards, Diana…
The Week · May 19, 2023 Evolution explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.
The Week · May 18, 2023 Prince Harry and Meghan: ‘near catastrophic car chase’ in the spotlight Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s involvement in what they called a “near catastrophic car chase” with US paparazzi in Manhattan has been put under the microscope amid claim and counterclaim from those involved.
The Week · May 18, 2023 The return of Donald Trump to prime-time television “Well, that was a disaster, a politically historic one,” said Peggy Noonan in The Wall Street Journal. CNN had the bright idea last week of hosting Donald Trump for a live, prime-time town hall question-and-answer session with a studio audience. If the network thought this would allow it to subject the…
The Week · May 18, 2023 Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine? Vladimir Putin promised African nations that he would write off their debts and provide free grain in an attempt to bolster alliances across the continent at a two-day summit in St Petersburg last month.
The Week · May 18, 2023 Controversy and celebrity at Cannes Film Festival Attracting filmmakers and stars from across the globe, the Cannes Film Festival is a feast of cinematic wonder and celebrity photo ops.
The Week · May 18, 2023 Ananda in the Himalayas review: a truly rejuvenating retreat in India A holistic attitude to wellbeing is inherent in ancient Indian philosophies – and this is the benchmark for the principles being served up at Ananda in the Himalayas. At this destination spa resort you can discover what your mind and body really need and you’ll leave as an enhanced version of yourself.