The Guardian view on Jason Arday: a tragedy that demands reflection | Editorial
Editorial: Legitimate scrutiny became entangled with a racial argument about merit and diversity.
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The Guardian view on a vibrant summer for British athletics: inspiring a generation | Editorial
Editorial: Amy Hunt’s record haul of four golds in Birmingham showcased the sport’s appeal.
Huge Savings Alert: Up To £850 Off When You Get The New Google Pixel 11 Pro
Google StoreWe don’t need to tell you this: tech is expensive. Keeping up to date with the latest gadgets can put a serious dent in your wallet, but the price tag doesn’t do much to quell our desires for a new phone.
Supporting young people so they don’t become Neets | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to an article by Daisy Christodoulou on predicting which children are at risk of future unemployment
Join a running community – you won’t regret it | Letters
Readers respond to an article in which Ioan Marc Jones describes overcoming his hatred of running I loved Ioan Marc Jones’s article because it’s an honest reflection of the struggle of getting into running when you need exercise but don’t necessarily want it (Nipple tape, pickle juice and dinosaurs: how I learned to love running, the unorthodox way, 12 August). For me, the gamechanger was joining a running club. I’m not a naturally social person and I felt so nervous on my first session, but it’s such a warm, nonjudgmental community.
Councils won’t be able to block betting shops | Letters
Letters: Roger Cornwell says under government plans, councils will lose some planning powers, and Alan Knight says reducing high-street betting fuels illegal online gambling.
The decent way for countries to engage with the Taliban | Brief letters
Brief letters: Afghan diplomacy | Weather words | Delightful weeds | Thomas Paine’s remains | Reform UK benefits cuts
Continuous glucose monitors have transformed diabetes care - but they don’t tell the whole story
Continuous glucose monitors have transformed life for many people with type 1 diabetes. Instead of relying on finger-prick blood tests throughout the day, users can track their blood sugar levels almost continuously. This allows them to receive alerts via a smartphone when levels become too high or too low and spot patterns that help them better manage their condition.
The enduring mystery of Scotland’s medieval cannibals
The most famous Scottish cannibal was Sawney Bean, a 16th-century man who, with his wife and children, supposedly killed and ate travellers to the Ayrshire coast.
Nicola Jennings on the UK water industry and the drought – cartoon
Campaigners demand greater transparency over water companies’ emergency supply plans not being made public for ‘security reasons’
So That’s Why Breastfeeding Makes You Feel Wiped Out
The first year after a baby is born can be a complete blur for new parents – I’ve been there twice, and I feel like I was delirious for about 90% of it.
North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support
According to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, North Korea is preparing to send as many as 50,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. While the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been unable to verify Zelensky’s claim, it has not fallen on deaf ears in Seoul.
Perez Hilton’s Family Say Celebrity Blogger Is Receiving Inpatient Treatment
Perez Hilton pictured in 2023Perez Hilton is receiving inpatient treatment two weeks after he was hospitalised following a mental health episode in which he appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
Nurses learn how to care for patients – they should also learn how systems can fail them
A nurse can know exactly how to give a medicine safely and still be more likely to make a mistake if they are repeatedly interrupted, given confusing information or forced to search several computer systems for the details they need.
Is spraying perfume on neck bad for your health?
A spray of perfume on the neck is a familiar final step before leaving the house. But a viral Instagram post by a cancer specialist has singled out the neck as an area “worth thinking about” because it lies close to the thyroid gland.
Some of the most trusted political voices in 18th-century Britain were fictional – why this tradition lives on
British writers in the 18th century repeatedly invented fictional characters to intervene in the politics and culture of their day. These usually began as jokes aimed at particular people or issues, but the most successful outlived their original purpose. They accumulated personalities, histories and audiences of their own, becoming trusted voices through which readers could make sense of the world.
Are zoos ready for the changing climate?
When people think about climate change and animals, they might picture melting sea ice, drought-stricken landscapes or species struggling in the wild. Far less attention is given to the animals living in our care. Yet as heatwaves become more frequent, intense and unpredictable, zoos may be facing one of the biggest animal welfare challenges of the coming decades.
