Who invented the cash machine? I did – and all I earned was £10

James Goodfellow patented the first ATM and created the first pin code but, unlike those in the financial industry who command vast salaries, he effectively earned nothing for his all-conquering contribution

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

Which is the world’s most stylish city?

Does real style come from a city with a rich manufacturing history (Milan), high-end designers (Paris), the avant garde (Tokyo) … or more unlikely places?

Giorgio Armani revenues hit by China slowdown

Italian fashion house is latest luxury brand to suffer from economic slump in emerging markets and tourists’ terrorism fears

Louis Vuitton cruise collection seeks fashion’s next dimension in Brazil

Against futuristic backdrop, Nicolas Ghesquière focuses on nostalgic Ipaneman glamour and country’s sporting heritage

Story of cities #future: what will our growing megacities really look like?

Will we live in buildings made out of waste, heavily surveilled smart cities, or maybe floating communities designed to cope with rising sea levels?