The Sad History Of The Tower Block

The Grenfell Tower fire is only the latest tragedy in the troubled story of high-rise living.

How They See Us: Escalating The Violence In Syria

Is the US trying to provoke a war with Russia? asked Anastasia Vlasova in Moskovsky Komsomolets (Russia).

Facebook: Does Safety Check Help Or Hurt?

Facebook’s Safety Check is “stressing Brits out,” said Katie Collins on CNET.com.

​Brexit: Does Brussels Have The Upper Hand?

Did you celebrate British Independence Day last week? Neither did I, said Sean O’Grady in The Independent.

The “Wicked” Actress Who Transformed The Rolling Stones

A grande dame of British rock, Anita Pallenberg went out with Brian Jones, left him for Keith Richards, and was rumoured to have had an affair with Mick Jagger.

Issue Of The Week: The Transit Of Travis

The resignation of the Uber boss exposes the limits of Silicon Valley’s “cult of the founder”

Behind The Scenes At Wimbledon

Wimbledon is probably the most logistically complex sporting event on Earth. Martin Fletcher went behind the scenes to meet the groundsmen, chefs, umpires and even a bird of prey tasked with creating the perfect tennis tournament.

Issue Of The Week: Division At The Bank

Does Britain urgently need to raise interest rates, or would it prove a disastrous misstep?.

Companies In The News ...And How They Were Assessed

Banks and Brexit: “secret blueprint”With just a week to go until UK banks must formally notify the Prudential Regulation Authority about “how they plan to mitigate Brexit risks”, Barclays has chosen Dublin (left) as its European Union HQ, said Ben Martin in The Daily Telegraph.

The Creator Of Paddington, The Bear From Darkest Peru

Michael Bond 1926-2017

Review Of Reviews: Books

The Secret Lifeby Andrew O’Hagan Faber 272pp £14.99

Osborne: Bowing Out – “For Now”

“We’re all in this together.” That was George Osborne’s slogan, and until he trashed it in 2012 – by cutting taxes for the rich – he assumed the title of Britain’s next Conservative prime minister, said John Rentoul in The Independent.

This Week's Dream: Kilimanjaro's Peaceful Cousin

As the continent’s highest mountain, at around 19,000ft, Kilimanjaro is the African climb “everyone talks about”.

What The Scientists Are Saying...

Coffee and health: jury still out

The Making Of A Prime Minister

The churchgoing, grammar school-educated daughter of a vicar, Theresa May could hardly be more different to her predecessor at No. 10. Yet their lives have parallels, says David Runciman in his review of a new biography of the PM.

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.

Leisure - Food & Drink

What the experts recommend

Companies In The News ...And How They Were Assessed

Companies In The News ...And How They Were Assessed

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