COVER

How the Stars Were Born

For the first time ever, scientists are taking an incredible journey to the dawn of the universe

EUROPE

Remember This War?

NATO forces have taken over patrol of Afghanistan, but with the Taliban re-emerging, the opium trade booming and reconstruction stalling, that's a tough mission

INTERVIEW

BRIEFING

Ryanair's Flight Suit (Notebook)

No-frills carrier Ryanair sues the U.K. government for losses caused, it claims, by increased airport security

BUSINESS

Death's Other Sting

Death and taxes may be two of life's few certainties, but having to face both at once is no longer just a problem for the rich

ESSAY

GLOBAL ADVISER

L'Andana Con Brio (Diversions)

Catherine Mayer puts Tuscany's deluxe L'Andana hotel through a robust test drive

On A New High Note (After Dark)

Ronnie Scott's London jazz club is relaunched after a $4 million makeover