World
What kind of empire is China building?
As Britain’s small fleet, headed by HMS Queen Elizabeth, cruises towards the South China Sea, there remains a question over…
The war on breathing
‘We all have to be responsible for the fact that our health touches upon those who we sit next to…
Why are politicians reluctant to condemn sex-selective abortion?
Women have faced increasing attacks on their rights in recent years. Moves to accommodate gender ideology have resulted in women-only…
New York’s vaccine passport scheme could have a nasty side effect
The latest French export to the United States is a requirement that people show proof of vaccination to visit indoor bars,…
Britain isn’t ready for the next wave of returning jihadis
Ever since British jihadists flocked to join Isis in Iraq and Syria, the government has attempted to keep the terrorists…
U.S. journalism wins gold in mental gymnastics
From softball to women’s soccer to the mixed relay, the United States has had an underwhelming Olympics. But fear not,…
Should Boris pay people to take the jab?
The steady stream of mixed messages coming from government ministers have been one of the few constants during the pandemic. Boris…
Andrew Cuomo is a cockroach
Today New York attorney general Leticia James announced the findings of a five-month investigation into claims that Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
Is New York City’s vaccine passport scheme racist?
The latest French export is a requirement that people show proof of vaccination to visit indoor bars, concert venues, restaurants…
How Margaret Thatcher helped inspire my transgender journey
The gender debate has generated plenty of heat, but as a trans person – and keen supporter of the Conservative…
What was the point of the war in Afghanistan?
On 7 October 2001 President George W. Bush launched Operation Enduring Freedom – the invasion of Afghanistan. The operation sought…
Was this volunteer cancelled by Childline for his views on gender?
When Liz Truss confirmed that the government was committing itself to banning LGBT conversion therapy, there was some bemusement: is the…
Italy, the ‘far right’ and the muted opposition to vaccine passes
Dante’s Beach, Ravenna Here is your starter for ten. Which Italian political party believes that individual liberty is sacred? Answer:…
The EU’s woeful response to the collapse of Tunisian democracy
For a political actor that ‘believes in the universal value of democracy and the rights of the individual,’ as the…
HBO’s The Prince should leave George alone
Last year Netflix refusedto add a disclaimer to the beginning of every episode of The Crown, warning viewers that it…
College Republicans rocked by fake sexual assault allegations scandal
What would you be prepared to do in pursuit of political power? Two women are accusing senior members of the…
A lament for Washington DC (no, seriously)
Washington DC — I’ll try not to overstate things here — does not have a stellar reputation. Most Americans regard…
Boris Johnson’s popularity problem
The Westminster rumour mill is in overdrive today on the question of whether Rishi Sunak will be Boris Johnson’s successor in…
Are booster shots necessary?
Will Britain become the first country in the world to have a large section of its population immunised against Covid-19…
The return of mask mandate mania
Masks and COVID tests are here to stay for kids returning to school in LA. On Thursday, the Los Angeles…
Hungary, Poland and the EU’s ‘diversity’ problem
It is quite something when the self-proclaimed ‘illiberal’ prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, reminds Brussels of its liberal principles.…
Alex Scott, Digby Jones and the snobbery of low expectations
Labour peer Lord Digby Jones has found himself in the eye of a Twitterstorm. His error? He criticised BBC sports…
Boris’s poll slump isn’t such good news for Starmer
Labour narrowing the poll gap with the Conservatives has got to be good news for Keir Starmer, right? Wrong, actually.…
Macron’s vaccine passport is uniting French anti-fascists and nationalists
Saturday was what is known in France as the Chassé-croisé, the busiest day of the year on the roads, when…
Is it fair for Laurel Hubbard to compete against women?
Today, the conversation about transgender rights and the interests of women turns to sport. At the Olympic Games, Laurel Hubbard…
