This war is Russia’s fault. But European nations rebuffing Russia during the noughties did not help, says Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
The warmth and nostalgia for Jacques Chirac since his death come from a national longing for less populist politics, writes French journalist Marion Van Renterghem
The Palais des Papes’ cat prowls through Pascal Rambert’s show, Christiane Jatahy sensationally channels Homer and the former French president makes a surprise appearance
The preening young French president’s beauty budget will scandalise those on the minimum wage and do nothing for his collapsing ratings, writes freelance journalist John Lichfield
For years, Putin didn’t invade Ukraine. What made him finally snap in 2022?