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Dennis the Menace turns 75: why rule‑breaking kids never go out of style

Alison Baker, University of East London For 75 years, Dennis the Menace – wearing his signature red-and-black striped shirt and joined by his scruffy sidekick Gnasher – has been delighting children with his unapologetic mischief. Dennis the...

READ: Something Special #82 – Homelessness in New Delhi

Every Monday on Global Comment, we share Something Special you don't want to miss. To fit with the six core pillars of the magazine, these will alternate between the themes of watch / listen / read / see / taste / place. It will be something...

Global Comment’s Book Club: March 2026

To close out the film awards season, this month’s reading recommendations include books that also made the leap to the big screen. These works show how the same story can unfold differently in literature and in film, while also offering readers...

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