President Narcissus and the Fetid Reflecting Pool

New York Times Wednesday 24 June 2026, 15:00 UTC By Michelle Cottle 1 min read

Key Points

Why the president’s latest renovation project is so irresistible and resonant.

Narcissus (PERSON)

Originally published by New York Times Read original →

Farm owners say government’s long-term direction fails to adequately fund a response to UK’s food security threatThe climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages, the government has warned in its new plan for British farming. But farmers criticised the plan, which outlines for the first time the government’s vision for the long-term direction of farming, for failing to adequately fund a response to this threat to the UK’s food security.

The Guardian World 13m ago

French woman rescued in Pakistan after husband allegedly held her captive for 12 years

French woman rescued in Pakistan after husband allegedly held her captive for 12 years Sylvie Yasmina was rescued after one of her five children managed to leave the house and get to a nearby police station Pakistan police said on Wednesday that they had rescued a French woman and her five children after she told authorities she had been held captive by her husband for more than a decade and subjected to years of domestic abuse in the country’s northwest. The woman, identified as 54-year-old...

South China Morning Post 16m ago

Rare bipartisanship is behind the first housing bill in decades. But it could take years to see the fruits, some experts warn

Rare bipartisanship is behind the first housing bill in decades. But it could take years to see the fruits, some experts warn The landmark legislation still needs the signature of President Donald Trump who cancelled plans to sign the bill Wednesday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Congress has finally responded to Americans' frustrations over the cost and availability of homes by passing a new housing bill — but experts are divided over whether it will ease the mounting crisis any time...

The Independent World 20m ago

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought | Editorial

Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that mistakeSir Keir Starmer had years in opposition to prepare for government. His likely successor, Andy Burnham, has weeks.

The Guardian Politics 23m ago

President Narcissus and the Fetid Reflecting Pool

Related Stories

Farmer’s criticise plan that warns climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages

French woman rescued in Pakistan after husband allegedly held her captive for 12 years

Rare bipartisanship is behind the first housing bill in decades. But it could take years to see the fruits, some experts warn

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought | Editorial