If you have a busy social schedule this weekend, show your friends some extra gratitude. New research indicates that social connections are a good predictor of a long life.  

Elsewhere, European leaders are feeling particularly unloved by one erstwhile friend: America. Charlemagne, our Europe columnist, examines how to deal with four years of Trumpian assault.

And for a diversion, play our new mini crossword. Four answers based on the week’s news, each with a cryptic and a straight clue. Good luck.