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Why are we so averse to verse?
Why does poetry seldom, if ever, aspire to be part of a national conversation, asks Sam Leith I’ve been writing poetry. Well, verse, really.…
Citibank bullish on 2020, coronavirus impact – ‘not permanent loss in output’
The economic impact Coronavirus is yet to be seen in full but Citibank is optimistic about the year ahead, reports Arun Kakar The Coronavirus outbr…
Judge Robin Tolson’s outdated ruling is a wake up call for family law
The headline-grabbing ruling made by Judge Robin Tolson may sadly not be a one-off if urgent steps are not taken to prevent it, writes Zoe Bloom We…
The fall and rise of Berlin’s property market
Demand for property is outstripping supply in Germany’s resurgent capital, writes Catherine Moye Once defined by an unyielding communist wall…
Author Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia on Nigeria’s literary flowering
Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s debut novel both reflects current Nigerian life and hints at how it should progress, she tells Arun Kakar Cheluchi O…
This new Four Seasons chalet in Megève is as super-luxe as you think it is
The Four Seasons’ newly opened Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois makes for a luxurious long weekend – but, dear God, stay longer if you can,…
What to do if you have a high-value building dispute with your neighbours
Disputes between neighbours over building projects often attract press attention, especially when they concern HNWs or celebrities. Jess Smith and …
Conservation is not just about preserving wildlife
Across Africa, conservation is doing more than preserving wildlife and landscapes – it is helping transform the lives of the people, writes L…
The last frontier: African tourism’s untapped potential
Already worth $200bn, tourism could transform Africa, writes Rasika Sittamparam Tourism in Africa is growing fast – expanding by 5.6 per cent in 20…
‘If you ask the price, you can’t afford it’ – Waldorf Astoria’s new Maldives retreat reviewed
Rising sea levels have not prevented Waldorf Astoria from becoming the latest hotel brand to set up shop in the Maldives. Rory Ross flew out to exp…
Non-stop from London to Sydney: is Qantas flight 7879 the new Concorde?
It’s not supersonic (yet), but Qantas’s flight 7879 – which takes passengers non-stop from London to Sydney in 19 hours – is the new &#…
Suite as! Aboard the new and improved British Airways Club Suite
BA still boasts one of the most extensive long-haul networks, and for its Business Class passengers, the future is looking suite, writes Andrew Har…
Mo Ibrahim: ‘We invested in Africa…I made embarassing amounts of money’
Mo Ibrahim is giving much of his fortune back to his home continent, as well as encouraging responsible governance along the way. Where does he thi…
WEEKEND IN: Verbier
With the use of a private plane, a weekend hop to Verbier can be enjoyed to the absolute max, writes Simon Kelton The wheels of our Pilatus single-…
The Spear’s interview interview: Nigel Farage on Brexit, Boris and being hated
FROM THE ARCHIVE: It took him 25 years, but in 2016 Nigel Farage achieved what he went into politics to do. Yet it keeps pulling him back in, he te…
Meet Jack Ma’s favourite African start-up
The Nigerian tech start-up LifeBank saves lives by rapidly delivering medical supplies to those who need them most. Founder Temie Giwa-Tubosun expl…
This is the start of a crucial decade for Africa
Not before time, Africa is on the verge of a rapid economic expansion – but who will benefit from it? Robert Amsterdam has an idea Since libe…
Lord Lucan sighting: Has the last great Fleet Street mystery finally been solved?
If reports of Lord Lucan’s discovery in Western Australia prove positive then it could be the scoop of the century – albeit the last century, write…
‘A modest triumph and a triumph of modesty’
The memoirs of a close friend of the Queen and Princess Margaret shed new light on the era, writes Christopher Silvester Anne Glenconner’s me…
Why diamond mining in Africa is a double-edged sword
Diamond mining has revitalised Botswana – but elsewhere in Africa, some of the industry’s processes still lack clarity. By Edwin Smith When B…