The Week UK

The best of the media in one magazine. Each issue stitches together news and views from more than 200 global news sources into an utterly enjoyable, informative read.

It wasn’t all bad

The main stories… …and how they were covered

The AI spy scandal

THE WEEK

The Week

Politics

Spirit of the age

Good week for:

Bad week for:

Walliams allegations

Poll watch

Europe at a glance

The world at a glance

People

Viewpoint: A British world-beater

Farewell

Cop31: a bleak outlook? • The annual two-week UN climate conference got under way in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday. Progress is likely to be difficult

How hot will it get?

Best articles: Britain

IT MUST BE TRUE… • I read it in the tabloids

Best of the American columnists

After the euphoria: what now for the Democrats?

Best articles: International

South Africa: Mandela’s party drifts towards irrelevance

What the scientists are saying…

A “special relationship” across species

Blood test for cancer trial

Russell Brand: a predator finally brought to justice

Pick of the week’s Gossip

Iran: will Trump resume the war?

Cyberattacks: the perils of a connected world

Wit & Wisdom

Statistics of the week

Rugby union: Borthwick’s England feed on “indignation”

Cricket: Aussie ball-tampering row erupts anew

A British-Somali boxer fulfils her world title dreams

Sporting headlines

Pick of the week’s correspondence

The Weird Sisters of economics

Review of reviews: Books

Novel of the week

Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child • Palace Theatre, London W1 (0330-333 4813). Until 5 September Running time: 2hrs 55mins

Albums of the week: three new releases

You Can See Everything • Gripping documentary about the Theranos founder Dirs: Nathan Fielder & Lance Oppenheim 2hrs 54mins (15)

La Bola Negra • Intricate time-shifting drama about three young gay men Dirs: Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo 2hrs 35mins (15)

Wild Horse Nine • “Entertaining hang-out movie” set on Easter Island Dir: Martin McDonagh 1hr 57mins (15)

Exhibition of the week Painting the French Riviera • Royal Academy, London W1 (020-7300 8090, royalacademy.org.uk). Until 31 January

Where to buy… • The Week reviews an exhibition in a private gallery

Found: a deathbed portrait

The week’s guide to what’s worth seeing

Best books… Peter Blake • The pioneer of British pop art picks his five favourite books. A major career-spanning exhibition, Peter Blake: In the Studio, which features a recreation of his west London studio, is opening on 25 November at the Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, London W5

Television

Coming up for auction

Best properties on the market

Food & Drink

Recipe of the week: cheesy seeded scones • These scones are lovely with a spoonful of kimchi scooped on top, or served with any paté, says Tim Spector. If you’re freezing them, do it the day – or the day after – you make them. To defrost, simply remove from the freezer the night before and leave at room temperature. To serve warm, heat in a toaster or warm oven, or blast in a microwave for 15-20 seconds.

The iPhone Duo: Apple’s “exceptional folding phone”

The best… sustainable wet weather gear

Tips… simple ways to build bone strength

And for those who have everything…

Where to find… great British hotels for hikers

This week’s dream: the wineries and ancient wonders of Ningxia

Getting the flavour of…

Hotel of the week

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