Why boredom can be good for you
Winnie the Pooh understood the importance of allowing your mind to wander – and the science agrees. It’s time we all found the time to daydream.
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Obama must face down hawks and Israel over Iran deal
The nuclear deal reached between the United States and Iran represents both a breakthrough and a risk for Barack Obama. A breakthrough because it stalls Iran’s progress towards nuclear weapons capability…
Summits, uphill struggles … and what a murky tale of mountaineering derring‑do can teach us about Brexit
The story of the first ascent of Annapurna offers a remarkable insight into today’s European relations.
Ukraine war: as the conflict at sea intensifies, Russia’s prospects of victory look further off than ever
As the war drags on and its maritime dimension intensifies, Russia is more likely to be strategically defeated in the long term.
Private Eye circulation soars as readers turn to satire – funny that
As newspaper circulation continues to founder, sales of satire and weekly news magazines have never looked healthier.
Nawaz Sharif ousted in Pakistan: celebrate, but remember the bigger picture
Economic trouble and political violence are much more pressing concerns for Pakistanis than the political fate of their prime minister.
Meduza: Berlin exhibition highlights the publication speaking truth to Putin while in exile
The exhibition was dedicated to ‘all those who have the courage to disagree’.
A brief history of Polari: the curious after‑life of the dead language for gay men
While few people use the language today, many cherish its history.
Unbroken tries but fails to reassure during difficult times
Recently, Angelina Jolie announced her retirement from the acting profession so that she could take up writing and directing full time. Which is an error, if her latest directing endeavour Unbroken is…
It would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon – here’s why
The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has left the Lebanon-based militant group leaderless, but history tells us that Israel cannot occupy territory in Lebanon for any sustained period.
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