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Why conservatives are happier than liberals
Ross Pomeroy, editor of RealClearScience, calls it “one of the most surefire findings in all of social psychology, repeatedly replicated…
Would Putin take an 'off ramp' out of Ukraine?
Over the past few days, the Ukrainians have upended assumptions about the war with Russia. They have shown it was…
Putin is cornered
On the evening of Sunday 11 September, a general alert was announced in nearly all the regions of Ukraine. A…
Why are some French mayors refusing to honour the Queen?
Why, asked a French mayor at the weekend, has he been ordered to fly his town’s flag at half-mast for…
Police should leave anti-monarchist protesters alone
No one should ever be arrested for what they think or say. It is remarkable – and depressing – that…
The Brit-bashing fetish of American broadcasters
Comparing the Russian and American royal coverage of the last few days, you’d never guess which was on the UK’s…
Britain is teetering on the edge of recession
One of Liz Truss’s suggestions on the leadership campaign trail was that her economic agenda could avoid recession. But one…
How the Queen helped to fix Germany
The Brandenburg Gate has often reflected the state of the German nation. Throughout the centuries, Berlin’s iconic landmark has been…
I’ve become a war addict
It is an almost unquestioned orthodoxy that war is hell, and that every needless death in a needless war diminishes…
Why is a ‘special master’ reviewing Trump’s documents?
The appointment of a special master is usually a case of much ado about nothing. Except with Donald Trump and…
How will Putin respond to his latest defeat?
Russia is retreating at speed along the Kharkiv front, leaving behind burnt-out tanks and, even more tellingly, undamaged ones, too.…
Ukraine defeats Russia in Kharkiv
What began as a probing attack by Ukrainian mechanised forces towards the occupied town of Balakliia on 7 September has, with…
How Kenya viewed the Queen
As the Union Jack was run down the flagpole at Kenya’s independence in December 1963, Prince Philip said to Jomo…
The Queen's final journey should have been by train
The Queen loved the royal train. The Royal yacht was a luxury that was more for show than convenience but…
Sunday shows round-up: Australia to keep the monarchy (for now)
Anthony Albanese – No republic during my first term Tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have continued to pour…
This could be a turning point in the war
There is extraordinary news from Ukraine this weekend. An offensive in Kharkiv region, bordering Russia on the northwest, has stunned…
How William can win over the Welsh
‘The demands on a Prince of Wales have altered,’ 20-year-old Charles said at his Caernarfon investiture in 1969, with some…
The vital part Prince Philip played in the Queen’s success
The Queen has received deserved tributes from both monarchists and republicans for her extraordinary achievements in the role for which…
The moral inspiration of Tolkien’s universe
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the new Tolkien-inspired TV series on Amazon Prime is already the…
France loved the Queen
The tribute paid by France to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been heartfelt, fulsome and moving. French media across…
How Elizabeth ensured the monarchy survived
Perhaps the most powerful tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s success is that, at the time of her death, republicanism remains a…
Read: Prince William’s tribute to the Queen
On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute.…
How the Commonwealth reacted to the Queen’s death
Without Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, there would be no Commonwealth today at all. Long after the organisation…
The King’s speech: six reflections
King Charles III gave us plenty to reflect on with his first speech last night. He spoke movingly about his…
The poignancy of preparing a service after the Queen’s death
Thursday was a curious day for us all. Anyone watching the news was treated to the complexity of commentators trying…
