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Tolstoy describes sending a defeated leader with no "human dignity" far, far away — and it sounds like a great idea

One of the best things about summer for the book-lovers among us is a beach towel by a strip of water … and time to lose yourself in another world. That might be a traditional beach read – typically a genre paperback with a propulsive plot – or an opportunity…

Commitment to reading helps calm the mind; learn how to carve out time for reading.

Controlling the narrative has long been crucial to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine.

Other local authority bankruptcies have been explained away as special cases. But this one may become an all-too-familiar story

There have been protests in Iran over laws about what women can wear in public.

They’re cute, companionable and have the most fantastic pompons, but what else makes Poodles the fifth most popular dog?

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

In Ridley Scott’s 2023 epic, Joaquin Phoenix becomes the latest actor to portray Napoleon, joining an group that includes Marlon Brando, Danny DeVito and Rowan Atkinson. The tiny tyrant remains a subject of fascination (and mockery) on screen, writes Martin Chilton

When Andrea Dworkin’s Intercourse hit the bookshops in 1987, it was extolled by Germaine Greer as the “most shocking book any feminist has yet written”.

Boris Gelfand, former World No. 3, is impressed by the respect Indian players give to their coaches. He finds D. Gukesh's depth of calculation, Pragg's feeling for the game, Arjun's creativity and Nihal's technique impressive. He believes they have a chance of becoming World champions. He also credits Netflix series…