Why university resits are harder for some students than others
University resits are a second chance for students who have experienced academic difficulties. Typically resit exams are sat during the summer break.
Ewan McGregor Reveals The End Of Oak Street’s Original, Much Darker Final Scene
Woman of the hour Anne Hathaway stars with Ewan McGregor in The End Of Oak StreetThis article contains spoilers for The End Of Oak Street.
Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate – but simply moving isn’t enough
The abandoned houses of Old Podampetta on India’s east coast tell the story of a small fishing village that no longer exists. Families once woke up to the sound of the sea and made their living by reading the tides and winds. But years of coastal erosion and relentless cyclones eventually made staying impossible.
Here’s How To Find (And Remove) Bugs’ Larvae From Your Blackberries
Nothing reminds me that I’m a mere mortal mammal like the overwhelming urge to forage I get every August. Blackberries, cherries, and even some apples thrive and ripen during this month.
As Ebola kills thousands in DRC, a perfect storm is making the virus hard to stop | Devi Sridhar
New species and regional instability are factors – but decisions made in the US and Britain are also costing lives, says Devi Sridhar,
Why gatherings and celebrations are such an important part of summer
Summer brings many traditional events and festivals across the world. In much of England, summer is the theme of several folk celebrations dating back centuries. Far from negative and exclusionary ideas of national identity, the season actually showcases many positives.
Hollywood Remembers ‘Amazing Talent’ Hayden Panettiere In Beautiful Tributes
Hayden Panettiere pictured in 2011Stars who knew and worked with Hayden Panettiere have been paying tribute following the news of her sudden death at the age of 36.
The Foods Most At Risk Of Price Hikes Because Of This Summer’s Drought
Carrots and other root crops are expected to be hit by this year's drought.Everything is expensive: the energy price cap has risen (again), water companies have been given the go ahead to increase bills and now, it seems our food shop is set to go up even more, too.
Mrs Brown’s Boys Creator ‘Heartbroken’ After Cancelling 2026 Festive Specials
Brendan O'Carroll in character as Agnes BrownMrs Brown’s Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll has announced he will be unable to go ahead with this year’s festive specials on medical grounds.
Disabled creatives like me are behind many of your favourite shows – so why has our work support been withdrawn? | Annalisa Dinnella
Cuts to the Access to Work scheme will mean no more contributions to shows like Sex Education, Call the Midwife or The Hack.
Glastonbury Organiser Sets The Record Straight On Madonna Headlining Rumours
Madonna on stage during her Celebration TourWe’re afraid there’s been a disappointing update for anyone hoping to see Madonna making her Pyramid Stage debut next year.
Lower Blood Sugar Linked To Better Brain Ageing. Here’s How To Keep Yours In Check
Two health factors could play an important part in keeping cognitive decline at bay as you age. New research from the University of Texas at San Antonio found physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife were linked to a “significantly slower rate of cognitive decline” later in life. This adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that modifiable risk factors contribute substantially to cognitive decline and dementia.
Bake Off Teases First Look At Show’s New Team Ahead Of Nigella Lawson’s Debut
Nigella LawsonWith mere weeks to go until we can tuck into the main delicacy that is Nigella Lawson’s Great British Bake Off debut, bosses have given us a little amuse bouche to tide us over until then.
Hayden Panettiere’s Death Is Now Under Investigation, Police Officers Confirm
Hayden Panettiere pictured in 2022Police officers in Greenville, South Carolina, are currently looking into the death of actor Hayden Panettiere.
How diabetes can affect your ability to control the pedals while driving
Picture a driver approaching a sharp bend on a country road. As the car turns, they move their foot to slow down. But instead of pressing the brake, they hit the accelerator. The car surges forward.
How a 19th-century estate agent offered 3D property ‘walkthroughs’ before the dawn of the photography age
If you’re thinking about moving house or just feeling nosy about your neighbours, your first port of call may be an online property marketing site: Rightmove and Zoopla in the UK, Zillow in the US or Magic Bricks in India.
Traffic-calming schemes are controversial – here’s why some succeed while others fail
In January 2025, a traffic-calming gate was installed by the local council in the Portswood area of Southampton on the south coast of England. But when this bus gate (a section of road where only buses and other authorised vehicles are allowed to pass) was removed following months of consultations, the debate quickly became polarised.
