In the popular novel The German Lesson, a character based on Nolde falls victim to Nazi policies on “degenerate art”. Recent research on the painter’s life tells a more complex story.

An NHS surgeon, who claimed he had been discriminated against at work, has been struck off for anti-Islamic posts comparing the religion to Nazism.

Russia has outlined its conditions to end its war in Ukraine, which include Kyiv giving up certain territories, a commitment to not join any military alliances, and limits on Ukrainian armed forces.