Europe is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do | Nathalie Tocci and Anu BradfordEurope is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do | Nathalie Tocci and Anu Bradford

We assembled a group of the continent’s leading thinkers to assess the threats: their warnings are stark, but the remedy is within reach Caught between Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Donald Trump’s US and Xi Jinping’s China, Europe appears in a state of profound crisis, the narrative about its future often filled ...

‘I nearly quit to become a fencing teacher’: Iron Maiden on 50 years of heavy metal, hard living – and hopeless communication skills‘I nearly quit to become a fencing teacher’: Iron Maiden on 50 years of heavy metal, hard living – and hopeless communication skills

As a career-spanning documentary hits cinemas and the band eye two nights at Knebworth, they revisit their path from pubs to stadiums – but how did they get through their crisis-filled 1990s? When I ask Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris about the fact his band have lasted for ...

The Rocky Horror Show review – campy musical returns to Broadway in need of an energy boostThe Rocky Horror Show review – campy musical returns to Broadway in need of an energy boost

Studio 54, New York The 1973 cult favorite is back with a stacked cast, including Juliette Lewis, Luke Evans and Rachel Dratch, but only flashes of genuine fun Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, a campy 1973 musical inspired by sci-fi and horror B-movies, has lived a long and fruitful ...

Middle East crisis live: Trump orders US to ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Hormuz strait; Israel-Lebanon truce extendedMiddle East crisis live: Trump orders US to ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Hormuz strait; Israel-Lebanon truce extended

US president claims ‘total control’ of strait of Hormuz despite Iranian seizure of two ships and report warning it could take months to clear waterway of mines Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships Analysis: Trump may talk of regime infighting, ...

US reclassifies marijuana as less harmful substanceUS reclassifies marijuana as less harmful substance

The Trump administration reclassified marijuana as a less harmful substance on Thursday, removing barriers to research and generating tax benefits for the legal industry. Cheered by advocates and criticized by some Republicans, the move doesn’t legalize marijuana use nationwide, but removes cannabis from the same federal category as heroin and ...