The whole truth about Van Gogh’s ear, and why his ‘mad genius’ is a myth

A new exhibition claims Vincent Van Gogh’s mental illness hampered his work, rather than drove his singular vision – and presents fresh medical evidence about his notorious self-mutilation

London housing: are high prices really the fault of rich foreigners?

Overseas investors appear to have taken far too much blame for the high cost of London housing

Brands count cost of celebrity ties after Johnny Depp and Maria Sharapova

Sponsors left in a dilemma over tennis star’s ban and allegations against the actor

The Louvre’s closure proves art cannot survive climate change

The flooding in Paris is a stark warning of the danger posed by climate change to everything human civilisation has achieved – no matter how priceless

House prices fall in London’s luxury postcodes

Oil price, stamp duty and Brexit fears cause drop in areas such as Notting Hill and Hampstead but market rises elsewhere

Super-rich may quit London homes under new anti-corruption rules

Estate agent predicts some billionaire clients will sell property if no longer able to keep identity secret via offshore firms