International | Conservation at sea A half-planet-size gap in global governance is about to get plugged A new treaty offers hope of curbing the destruction of the oceans Share Photograph: Hannah Reyes Morales/ New York Times/ Redux/ Eyevine Dec 30th 2025 | 9 min read O N LAND, HUMANS ’ …

International | The Telegram Patriotism tests loom for big business Economic nationalism makes it harder for multinationals to navigate the world Share Illustration: Chloe Cushman Dec 30th 2025 | 5 min read F OR CHINESE fans of table tennis, even global tournaments have a cosy feel. China so dominates the …

International | Newsletters The War Room newsletter: Inside the mission that snatched Maduro Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, digs into the details Share Photograph: Getty Images Jan 5th 2026 | 4 min read Share Reuse this content More from International The Telegram A stay-calm plan to save the world Alas, …

International | Click follow for salvation Social media are helping cults to recruit and control members The internet has replaced door-to-door evangelists with online influencers Share Jan 8th 2026 | 7 min read I t began as just another niche game inside Roblox, an American video-game platform. Players wandered through …

International | The Telegram Donald Trump used to be risk-averse. Is that changing? America’s president suddenly seems like a man in a hurry Share Illustration: Chloe Cushman Jan 13th 2026 | 5 min read C LOCKS HAVE always run fast in Trumpworld. This year they have sped up as never …

International | A vintage slump Falling wine sales reflect a lonelier and more atomised world It’s not just health-conscious youngsters who are saying no to Bordeaux Share Photograph: Getty Images Jan 15th 2026 | Maipo Valley | 8 min read T HE POET T. April is not the cruellest month. …

International | The Telegram Lots of world leaders are attacking Europe. Why? Often, Europe-bashing is best explained by domestic politics in America, China and beyond Share Illustration: Chloe Cushman Jan 27th 2026 | 5 min read W ITH PEACE prizes all the rage, somebody should nominate Europe for one. For …

International | Newsletter The War Room newsletter: Mission Maduro—when special ops succeed Richard Cockett, a senior editor, discusses history’s best special operations with an SAS officer Share Photograph: Combined Military Services Museum Jan 30th 2026 | 5 min read Share Reuse this content More from International The Telegram A stay-calm …

International | Three scorpions America risks a nuclear-arms race with China Blame an expired treaty with Russia Share Photograph: Reuters Feb 3rd 2026 | WASHINGTON, DC | 7 min read R OBERT OPPENHEIMER , the father of America’s nuclear bomb, described his country’s atomic rivalry with the Soviet Union as …

International | The Telegram Anger is deadly to moderate politicians AI-driven disruption is about to make the world a more resentful place Share Illustration: Chloe Cushman Feb 3rd 2026 | 5 min read T HERE is still time for the cheerful and the gloomy to disagree, sincerely, about the net …