Politics today feels less like governance and more like a show. From Malta to the US, decisions are driven by Facebook sentiment and viral clips rather than long-term principles. Leaders now chase likes like influencers, turning policy into a popularity contest. But unlike fairy tales, not everyone lives “happily ever after”. Real leadership requires courage to make unpopular choices for the greater good.

It struck me recently how much dining out has changed. The food, of course, is still at the heart of the experience — but for many...

In today’s Western world, we’ve reached a strange cultural milestone: we take too much for granted. We expect salaries to arrive each...