Arizona senator Ruben Gallego is reported to have had sexual relationships with two House staffers who worked for other politicians. Credit: Getty
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America is losing its appetite for political sex scandals Allegations against Democratic senator Ruben Gallego have been met with a collective shrug

Katherine Dee

19.07

European tariffs on China would backfire Beijing’s economy may be faltering, but the EU is not in a strong bargaining position

Wolfgang Munchau

19.07
Andrew Lloyd Webber this week said Broadway is in 'dire danger'. Credit: Getty

Broadway is now a failing machine

Matthew Gasda

Saturday, July 18

18.07

Can King Charles learn from Japan’s reformed monarchy? A new bill seeks to overhaul the country’s royal family

Philip Patrick

18.07

Andy Burnham’s embrace of Hope Not Hate is deeply concerning His appointment of the group’s former campaigns director is a move toward radicalism

Emma Schubart

18.07
Zelensky is losing support from Europe's Right. Credit: Getty

The European Right is turning on Ukraine

William Nattrass

Friday, July 17

17.07

US politicians can’t keep up with public shift on Israel Both main parties have lost control on the issue of military aid

Malcom Kyeyune

17.07

The problem with Chancellor Shabana Mahmood Andy Burnham risks putting party before country

Peter Franklin

17.07

Trump’s Chinese interference claims show his desperation Looming midterm defeats have put pressure on the President

Emily Jashinsky

17.07
Speaking to UnHerd, Lucy Connolly said 'We can’t pick and choose who we imprison or arrest'. Credit: Getty

Lucy Connolly: my supporters should also defend Heather Herbert

Archie Earle

Thursday, July 16

16.07

Are Russian oligarchs really challenging Putin? Andrey Melnichenko’s Economist essay is more nuanced than the magazine realizes

Anatol Lieven

16.07

Sacked Tufts professor was funded by Mellon Foundation Kerri Greenidge’s career was boosted by her support for social-justice issues

John Sailer

16.07
Plans for the new company to take to the Channel Tunnel has been stationary for years. Credit: Getty

New London-Cologne train gives Eurostar overdue competition

Jonathan Glancey

16.07

Violent porn is behind the rise in youth sexual offenses Adolescent relationships are skewed by online depictions of sex

Stella O'Malley

16.07

Moving exams online betrays working-class pupils Education leaders are pushing for more digital testing

David James

Wednesday, July 15

15.07

European inaction is driving China’s car industry dominance New figures show Beijing exported over one million vehicles in June

Miquel Vila

15.07
Spare us the indignity of ‘Ann’s Law’. Credit: Getty

Ann Widdecombe’s death is being weaponized for online safety laws

Finlay McLaren

15.07

England vs Argentina: a battle of faded powers Ritualized nationalism has gripped both countries

Yuan Yi Zhu

15.07
Badenoch is narrowing her party’s offering. Credit: Getty

Kemi Badenoch’s purge of Tory wets won’t stop Farage

Chris Middleton

Tuesday, July 14

14.07

Is Gavin Newsom’s White House dream fading? The California Governor risks being outshined by Democratic rivals

Joel Kotkin

14.07

Marco Rubio’s war on the ICC is a distraction from Iran Dismantling the court serves little functional purpose

Tom Rogan

14.07
‘Is there a socialist way to clean up homeless encampments?’ Credit: Getty

Mamdani’s socialism has no answer for New York homelessness

Stephen Eide

14.07

Britain’s IRGC ban focuses on the wrong target Shutting down the network won’t stop Iran’s covert operations

Limor Simhony Philpott

14.07

Predatory MP dossier risks becoming a political weapon Such a list could be used improperly to further grudges

Victoria Smith

Monday, July 13

13.07

Beware Ro Khanna’s fair-weather radicalism Previously a Left-leaning centrist, he has rebranded as a progressive

Kyle Sammin

13.07
Since its IPO launch last month, SpaceX has dropped 25% of its value. Credit: Getty

Did SpaceX puncture the AI bubble?

John Rapley

13.07

Zelensky’s reshuffle reveals his diplomatic vulnerability Kyiv’s shake-up reflects the growing pressure on Ukraine’s foreign relations

William Nattrass

13.07

Andy Burnham’s tax agenda could unravel quickly Reports suggest he wants to hold both a Budget and a spending review in October

Andrew O'Brien

13.07

Has Reform UK’s support hit a ceiling? Nigel Farage’s approval continues to slide

Peter Franklin

Sunday, July 12

12.07
After the rise to prominence of socialist politicians such as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, some Democrats are pushing back. Credit: Getty

Democrats are belatedly standing up to socialism

Michael Baharaeen

12.07
Police have said there is no evidence that Widdecombe’s death was politically motivated. Credit: Getty

Ann Widdecombe murder probe raises new problems for police

Dominic Adler

12.07

Strait of Hormuz strikes leave Iran ceasefire in doubt Ali Khamenei’s funeral has exacerbated tensions

Susanne Mundschenk