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A B 1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident in which several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, UK, on 27 September 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
Politics

Alleged plot against UK airbase raises eyebrows

Con Coughlin 28 September 2026
LVMH CEO French Bernard Arnault speaks during the LVMH Innovation Awards in Paris, on 23 May 2024. GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP
Profiles

The twin transitions of luxury goods boss Bernard Arnault

Rana Freifer 27 September 2026
2nd December 1955: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien ( 1892-1973) the South African-born philologist and author of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord Of The Rings'. Getty

Remembering Tolkien, the British literary icon who redefined the fantasy genre

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passing of British novelist J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" Al Majalla delves into the world of legendary mythmaker

Emad al-Ahmad 01 September 2023
Spain's Barcelona and Mexico's America players show a sign reading "#Se acabo, 。No estas sola!" (It's over, you're not alone) in support of Spain's midfielder Jenni Hermoso before the start of a friendly women's football match. AFP

How an unsolicited kiss at the Women's World Cup gave Spain its "Me Too" moment

A protest movement under the hashtag 'Se Acaba' or 'Enough' has swept Spain after the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation forcibly kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the mouth.

Bryn Haworth 30 August 2023
'Capturing the Moment' at Tate Modern 2023 Jai Monaghan

London’s Tate Modern blurs lines between painting and photography

An exhibition at London's Tate Modern has some big-name artists working in paint and photography. It plots the artistic cohesion between both mediums but relies heavily on one source for exhibits.

Farouk Yousif 29 August 2023
British abstract artist Victor Pasmore. Getty Images

Victor Pasmore: The realism painter turned abstract artist who lifted the veil of confusion

The Eames Fine Art Gallery in London is exhibiting works of the late Victor Pasmore, "a poet" who utilised a meticulously precise visual language. We explore the essence of his art.

Farouk Yousif 27 August 2023
The death of Wagner's rebellious boss will be widely perceived as an act of retribution and reprisal, which doesn't bother the Kremlin in the least. Majalla/wires

Prigozhin’s likely death begs more questions than answers

Regardless of floating theories, the death of Wagner's rebellious boss will be widely perceived as an act of retribution and reprisal, which doesn't bother the Kremlin in the least.

Anton Mardasov 24 August 2023
Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki poses during a photocall for "Kuolleet Lehdet" (Fallen Leaves) during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023. AFP

Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki finds hope amongst war in “Fallen Leaves”

Six years after announcing his retirement, Finland's most renowned filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki is back with tragicomedy "Fallen Leaves", addressing jaded lovers, war and triumphant human connection.

Firas Al-Madi 24 August 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman of the 3rd Assault Brigade fires a 122mm mortar towards Russian positions at the front line, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, July 2, 2023. AP

Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

Two months since Ukraine launched its offensive, the pendulum of victory continues to swing back and forth. It is not a war of attrition but an evolving Ukrainian counter-offensive.

Michael Horowitz 24 August 2023

Prigozhin defied Putin and now he may be dead

Fares Garabet 24 August 2023
England's forward #18 Chloe Kelly celebrates their victory after a penalty shoot-out during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane. AFP

How women's football is becoming an arena for culture wars over feminism

Women in England and Spain are celebrating themselves through displays of feminism that have been applauded by some and criticised by others

Bryn Haworth 20 August 2023
A visit to Heinrich Boll's home. Mohamed Abi Samra

A visit to Heinrich Böll’s cottage: A calm, sprawling and undeniable pull

The family of the late German Nobel laureate turned his house into a residence for writers – a tradition to continue his literary legacy. Al Majalla visits the cottage and writes about the experience.

Mohamed abi Samra 20 August 2023
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A US Navy sailor directs a Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma helicopter on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is supporting US military operations in the war with Iran on 16 August 2026. US. Navy/REUTERS
Politics

US troops leave Iraq, but double down in the region

30, Sep 2026

Why 30 September should be understood less as a US exit from the Middle East than as the end of a particular model of American intervention

Caroline Rose
Eduardo Ramón
Documents & Memoirs

Exclusive interview with the man who caught Eli Cohen

30, Sep 2026

Ibrahim Hamidi spent years following the story of Mossad's 'spy in Damascus ', but some secrets remained untold. He then learned that the man who could answer them was still alive

Ibrahim Hamidi
Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita & Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar agreed to advance their
relationship on security, trade, and regional integration on 16 September 2026. @USAmbUN/X
Politics

Morocco expands ties with Israel: why now?

28, Sep 2026

After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive

Mohamed Sharki
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping view portraits of former US presidents at the White House, Washington, DC, on 24 September 2026. Reuters
Politics

US-China summit: did Xi get what he wanted?

29, Sep 2026

Why the Chinese president's visit to Washington could be considered a success, despite no big movement on trade, Taiwan, and technology

Charbel Barakat
Soldiers from the Ethiopian National Defence Force chant slogans after completing their training at an officers' training ground 70 kilometres northeast of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on 14 September 2021. AFP
Politics

Turmoil in Tigray: the view from Ethiopia's neighbours

30, Sep 2026

While many would like to see Addis Ababa distracted, they also worry about a refugee spillover should a civil war break out. It might be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'

Sergey Eledinov

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