9 December: Now That’s What We Call Bullshit

With rival negotiators at odds over the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron trading insults, it seems that Britain and the EU have never been further apart. But a former diplomat argues that a coming together is inevitable.

Bolstered by Tory scandals and a new shadow cabinet, Keir Starmer should heed a newly published account of one of his party’s darkest hours, which turns the Red Wall narrative on its head.

A one-time economic tiger and a linchpin of stability in a fragile region, Ethiopia now stands on the brink of disaster. What happened to Africa’s oldest independent country?

Paolo Sorrentino’s latest movie is an ode to his home city and to the football genius who once graced it.

Philosopher NIGEL WARBUTON why we must not forget the fun and games of life when it seems bleak.

With rival negotiators at odds over the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron trading insults, it seems that Britain and the EU have never been further apart. But a former diplomat argues that a coming together is inevitable.

Bolstered by Tory scandals and a new shadow cabinet, Keir Starmer should heed a newly published account of one of his party’s darkest hours, which turns the Red Wall narrative on its head.

While the public followed the rules last year, the government thought it best to break them and play party games instead writes ALASTAIR CAMPBELL.

One reader asks if the mess Brexit has caused can really be cleaned up? The only solution is to reverse it.

The government is engaging in a continuous anti-foreign agenda, disguised under the slogan "global Britain". No wonder investors are staying away.

Despite the prime minister's other errors that continue to come to light, the news of his expensive home renovations isn't going away.

The concept is fashionable yet controversial, exerting a romantic appeal on some and exerting deep atavistic fears in others. But at its essence, rewilding is a simple necessity.

Germany’s new chancellor faces a tough task in steering a risk-averse country through the radical change of modernisation.

Why do German-speaking countries have significantly lower vaccination rates than the rest of Western Europe?

Celebrations of Mark Francois' book, Spartan Victory, achieving best-seller status may be premature.

A young Frenchman has financially benefitted after finding gemstones, and being allowed to keep half, from a plane crash on Mont Blanc dating back to 1950.

Sending Anne-Marie Trevelyan to win over Joe Biden is laughable, and illogical.

A one-time economic tiger and a linchpin of stability in a fragile region, Ethiopia now stands on the brink of disaster. What happened to Africa’s oldest independent country?

Comedian MTCH BENN questions the Metropolitan Police's policy of not to "retrospectively" investigate crimes...

Paolo Sorrentino’s latest movie is an ode to his home city and to the football genius who once graced it.

The late composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim was known for Hollywood adaptations of his work. But European movies were closer to his heart.

Conquered, subjugated, occupied. For 100 years the Poles were under the thumb of one oppressor or another, but the country fought back by creating art.

Still, after 8000 years, Maltese music is centred around cultural eclecticism and originality.

This mesmerising and captivating production is as breathtaking as the film.

The highly accomplished actor drones on and provides a bore of a performance.

CHARLIE CONNELLY rounds up some of the best titles to give as stocking fillers – and put you in your loved ones’ good books.

The Brazilian player defies age. He started with nothing and now plays for millions, still captaining his country 102 captaincies later.

Food writer JOSH BARRIE brings readers a recipe to warm them this winter.

PETER TRUDGILL on a law that displeased many people in the Czech Republic.

Wolff was almost impossible to mistake for anyone else. Yet, he was in The Sun's obituary section.

WILL SELF on the naming of the Omicron variant.