Comedy shows and college mysteries – the best things to watch, visit and read this week
I need a bit of cheering up this week. It’s so hot I can hardly focus, my local supermarket is all out of ice lollies and my homemade solar eclipse glasses showed little more than a few cornflake crumbs. So if I could be beamed up to Edinburgh Fringe for the world-famous comedy festival, I’d be gone in a heartbeat. And I’d be glad to have our guide to the 11 best shows of 2026 to steer me.
Pirates Of The Caribbean Boss Claims Talks Are Ongoing About Johnny Depp’s Return
Johnny Depp in character as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchisePirates Of The Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has claimed that he is currently in negotiations with Johnny Depp to get him to return to the franchise.
Trump Gets Asked About ‘Woke’ AOC And You Have To Hear His Response For Yourself
President Donald Trump said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was an example of Democrats trying to “disavow” former wokeness.President Donald Trump shared an oddly lyrical prediction about the future of “the woke” on Friday.
Trump Scales Back Military Exercises With South Korea Because They’re Not Nice For Kim Jong Un
A U.S. Marine leads a military vehicle at a beach during a joint field training exercise conducted by the South Korea-US Combined Forces Command in Pohang on July 15, 2026.President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he has ordered the Pentagon to scale back the joint military exercises with South Korea that began this week.
Trump Proudly Showed Off A Glowing Headline. There Was Just 1 Super Awkward Catch
Donald Trump pictured holding a press article about drug prices drops as he spoke to the press before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Donald Trump and the White House’s weekend boasts to reporters about the lowering of prescription medication prices somewhat backfired.
Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Bring The House Down With Surprise O2 Performance
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing together on SundayAriana Grande had a surprise in store for her fans in London on Sunday night.
Remembering Hayden Panettiere With 11 Of Her Biggest On-Screen Roles
Hayden Panettiere pictured in August 2013Hollywood is in mourning following the sudden loss of Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36.
My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira Sergeant
Brexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunities,
Hayden Panettiere, Star Of Heroes, Nashville And Scream, Has Died Aged 36
Hayden Panettiere at the premiere of Scream VI in 2023Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The Golden Globe nominee was best known for her work in the TV series Heroes and Nashville, while to fans of the horror genre, she was most recognisable for her performance as Kirby Reed in the Scream franchise. On Sunday night, her father Skip Panettiere issued a statement which read: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.
Nothing less than radical whole-system change is required to fix the NHS’s maternity services | Julia Sanders
It’s vital that Yvette Cooper’s taskforce acts on the Amos and Ockenden reports – and puts the needs of women and families at the heart of maternity services,
Italy’s mythic ‘month off’ in August was hard won. It would be good for us all | Jamie Mackay
The villeggiatura, a month-long break, was popularised in the 1960s when trade unions were strong – and so was economic productivity,
The Guardian view on the changed world of job interviews: missing the human factor | Editorial
Editorial: Andy Burnham’s doubts about Zoom interviews apply more widely to a hiring process being transformed by AI
The Guardian view on London’s social housing: pumping billions into the economy every year
Editorial: The provision of homes needs to be thought of as a service, not a commodity to be traded.
Researchers Say It’s Time To Ask A Different Question About Dementia
When we think of dementia, symptoms like memory loss and confusion might spring to mind. And that’s completely reasonable – dementia is a condition that progressively affects memory and thinking.
Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury | John Harris
Nurses collapsing, builders with heatstroke, bus drivers in cabs that reach 44C.
The Massive Moviemaking Exodus from Hollywood
From Illinois to the Canary Islands and Cape Town, governments have turned film production into an auction with no clear winner — even in the industry's epicenter.
As A Teen, I Wrote A Famous Musician A Fan Letter. 23 Years After His Death, I Finally Got A Response
The author at age 17 (2000).When I was 17 years old, I wrote Elliott Smith a fan letter. It was the year 2000, and I was a high school senior in Dallas. I had never written a fan letter to anyone, but I felt connected to Elliott, despite the fact that we didn’t really have that much in common. He was, after all, a man in his 30s who had tattoos and wore an assortment of black band tees, while I was a teenage girl who shopped at Abercrombie & Fitch. He sang about drinking and drugs; I hadn’t even tried my first beer.
