Ian McEwan: “Utopia is one of the most destructive ideas”
The veteran British writer discusses the clash between faith and the law in his latest novel
All you need is books
Britain, the guest at the 2015 Guadalajara Book Fair, is consecrating its famed ’80s generation
A journey to the center of London’s new underground
The UK capital’s Crossrail project aims to solve the transport woes of a fast-expanding city One of the most complicated stretches has been awarded to Spanish engineers
Are these the 10 best streets in Europe?
EL PAÍS correspondents choose their favorite thoroughfares in the cities where they live
David Cameron’s Conservatives win UK elections with absolute majority
Tory party takes 331 seats, enough to allow it to govern alone Scottish nationalists sweep 56 out of 59 seats in Scotland Labour, Liberal Democrat and UKIP leaders all hand in their resignations
UK plan to upgrade Falklands military installations upsets Argentina
London believes there is a “very live threat” of invasion by Buenos Aires
Prado number two Gabriele Finaldi to head London’s National Gallery
Assistant director’s departure after 12 years will be a blow to the Madrid museum
Spanish dominatrix lashes out at new pornography legislation in the UK
Fetish artist Itziar Bilbao Urrutia leads the charge against “discriminatory” rules
Witchfinder general
As he jumps on his broomstick for new film 'Witching & Bitching,' Alex de la Iglesia says he's learnt the key to directing is taking charge and enjoying the ride
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