The d.c. brief by philip elliott

Are social media and a safety-first culture harmful to children?

ALICIA VIKANDER IS ONE OF HER GENERATION’S MOST VERSATILE ACTORS, WITH AN IMPRESSIVE, AND ECLECTIC, RANGE OF ROLES. THE OSCAR WINNER SITS DOWN WITH TAYLOR RUSSELLTO DISCUSS THE JOY OF ACTING, BECOMING A MOTHER FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WHY SHE’S FINALLY READY TO RELINQUISH CONTROL

With starring roles in hit comedies, from Emily in Paris and Beef to Mean Girls the musical, Ashley Park shines brightly on both stage and screen. She talks film, fashion and female friendship with Frances Hedges

CHINA’S GROWING PRESENCE IN THE ARCTIC IS INFLAMING TENSIONS WITH THE US

Markets dominated by an oligopoly of firms are rare. Those dominated by an oligopoly with over a decade of revenue visibility are even rarer. So when they appear, investors should leap at the chance.

“I’m one of those wacky wild swimmers,” he says. “Rain or shine, summer or winter, regardless of what country I’m in, I try and find someplace.” To justify the appeal, he draws on nature writer Roger