John McAfee at his makeshift hideout ©Adam Thomson Dec 7, 2012

Four hours with John McAfee

Exclusive interview with multi-millionaire creator of antivirus software who went on the run last month

Food & drink

Illustration of red wines ©Illustration by Ingram Pinn
‘All these wines, culled from the 10,000 or so I taste each year, are thoroughly distinctive and superior’
– Jancis Robinson
Venison chilli ©Andy Sewell
‘The venison version of a Texas favourite worked really well, having an extra richness, and the gaminess complemented the heat’
– Rowley Leigh
Novice monks at Phaung Daw Oo school in Mandalay, Myanmar ©Sophie Gerrard Dec 7, 2012

A class of their own

As Myanmar grapples with democratic change, its education system risks holding back the next generation

John Joe Nevin with his medal, at his home in Mullingar ©Kenneth O’Halloran Dec 7, 2012

John Joe Nevin, the hero of Mullingar

The Irish boxer John Joe Nevin is the only traveller ever to win an Olympic medal. Can his new-found fame to help resolve the age-old conflicts between travellers and locals in his home town?

Trevor Nunn ©Alan Davidson Dec 7, 2012

The Inventory: Trevor Nunn

‘If I lost everything tomorrow, what would I do? I’d hitchhike to Cornwall and live on the beach’

Nick Bonner ©Sim Chi Yin Dec 7, 2012

First Person: ‘I take tourists to North Korea’

Nick Bonner believes in the ‘unexpected perspective’ that tourism can bring

Boxer Rebellion ©Richard Allen From FOOD & DRINK Dec 7, 2012

The (Arabella) Boxer rebellion

While everyone else was looking to Elizabeth David for inspiration, one brave English writer was flying the flag for our native cuisine, writes Tim Hayward

Heather Watson ©Corbis From PURSUITS Dec 7, 2012

The Pursuits Interview: Heather Watson

Heather Watson is the first British woman to win a WTA Tour title in nearly a quarter of a century. She tells Alison Kervin about hunger, hard work and looking after number one

Blackberry and apple brown Betty ©Nina Mangalanayagam From FOOD & DRINK Dec 7, 2012

The Paris baker: blackberry and apple brown Betty

All crumbled out? Then try this lighter version of a classic 19th-century winter pudding...

Bruce Ou ©Paul McCabe/University of Southam Dec 7, 2012

Raising the gold standard

Nanotechnology researchers at Southampton University have discovered how to make precious metals appear in any colour you please

Rockmelt Dec 7, 2012

Barometer: innovation

Tim Bradshaw on life-enhancing, labour-saving gizmos, including a self-filling water bottle and a Michelin guide app for the less able