All the world’s languages are anglicising and pidginising, but particularly French

Assertions the patient ‘wouldn’t have wanted to suffer’ offer doctors too much leeway

Elected rulers use heavy-handed authority to prevent being toppled by swings in opinion

Former Obama adviser is just the person to explain the taxi-calling app’s ‘free-market’ approach

It would be wrong for charges against the Texas governor to be allowed through the courts

A new book reveals how the very wealthy are shaping US society more than is commonly realised

How the network upended American politics and news

Donald Trump’s campaign was about sociology not ideology

Whatever his short-term plans, Trump wants a radical tightening of US border policy

Those who disagree with Bannon are apt to see Trump’s presidency as inept and evil

Americans resent inquisitions aimed at depriving them of their elected president

How the former banker stumbled into the top job eight years ago — and never left

How the ride-hailing chief’s good-guy image is paying off

The entertainment boss runs his online streaming company like a champion sports team

With new owners, falling viewers and spiralling costs, Formula One is at a crossroads

The son of a towering industry figure is building his own empire

How the property dynamo went from a milk round to becoming a self-made billionaire

The Swiss agricultural chief is overseeing a merger with state-owned ChemChina

The man who invented China’s Singles Day eyes opportunity offline

Europe’s biggest activist investor shakes up management teams to unlock hidden value

Plans to overhaul the insurer, fixing problems and redefining its customer service

The brewery chief has staved off decline with emerging market acquisitions

After weathering the country’s worst recession, Candido Bracher is looking to expand

In an industry obsessed with algorithms, the media boss is focusing on quality

In a male-dominated industry, the executive says she has not been held back

Former head of UK Sport has set sights on winning the World Cup

Avoid eating too much and say yes to that extra glass of wine before you go to sleep in flight

Casual familiarity triggers a sense of belonging and happiness in most of us and this in turn makes us more resilient

The capital is the cleanest, most orderly and safest bet for spending time in a global city

‘What does it mean if you can’t comment on a sector of society unless you’re part of it?’

Eurostar’s new on-board lighting makes me think of an operating theatre lit for intricate surgery

A summer office set-up reminds us that we don’t need gimmicks in the workplace to keep colleagues happy

The great thing about many Alpine resorts is that they understand the value of leaving things alone

Returning to 500 emails that need attention is far worse then checking in every other day

Your company secrets don’t need to be revealed to the tanning masses. Your shareholders will thank you

The Swiss bunker mentality has always felt at once quaint, menacing and oddly reassuring

Your boss and possibly you have a completely outdated view of the Thai capital and need to give it a fresh look

A few of late summer’s more frequently asked questions

I can’t help but question if airlines wouldn’t be further ahead if they had just stuck to getting the basics right

Many media companies still maintain a direct relationship with readers — but few still have access to foyers

‘It’s a snapshot of a nation on the go, but in the most courteous and respectful manner’

While other countries spend a fortune attracting ‘influencers’, in Portugal it has happened organically

Young Canadians should do like Aussies and Kiwis by getting out into the world for extended periods

The facts are very simple: automatic weapons have no place in civil society, even when licensed

The concepts on offer in Japan are exercises in extreme styling and peerless service

Toronto has a troubled history with its waterfront, much of which is cut off by an overhead expressway

From Hawaii to Hampstead, the columnist answers readers’ questions

Is Bombardier C Series the plane business travellers have been waiting for?

My desk and I are having issues. I’m away so often, it’s decided to lead a life of its own

Two tall stories that take place up in the clouds, high above two dazzling Asian cities