Realpolitik? More Like “Amateur Hour” At The White House

“So the threats were no more than bluster, and all is well.”

Climber Who Sprinted Up The North Face Of The Eiger

Ueli Steck, who has died aged 40, was probably the greatest mountaineer of hisgeneration.

An Inquiry That Will “Hugely” Disrupt Our Government

If Donald Trump thought sacking the FBI director James Comey would kill off the investigation into his team’s connections with Russia, “he was wrong”, said The New York Times.

What The Scientists Are Saying…

What The Scientists Are Saying…

Apps: How Slack Is Changing Office Culture

It’s not your imagination: “Slack is ruining your life,” said Nicole Gallucci on Mashable.com.

Salman Abedi: From “Dislikeable boy” To Suicide Bomber

In the CCTV footage, Salman Abedi looks almost nonchalant, with his hands thrust into his Hollister bodywarmer, said the Daily Mail.

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Venezuela's Descent Into Chaos

The economy is collapsing. Food is scarce. Violent protests rage in the streets. Is Venezuela headed for a rebellion?

What the scientists are saying…

In high doses, common painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise the risk of heart disease within the first week of regular use, a new study suggests.

Technology

Social Media: Keeping Horrors Off Facebook.

Sport

Football: how Conte turned Chelsea into winners.

People

Karlie Kloss was a small-town girl who didn’t know how to walk in high heels when she became a model, said Laura Brown in InStyle.

The Cost Of A General Election

When voters go to the polls on 8 June, millions of pounds will have been spent on getting them there

Charismatic Politician Known As The "Father Of Wales"

Rhodri Morgan 1939-2017

I Thought My Country Was A Utopia

Very few people escape from North Korea and live to tell the tale. Monique Rivalland spoke to some of those who, having fled the world’s most repressive regime, are recording their memories for posterity

Pippa's Wedding: A Festival Of Narcissim

“In these troubled times, it is only fitting that the nation should turn for solace to the one thing at which we can be sure to excel,” said Dan Glaister in The Observer: “the celebrity wedding.”

Review Of Reviews: Books

Adults in the Room by Yanis Varoufakis Bodley Head 560pp £20

Terror Overshadows The Election

With just five days to go before the election, Britain was struck by another terrorist attack – the third in three months.

Corbyn's Clever Campaign

When Theresa May called a snap election seven weeks ago, she was quite reasonably banking on a Tory landslide, said George Parker in the FT.

Contorversy Of The Week- Trump Breaks The Deal

Last Thursday, on “a fine spring day in Washington DC, Donald Trump took the podium in the White House’s Rose Garden and announced that he was pulling the United States out of the Paris climate change agreement”, said John Cassidy in The New Yorker.

Brexit: A Deafening Silence

This was supposed to be the “Brexit election”, said Martin Kettle in The Guardian. Yet seven weeks after Theresa May announced she was going to the polls in order to strengthen her hand in Europe, “all is silence” on the issue.

Theatre: The Philanthropist

“Last weekend, I was rashly telling friends how rare it is to see bad acting on the London stage,” said Dominic Maxwell in The Times.

Issue Of The Week: Springtime For The World Economy?

Global stock markets are riding high and the world economy is improving. Does the recovery have legs?

Exhibition Of The Week John Minton: A Centenary

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester (01243-774557, www.pallant.org.uk). Until 1 October

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Making Money: What The Experts Think

Pandemic bonds When the Ebola virus hit West Africa in 2014, it took months to amass the money needed to combat the outbreak, says The Economist.

The New Rolls-Royce Phantom Rolls In For Customers

A benchmark has been set as the new Phantom, now in its eighth generation has been launched.

Reviving The Tories: Time For Change?

“Camping. Slow food. Inspirational speakers. A pyramid stage.”

Roman Britain: How Multicultural Was It?

The row started with a children’s cartoon, said Rachael Revesz in The Independent.