Michael Gove, Spectator editor: an expert explains the long relationship between Westminster and the media: Michael Gove has a new job. The former Conservative MP and senior government minister will take over as editor of The Spectator this month, assuming the UK’s advisory committee on business appointments raises no objections. The Spectator, a political weekly, …
Starmer must seize the chance to rethink the UK-Europe relationship – here’s how he can do it: In the first general election since the UK officially left the EU, both Labour and Conservative leaders were conspicuously mute about Brexit. There have been some vague aspirations to “seize its opportunities” or “make it work”, but otherwise, …
US calls for UN vote on immediate ceasefire in Gaza – what this shift says about America’s relationship with Israel: The United States has significantly shifted its position on Gaza by submitting a UN security council resolution calling for an “immediate and sustained ceasefire”, tied to the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas. This …
Russia: Serbia’s history is key to understanding its close relationship with Moscow: Over the past few weeks, international attention has focused on Ukraine in the run-up to the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. But Ukraine is not the only part of Europe where Russia is seeking to assert its influence and …
The problems with dating apps and how they could be fixed – two relationship ethicists: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Hundreds of millions of people worldwide use dating apps. But only half of users say that they have had positive experiences. Indeed, a shocking 11% of female users under 50 have received threats of harm. Surely there’s a better …
Dating someone with a different mother tongue? Learning each other’s language will enrich your relationship: Dragon Images/Shutterstock Are you in a relationship with someone who grew up speaking a different language to you? Perhaps you’re dating, and wondering about your long-term future. You’re far from alone. In 2021, 9.5 million of the people in the …
Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. MeSSrro/Shutterstock The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation …
Gaza war: US-Israel relationship is in period of transition as Biden says Israel is losing support: With US president Joe Biden under increasing pressure to alter his policy towards Israel, it is significant that he has said publicly that Israel is starting to lose international support for its offensive over “indiscriminate” bombing of Gaza. His …
Napoleon and Josephine’s real relationship was intense – but they loved power more than each other: When Vanessa Kirby was announced to play Josephine in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, it caused a ripple of surprise among historians. Kirby is considerably younger than the actor in title role, Joaquin Phoenix (14 years her senior), but in fact, …
King Charles in Kenya: despite past tensions, the visit is a sign of a strong relationship with Britain: King Charles’ visit to Kenya this week is the British monarch’s first to a Commonwealth nation since his coronation in September 2022. The visit comes during the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from Britain. By choosing Kenya, …
Xi-Putin meeting: here’s what it says about their current, and future, relationship: Vladimir Putin is expected to travel outside the borders of the former Soviet Union for the first time in 20 months to meet China’s Xi Jinping on October 17. The visit, if it happens, is likely to entrench a relationship in which Russia …
Sex Education: a sex therapist’s advice on having a successful long-distance relationship: In the new season of Sex Education, Otis and Maeve, our favourite “will-they-won’t-they” couple (let’s be honest, Ross and Rachel aren’t quite as fun), are taking a chance on love again. However, as ever, things aren’t so easy. This time they have to …
Jellyfish: our complex relationship with the oceans’ anti-heroes: The purple-striped Jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) Lukas Gojda/Shutterstock Ding! The courier hands me an unassuming brown box with “live animals” plastered on the side. I begin carefully unboxing. The cardboard exterior gives way to a white polystyrene clamshell, cloistering a pearly sphere-shaped, water-filled bag. Lightly pulsing, I spot …
How action over parliamentary spying scandal could affect the UK’s economic relationship with China: The arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has fuelled calls in Westminster for tougher action against China by the UK government. This could impact the UK economy since China is an important trading partner and industry …
Friends with benefits – what a sex and relationship therapist wants you to know: vgstudio/Shutterstock There are many kinds of sexual situations people can get into – everything from committed monogamous relationships to a one-night stand. But friends with benefits (FWB) situations are often still seen as controversial, perhaps because of the potential for heartbreak. …
Red, White & Royal Blue review – this queer romcom puts a new spin on the US and UK’s ‘special relationship’: Warning: contains spoilers for Red, White & Royal Blue. Global interest in the British royals has increased in recent years, thanks, in part, to the prominent romance between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. So, …
The Diplomat: Netflix show suggests the US-UK special relationship needs some TLC: Netflix’s new political drama, The Diplomat, is focused on the trials and tribulations of Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), a new American ambassador to Britain. It begins with a deadly attack on a British aircraft carrier and then follows the twists and turns of …
Succession: why it can be hard grieving someone you had a complicated relationship with: This article contains spoilers There is a scene in the pilot episode of HBO’s American black comedy-drama series Succession where Kendall Roy locks himself in the bathroom, no longer able to hold in his rage and resentment towards his father. Billionaire …