‘London Bridge is down’
The secret plan for the days after the Queen’s death
The Queen has outlasted 12 US presidents. She stands for stability and order. But her kingdom is in turmoil, and her subjects are in denial that her reign will ever end. That’s why the palace has a plan
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The Brexit bucket list
What to do before you leave the EU
With the UK on the verge of triggering article 50, Britons have just two years to enjoy the EU’s benefits. So act now if you want to drop everything and move to Greece
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Geert Wilders was beaten, but at the cost of fuelling racism
The dark side of the Dutch elections
When centre-right politicians adopt the far-right’s language and policies, the only victory is for the hardliners. We must fight racists, not imitate them
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Trump’s first 50 days as President – take our quiz
Where were you when you heard about the Bowling Green massacre?
From ‘alternative facts’ to the travel ban, not to mention the rise of Steve Bannon and a declaration of war on the media, Donald Trump’s presidency has been a rollercoaster ride.
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Sense and sensuality
Eroticism has long been a dirty word in film. But The Handmaiden, a new thriller about a clandestine affair between two women in 1930s Korea, returns the genre to its transgressive roots
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I deleted my social media apps because they were turning me into an idiot
I hadn’t read a book in six months, and instead of dealing with challenges I’d reach for my phone
Giving up Facebook and Instagram made me realise I was using them to block out real emotions with likes. But I couldn’t help going back
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Alone in the wilderness for 27 years
How one man survived alone in the Maine woods
At the age of 20, Christopher Knight parked his car on a remote trail in Maine and walked away with only the most basic supplies. His chief motivation was to avoid contact with people. This is his story
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How I see Britain
The photographs that define the country
Eamonn McCabe has been charting the history of photography in the UK. Here, Irvine Welsh, Sadiq Khan, Jeanette Winterson, Nadav Kander and others pick the shots that sum up Britishness for them
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Taste test: the best oven chips
The crispest, fluffiest fries in the freezer cabinet
McCain introduced oven chips to Britain in 1979. Nearly 40 years on, the vast majority of the chips we munch at home are from the supermarket chiller. So which bag is best?
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