October 7: It’s all THEIR fault!

Despite the chaos of the fuel crisis and other pandemic- and Brexit-induced problems, Boris Johnson’s ‘competency ratings’ are still holding up, while Keir Starmer is not making huge inroads. Will the dial ever shift?

The UK used to consider itself above the political chicanery found on the Continent. It can’t afford to now.

The PM has been wildly blaming others for the causes of the country’s crises. But this misdiagnosis only guarantees more pain.

BONNIE GREER looks back at the life of Kurt Cobain and recalls the significance of 'The 27 Club' in music.

Schadenfreude might seem harmless, but there's a difference between a temporary feeling and living your whole life gloating about it.

Despite the chaos of the fuel crisis and other pandemic- and Brexit-induced problems, Boris Johnson’s ‘competency ratings’ are still holding up, while Keir Starmer is not making huge inroads. Will the dial ever shift?

The UK used to consider itself above the political chicanery found on the Continent. It can’t afford to now.

The PM has been wildly blaming others for the causes of the country’s crises. But this misdiagnosis only guarantees more pain.

BONNIE GREER looks back at the life of Kurt Cobain and recalls the significance of 'The 27 Club' in music.

Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK during October since 1987. Each week this month, The New European is celebrating Black Britons who broke hard ground on the path we are still walking; towards a prejudice-free society.

Can Labour 'Make Brexit Work' as Keir Starmer suggested during his key speech at party conference?

It won't be opposition MPs that decide the future of Channel 4 - but politicians sat on the government benches. Here's why they should reconsider plans for privatisation.

The violent histories of France’s former African colonies owe much to the continued meddling of Paris and other Western capitals.

FRANCIS BECKETT took part in a medical trial for a vaccine that has yet to get approval. He and others have been left in a strange limbo – jabbed, yet not jabbed.

For many, it inspires cooperation and hope... for others annoyance. But what does the European flag actually stand for?

Sensational reports of a plot to kill the Netherlands PM have raised fears about the seemingly sedate, safe country’s descent to narco-state status. But they are also a reminder of the country’s violent political past.

Labour were unable to explain why Saudia Arabia's ambassador to London was in Brighton during the party's conference.

Comedian MITCH BENN suggests alternative ideas for the next James Bond film.

New BBC series Ridley Road shines an uncomfortable light on the UK’s fascist revival, which took place less than 20 years after the end of the war.

An attempt to breathe new life into the American drama from the noughties falls short

As Italy and the literary world marks 700 years since the death of Dante Alighieri, portraits by his namesake, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, resound with the writer’s influence on the painter’s art.

Sporting talent can run in the family. Just take it from the Maldinis who have dominated football for generations...

Albania's experience under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha has received less attention than other repressive regimes. A new book provides a timely and truly chilling spotlight.

Public Service Broadcasting captures Berlin's musical history with a magical new album - Bright Magic

A once sexy, sassy and sensational production is now showing signs of aging

The cruellest pandemic play that leaves audiences haunted long after it's finished

Food writer JOSH BARRIE brings readers a recipe from French chef Gregory Marchand perfect as winter approaches

PETER TRUDGILL on the cricketer Michael Holding and Jamaican Patwa

The Belgian filmmaker believed all you ever really have in life is time and she took control of her own in the most definitive way she knew how.

WILL SELF on educating ourselves from past and present literature