While the immediate impact is disastrous, the US president’s actions could lead more nations to seek greater trading stability by refocusing their economies towards each other and countries such as China, writes ROGER McKENZIE

Public libraries are sanctuaries which facilitate the exploration of the universe of ideas for free for those curious enough. ROGER McKENZIE advocates their protection against authoritarian incursions, US style

As Israel breaks ceasefire with air strikes on Gaza, killing 400, and ministers backtrack on acknowledging Israeli war crimes, campaigners ask ‘how many more Palestinians will be slaughtered before Britain stops sending arms to Israel?’