I Added A Baking Staple To My Chickpeas, And I Wish I’d Started Years Ago
I’ve been banging on about the merits of slow cookers, especially during a heatwave, all summer. Even though they’re usually associated with stodgy winter dishes, their lower temperature and enhanced insulation mean they don’t warm your kitchen up as much as you’d expect. Alongside a delicious coconut lentil soup and some Greek-inspired mains, I’ve been batch-cooking my own chickpeas, too.
3 Issues Youngest Daughters Bring Up The Most In Therapy
As the youngest daughter, you may get labelled as the baby of your family even long after becoming a grown adult.
How Disney Ended Its Bitter Feud With Robin Williams Using A Pablo Picasso Painting
Back in 1992, Disney’s flick Aladdin brought in $504 million dollars which, in today’s money comes to over a billion US Dollars. A huge part of the success of the film, of course, was Robin Williams’s incredible performance as Genie.
Move over, Odysseus: time for the women of ancient Greece to have their moment in the sun | Natalie Haynes
The hottest ticket in theatreland will soon be Cate Blanchett in Electra/Persona.
Six Foods A Doctor Suggests Limiting After 65
In his book How To Prevent Dementia, neurologist Dr Richard Restak wrote: “I strongly suggest that if you are 65 years old or older, that you completely and permanently eliminate alcohol from your diet”.
The Original Plot Of Monsters Inc Is Way Darker Than I Realised
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how different the pitch for Pretty Woman – originally called 3000 – was from the film we know now.
West Wing Creator Calls For An End To America’s ‘Glamorisation Of Dumbness’
Aaron Sorkin on stage at CinemaCon in AprilFamed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has lamented what he sees as America’s demand for politicians who feel like the average Joe, calling for an end to the “glamorisation of dumbness”.
Drink Full-Fat Milk? We’ve Got Some Good News
Growing up, I always heard the same dietary advice: go for brown rice where possible, and if you can, choose low-fat dairy.
A Timeline Of Madonna's Career In Controversial Videos
Madonna is unquestionably one of the greatest and most impactful pop artists of all time – not to mention one of the most controversial.
‘F*cking Problematic’: 7 Scenes Actors Reportedly Refused To Film
Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption; Viggo Mortensen in LOTR; Charlotte Rampling in DuneIn a job where a regular day of work might involve bunching your genitals into a drawstring bag or spending 12 hours in a sweaty costume (not all of which allow you to pee easily), actors are pretty used to unusual requests.
I Was Sceptical About Those Viral ‘Veggie Snack Plates’. Then My Kids Tried It
In my line of work, I come across a fair few parenting hacks – some of which occasionally make my eyebrows hit the ceiling (egg sock, looking at you).
Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace in the world. Why isn’t he doing his job? | Simon Tisdall
As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good.
The Enigma of Xavier Becerra
He’s probably California’s next governor. So why does no one know what he thinks?
The Common Travel Sleep Mistake Giving You A ‘Holiday Sleep Hangover’
Sleep experts have dubbed it a “Holiday Sleep Hangover”For some people, the joy of a holiday is slightly dampened by the inevitable impacts holidaying can have on sleep. In fact, according to new research commissioned by sleep technology firm Simba has found that over three quarters of Brits 76% find that holiday travel affects their sleep, with over 2 in 5 UK adults finding that tiredness affects the first day of their holiday and more.
It Was Too Late To Fix My Relationship With My Dying Father, So I Taught Children To Read Instead
The author's father holding her as a babyI hadn’t seen my dad in five years when my sister texted me that he had fallen at home. After I had my first child, the childhood abuse I had previously overlooked to keep the peace suddenly became incomprehensible, and I chose to become estranged from him.
5 Expert Orgasm Tips For Menopausal Women
Menopause “doesn’t mean your sex life is finished. It just means the rulebook might need a rewrite”.
