
What Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ reveals about the adaptable nature of myth
Judging this version against an apparent ‘original’ misunderstands both the ancient poem and how myth actually works.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Judging this version against an apparent ‘original’ misunderstands both the ancient poem and how myth actually works.

Canada has a promising gender-based violence legal and policy framework, but none of it accounts for the people actually delivering frontline services.

Biodiversity policies fail because governments lack the safeguards, accountability mechanisms and political commitment needed to implement them consistently.

The game belongs to the fans. Fifa would do well to remember that.

New research found 574 people were diagnosed with TB only after death, exposing delays in recognising a preventable and treatable disease.

Despite being more connected than any previous generation, many young people report struggling to build friendships that provide a genuine sense of closeness.

Andy Burnham says his government is going to fix it for good. What would that take?

The world’s pandemic early-warning system is weakest in places affected by armed conflict, where the risk of outbreaks is often greatest.

Despite successful Ukrainian drone strikes, it’s unlikely either Vladimir Putin’s regime or the Russia-Ukraine war will end any time soon.

The US president has maed several statements suggesting that he is not happy with the Israeli prime minister.

Kidney disease is often associated with dialysis or transplants, but it also affects memory and concentration, and increases stroke risk.

And why you should let them share your picnic ham and jam.