Inside Venezuela’s oil corruption scandal Dozens of business figures and politicians have been arrested so far this year in a £17bn corruption scandal that has rocked Venezuela and its state-run oil company. The Week · May 16, 2023
Sollip review: European fine dining with Korean influences Sollip, a Korean meets European fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Bermondsey in London, opened in mid-March 2020. This was obviously an “ill-starred moment”, given it fell right at the very start of the pandemic, said Fay Maschler in the Evening Standard, and the restaurant was forced to close… The Week · May 16, 2023
The Siam review: riverside seclusion in bustling Bangkok Even Bangkok’s most ardent admirers will admit that the city can be an intense experience. At times, all 11 million residents of the Thai capital seem to be on the streets at once, enjoying the boisterous markets and street cafes – or trying to get from one to another in… The Week · May 16, 2023
Hitler speeches broadcast in Austrian train Two men have been charged after speeches by Adolf Hitler were broadcast over a train’s loudspeaker system in Austria, reported The Telegraph. “Heil Hitler” and “sieg heil” were among the phrases reportedly heard during the journey between Bregenz and Vienna. Disseminating Nazi propaganda is a criminal offence in Austria, where… The Week · May 16, 2023
National conservatism: the beliefs underpinning the first UK ‘NatCon’ conference The first UK National Conservatism Conference was briefly disrupted this morning as a protester acting on behalf of Extinction Rebellion took to the stage during a speech by Jacob Rees-Mogg. The Week · May 15, 2023
Bovey Castle review: a truly beautiful stay in Dartmoor National Park Originally opened in 1930 by Great Western Railways as a hotel and golf resort, Bovey Castle – or Bovey Castle Hotel and Spa to give its full name – is a genuinely impressive site. Those railway people knew what they were doing frankly as, it must be said, do current… The Week · May 15, 2023
Could the UK really be pulled back into the EU? Keir Starmer has been accused of trying to drag the UK back into the European Union through the back door after it was revealed that Labour is considering plans to enfranchise millions of EU citizens. The Week · May 15, 2023
Victory for Move Forward: what ‘political earthquake’ means for Thailand Voters in Thailand have rejected military rule in favour of the reformist opposition following nine years under a prime minister who took power in a coup. The Week · May 15, 2023
Erdoğan leads in tight race: what next for Turkey’s economy? President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has defied the polls to lead his main rival in the first round of voting in Turkey’s make-or-break presidential election. The Week · May 15, 2023
Larch review: a grounded Italian restaurant at Sky Garden Let’s get this out of the way early. Larch restaurant is part of Sky Garden, London’s highest botanical rooftop on the 37th floor of the Fenchurch Building, commonly known as the “Walkie Talkie”, but it’s firmly at ground level. The Week · May 15, 2023
QR codes could reveal sex-offending French priests Priests in France will be required to carry QR codes that can reveal if they are facing a sexual abuse charge. The Week · May 15, 2023
Alexandre Arnault interview: The Landmark heralds a ‘new era’ for Tiffany & Co. Via a video call from Paris, Alexandre Arnault details how stages of life are marked by select objects. Often, these objects seem to be jewellery. Arnault had been a “watch guy” for some time when he first added a gold ring – a wedding band, following his and Géraldine Guyot’s… The Week · May 15, 2023
Is Eurovision finally cool? Vanessa Brown, from Nottingham Trent University, on Eurovision as a vehicle for promoting greater acceptance. The Week · May 15, 2023
Trip of the week: discovering Picasso’s roots in Málaga, Andalusia This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, and museums across Europe and the US are “pulling out all the stops” to celebrate his life and work. Among the most essential destinations on any “immersion tour” is Málaga, says Andrew Ferren in The New York Times. Picasso was… The Week · May 15, 2023
The Week · May 15, 2023 Recipe of the week: honey on toast ice cream by Amy Newsome Bread ice cream is a traditional British dish, dating from at least the 17th century, says Amy Newsome. For this version, I suggest a good crusty slice or end of white or wholegrain bread. Clover honey is my favourite to spread on toast, so I’ve suggested it for this recipe…
The Week · May 15, 2023 Two-hours flights from London to Sydney via space Holidaymakers will be able to fly from London to Sydney in less than two hours within a decade by travelling through space, said the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The organisation is exploring the effects of suborbital space flights, in which tourists would be blasted into space briefly before descending to…
The Week · May 12, 2023 The Week Unwrapped: Erdogan’s last stand, childbirth in prison and Cleopatra Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Julia O’Driscoll, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson.
The Week · May 12, 2023 Quiz of The Week 6 -13th May The bunting has only just come down from last week’s coronation festivities but Britain is already preparing for another big party: the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
The Week · May 12, 2023 The most eccentric Eurovision performances of all time Twenty-six acts will perform at Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool to an expected global audience of 160 million viewers.
The Week · May 12, 2023 What is Title 42? The strict Covid border rules that have come to an end on the US border A Covid pandemic policy that restricted the right to claim asylum at the US-Mexico border has expired, with significant implications for American politics – and for the flow of migrants from South and Central America.
The Week · May 12, 2023 YouTuber Trevor Jacob facing prison over deliberate crashing of plane for views A Californian YouTuber who has admitted intentionally crashing a plane for views is to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation, prosecutors have announced.
The Week · May 12, 2023 The return of deposit-free mortgages: should you apply? Tenants have a chance to escape the “rental trap” with the return of zero-deposit mortgages.
The Week · May 12, 2023 Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle? The UK’s economy shrank by 0.3% in March, with the first quarter of 2023 seeing “sluggish growth” of 0.1%, placing the UK once again towards the bottom of the league table of developed economies.
The Week · May 12, 2023 JP Morgan: has world’s largest bank got too big for its boots? “His ears are smaller. And there is no crown. But on Wall Street, at least, Jamie Dimon is America’s answer to King Charles III,” said Patrick Jenkins in the Financial Times (FT): “adulated by some, resented by others, but incontrovertibly powerful”.
The Week · May 12, 2023 Luxury and power: Persia to Greece review – a ‘glittering magpie’s nest’ The ancient civilisations of Greece and Persia were enemies for centuries – and their disagreements didn’t only find expression on the battlefield, said Daisy Dunn in The Daily Telegraph. As this “major new exhibition” demonstrates, they had starkly contrasting attitudes towards luxury goods. From the Persian perspective, “lovely things” such…