Rio 2016 Paralympics opening ceremony - in pictures

Today's Big Question Beijing and London offer model for how hosting can lead to medal success as China maintains dominance

By The Week UK Published 9 September 24

In the Spotlight The Brazilian footballer, who died aged 82, was blessed with extraordinary skill in every aspect of the game

By The Week Staff Published 5 January 23

Speed Read

By Rafi Schwartz Published 29 December 22

Speed Read Man Utd confirm the striker will not train or play until further notice

By The Week Staff Published 31 January 22

Speed Read Women competitors will be required to ‘wear short tight pants with a close fit’

By The Week Staff Published 5 November 21

In the Spotlight Her achievements are ‘off-the-scale extraordinary’

By The Week Staff Last updated 10 September 21

Speed Read Last week, Manchester United re-signed the forward on a two-year deal thought to be worth more than £400,000 a week

By The Week Staff Last updated 2 September 21

feature Starting this week in Tokyo, the Paralympic Games has its origins in post-war Britain

By The Week Staff Published 23 August 21