James Cameron’s Pitch For Titanic Was Only 5 Words Long (And Worked Instantly)
Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic Back in 1997, James Cameron brought the story of Titanic to the world stage. With a total running time of over three hours, the film was an epic, telling the story of the ship and using fictionalised characters to depict the wide range of passengers on the ship.
Can Toddlers Drink Too Much Cow’s Milk? The Signs Parents Should Know
This week you might have seen a heartbreaking story being shared, in which a leading medical expert warned that three toddler deaths in the past two years in Australia had been linked to excessive cow’s milk consumption.
Former Grease Star Says She’s Lived As A ‘Recluse’ Since Partner’s Death A Decade Ago
Grease star Stockard Channing has opened up about what she has described as her “reclusive” life in London.
Wait... Could Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats Actually Get A Season 2 On Netflix?
Ricky Gervais' new comedy Alley Cats centres around a group of animated feline friendsIt might not always have been for the reasons a creator would want, but Ricky Gervais’ new comedy Alley Cats has been one of the most talked-about TV shows around for the last couple of weeks.
Finally Becoming A Dad Was The Greatest Experience Of My Life. It Lasted Less Than A Week
The author during the greatest moments of his life, holding Henry for the very first time.His name was Henry. A beautiful baby boy, born in a San Diego hospital in February.
Thought The Cast Of The Shards Looked Familiar? Where You’ve Seen The Stars Before
The Shards is a new collaboration between Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton EllisRyan Murphy’s new series The Shards brings Bret Easton Ellis’ semi-autobiographical thriller to life in a new, seductive drama.
I feel guilt talking to those left behind in Afghanistan. While I enjoy freedom, they are prisoners | Nelufar Hedayat
Five years since the Taliban returned to power, life – especially for women – is awful.
Chewing Gum Could Make Your Walk Faster And More Efficient
Did you know that eating sugar-free chewing gum can help if you’re struggling with constipation? Yep – doctors say the process “tricks your body into thinking it’s eating,” which helps to get things moving again. Speaking of moving, chewing gum might have another purpose, too. Some research has found it could help to make our walks faster and more efficient.
Madonna Is Celebrating Her Biggest Chart Hit In 17 Years With Her Kylie Minogue Duet
Kylie Minogue and Madonna on stage in Amsterdam earlier this monthPop fans have been waiting decades for a crossover between music icons Madonna and Kylie Minogue – and their wish finally came true last week.
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern in the US and Britain is clear.
Why Even A Thumping By-Election Victory Failed To Put A Gloss On Reform UK’s Week From Hell
Nigel Farage leaves a polling station in Walton on the Naze after casting his vote in the Clacton by-election.Nigel Farage is heading back to parliament – and straight back into a political crisis.
The 13 Best Anal Sex Toys, From Prostate Massagers To Butt Plugs
Maude/ BellesaI’m sure you’re already aware of this, but there has been an unfortunate assumption batting around that men who like anal sex are gay. Well, I’m here today to prove them wrong.
No More Dirty City Feet: These 12 Sandals For Men And Women Have A Closed Toe
Keen/TOAST/Dr MartenI’m going to be real for a second: sometimes in the summer I get home and find the soles of my feet are completely covered in city grime. Eurgh, gross, I know.
Women With ADHD May Be 4 Times Likelier To Have 'Risky' Condition
Recently, researchers from King’s College London and Queen Mary University of London started working on a project called the Measuring Adult ADHD and Menstruation (MAAM).
‘Britain Is A Tinderbox’: Andy Burnham Says Dry Weather Could Last Until October
Firefighters have been battling house fires in the Sandy Road area of Stoke on Trent since yesterday. Britain is a “tinderbox” and it may be October before the country sees enough rain, Andy Burnham has warned.
A brief history of embroidery – and how to get started yourself
Embroidery is a way to embellish textiles by stitching patterns and images onto them with thread. It has a long history with the earliest examples dating to ancient times. Since then, it has developed into myriad forms around the world.
Four reasons why fully electric homes can be affordable and efficient
Across Europe, running a home – whether you need to keep it cool in the summer or heat it during winter – usually means burning imported gas. That wastes energy and creates carbon emissions, contributing to climate change. The European Commission’s new electrification action plan aims to end that era, mapping out a drive to double electricity’s energy share from 23% to 46% by 2040.
