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Trump in plain sight: how a new US security document has changed the world

Trump in plain sight: how a new US security document has changed the world

The crises over Venezuela and Greenland are not accidental – they are part of the White House’s stated vision for a new world order run by the ‘great powers’, writes analyst and former diplomat Arthur Snell

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‘At 18 I was outside theatres begging for money.’ Actor Denise Gough on poverty, Palestine and homemaking

‘At 18 I was outside theatres begging for money.’ Actor Denise Gough on poverty, Palestine and homemaking

About to open in the stage version of the western High Noon, opposite Billy Crudup, and in the film of H Is for Hawk, the star of Andor answers the Nerve Q&A

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The Nerve Hotlist

The Nerve Hotlist

The best culture to enjoy this week – from a pitch-perfect performance by Ben Whishaw to a huge UK tour of The Red Shoes – all seen and chosen for you by our team of editors and writers

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The Nerve 2026 Culture Preview

The Nerve 2026 Culture Preview

From a new Maggie O’Farrell novel and a retrospective of Frank Bowling’s ethereal paintings to Adele’s acting debut – our critics each share five things they’re really excited about in the year ahead

Culture

Stewart Lee: Did you say ‘intifada’? The language police would like a word

Stewart Lee: Did you say ‘intifada’? The language police would like a word

Some protests are forbidden. Others – such as flying an England flag outside an Asian person’s front door – are not. How’s a poor copper to know the difference?

Stewart Lee

Rebecca Ghim’s bibimbap bowl

Rebecca Ghim’s bibimbap bowl

The chef and kimchi producer shares a vegan Korean dish that offers a colourful antidote to Christmas excess

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Philippa Perry: New Year, Old You - it's time to ditch those resolutions

Philippa Perry: New Year, Old You - it's time to ditch those resolutions

It’s the end of December when, once again, thoughts turn to self-improvement - to be thinner, faster, more productive. But why are we always so ready to believe that we’re not good enough?

Philippa Perry

The Nerve Quiz of the Year answers

The Nerve Quiz of the Year answers

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The Nerve New Year's Eve quiz of the year

The Nerve New Year's Eve quiz of the year

What can you remember about the big news stories and culture moments of 2025? Our quiz has got something for everyone with rounds on food, film, music, fashion and this year's best memes... (link to answers at the end of the page)

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