Global Gentlemanliness by Frey & Mosby

Director Ron Howard, the star in Star Wars spin-off Han Solo movie

Ron Howard will direct the untitled Han Solo spinoff movie for Lucasfilm and Disney – who own the Star Wars films – after directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller left the production midstream. Howard’s directorship was announced on 22 June 2017, swiftly after the previous directors left. “At Lucasfilm … we’re thrilled to announce that…

Harlem couturier Dapper Dan makes a media come-back

What was dapper 30 years ago – a Daniel Day (Dapper Dan) designed – is making a Gucci comeback

French astronaut, Thomas Pesquet, returns to Earth after six months in space

Thomas Pesquet has returned to Earth after 196 days on the ISS – and took some amazing photographs

John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

Book review of a lesser-known novelist of the 19th century

Just who is George Saunders anyway?

George Saunders, American writer, takes risks with his 2017 novel, Lincoln in the Bardo

Mirza Naim Beg, the Pakistani banker turned wildlife photographer

Pakistani, Mirza Naim Beg, retired from his banking job to follow his passion for wildlife photography

Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, issues a statement against violent political unrest

Venezuela is in political crisis, and conductor Gustavo Dudamel raises his voice against any form of violence and repression

United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon departs his post

Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon continues to promote compassion and respect for every global citizen

Inside Gallantoro: Return of the Gentleman – 7 ethics of value

Gallantry brings back the gentleman

Peck, Ratmansky and Wheeldon talk about choreography and dance

Justin Peck from America, Alexei Ratmansky from Russia and Christopher Wheeldon from Britain are changing ballet and dance choreography to keep it relevant and innovative

Why men’s health programs are important: 9 groups of men at risk of poor health outcomes

Men generally experience poorer health outcomes than women across a range of indicators

Russian poet Yevgeny A Yevtushenko dies aged 84

Outspoken poet Yevgeny A Yevtushenko described his poetry as human rights poetry