Opinion

Thirty-two nations have travelled to Qatar to bring home football’s ultimate prize. The tiny Gulf state has little chance of winning, but its goals go beyond sporting success.

An yearly jab ahead of winter could become as routine as treating the flu. For the world to live alongside Covid-19 and to protect the most vulnerable, it is the most sensible option.

There are many upsides for workplaces being more open about menopause, but employers should be aware of potentially unexpected pitfalls too.

Why lifting the ban on shale gas exploration is contradicted by geological knowledge, public opinion, and climate change action.

The environmental gains are significant - swap beef for bugs and get the same protein and nutrients at a fraction of the impact. But do Westerners have the stomach for it?

Paranoia, rising authoritarianism and revitalised imperialism are combining with devastating effect in the Russian political realm. Putin's dangerous, alternative reality has led to atrocities in Ukraine - and it might not stop there.

To find real progress at the summit look past world leaders shaking hands to what is happening beyond the negotiating rooms.

Incremental progress was made in Glasgow, but change needs to happen faster. The climate does not wait for politics, and it remains headed for an ever deeper crisis.

The climate summit in Glasgow saw the planet take major steps towards addressing the climate crisis, but stumble attempting the giant leap needed to limit warming to 1.5C.

In the event of an independent Scotland, could the country afford to devote the recommended 0.7 per cent of its income to international development? It depends on the country's moral compass as much as its bottom line.

Tools designed to help people track their health could be working against their civil liberties.