Nato countries (with the exception of Spain) have responded to pressure from the US and agreed to boost their defence budgets to 5% of GDP by 2035. At a summit in the Hague, European figures have strained hard to keep Donald Trump on side, with Mark Rutte going so far as to rather grotesquely refer to the president as “daddy”.

But all this was still not quite enough to leave the international alliance feeling entirely secure. In fact, if anything, the Nato summit showed that while Europeans continue to prioritise protecting themselves from Russia, the US is more concerned about its own relationship with China.

How much screen time is too much for young children? Our expert guide suggests worried parents should focus on quality over quantity when deciding. More time on the ipad or in front of the TV could be absolutely fine if there is an adult present to interact and react to what the little ones are watching. Lengthy periods of passive viewing, however, can be detrimental to development.

On its 50th anniversary, experts have been rewatching the classic film Jaws, the original blockbuster, to decipher what made this tale of a demented shark one of the most memorable and impactful films of all time. This history explains how Jaws single-finnedly rejuvenated the Hollywood studio ecosystem.

This week, we’re sticking our noses deep into Bordeaux wine and detecting heady undertones of dodgy pricing tactics. Researchers have analysed a range of bottles and found that what customers are paying for this famous tipple often has more to do with branding than taste.