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Megan Nolan on the almost mystical appeal of animal escapes.
Mark Damazer argues that America's leadership in the world is about to be redefined.
AL Kennedy reflects on chaos, noise and 'the overwhelm'.
Sara Wheeler argues that budget cuts risk savaging the archival heritage of the nation.
Rebecca Stott ponders the theme of migration, with help from Aristotle.
Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.
Adam Gopnik on Canada's newfound patriotic toughness in light of Donald Trump's tariffs.
John Gray argues that truly democratic nations are, in the future, likely to be rare.