European ‘war fatigue’ may be growing – but Ukraine’s recent momentum could buy time
As the Ukraine war approaches its four-and-a-half year milestone, the sustainability of the coalition of support for Kyiv has once again become a key question on the minds of Europeans.
Tyga Responds After Doja Cat Branded Him A ‘Penis’ For ‘Making An AI Album’
Tyga arrives at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)Tyga has responded after Doja Cat dragged him over his admission that he used AI to help produce his new album.
From padded bras to penis injections: how changing body shape can give athletes a competitive edge
Competitors in the Tour de France Femmes raised eyebrows recently after it was alleged that some riders were stuffing their bras to go faster during the time trials. Race organisers started checking riders’ clothes more closely before the race.
Taliban claims five years of peace in Afghanistan – but women and girls face oppression
Five years on from seizing power in Kabul on August 15 2021 and consolidating its hold through the whole of Afghanistan, the Taliban claims to have ended the country’s decades-long war and achieved security.
How healthier farm animals can cut greenhouse gas emissions
When a dairy cow miscarries, a farmer loses far more than an unborn calf. Feed has been grown, land and water used, and greenhouse gas released during the cow’s pregnancy but milk production, a future animal and income will be lost.
Britain’s quarter century: experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess the nation’s changing wellbeing
In this fourth part in our series on how the UK has changed in the past 25 years, we look at health. Life expectancy and illness Michael Murphy, Emeritus Professor of Demography, London School of Economics A good way to follow the health of a nation is to glance at what is known as period life-expectancy. This calculates how long a person born today would live if the current death rates remained exactly the same for the rest of their life.
What happens when someone’s chromosomes, sex hormones and body don’t align?
I teach a university course called Hormones and Behaviour. What surprises students is that biological sex is not produced by a single switch. What surprises me is that many students have never been taught this before. It is basic biology, but it helps explain life.
What the battle between Nigel Farage and Count Binface really tells us about Britain’s mood
The people of Clacton have spoken. Well, 44% of them have, with the majority of eligible voters staying at home rather than cast their ballot in the byelection. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the winning candidate, also stayed away – snubbing the count at Clacton leisure centre after claiming police had warned him of an organised campaign to disrupt proceedings.
The death of dark energy is a false alarm – the universe is still accelerating
A 2025 study by South Korean researchers caught the attention of the astronomy community when it suggested that the evidence behind dark energy could be wrong. Dark energy makes up about 70% of the universe but nobody knows what it is. This makes it a frequent target for scepticism.
Can a vaccine built for one Ebola virus stop another? The World Health Organization is about to find out
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire ebolavirus, the species responsible for the devastating west African epidemic just over a decade ago. It was not designed for the Bundibugyo species responsible for the current outbreak – which raises the question of why scientists are considering it at all.
Medea goes on a Mexican odyssey in Dahlia de la Cerda’s new book
In a summer with much discourse about a Greek mythical figure (Odysseus), here is the translation of a book that uses another, Medea. In this instance Medea is relocated to contemporary Mexico. A powerful presence who rolls up in a custom-painted modified car, dressed in black with snake tattoos, Medea is an “iconic, queen of the barrio” there to motivate, impel, and facilitate characters who find themselves at major turning points.
Now that it’s big business, nostalgia is a thing of the past
Retro is booming. Nintendo keeps bringing back old games. Hollywood can’t stop making sequels and remakes. Netflix fills our screens with shows inspired by the 1980s. Spotify recommends songs we loved as teenagers. Even Facebook reminds us what we were doing “On This Day” ten years ago.
What is sudden adult death syndrome?
When Mark Hughes, the former Manchester United and Wales manager, lost his 38-year-old son, an inquest found the cause was sudden adult death syndrome, or Sads.
Trump Won A Quiet Victory Over Markets
Backlash against tariffs has the potential to cost the White House dearly in the November elections. But investors have mostly moved on.
Ukraine and Iran: why military strength doesn’t mean winning wars
What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Volodymyr Zelensky and Mojtaba Khamenei have in common? The military power that they can all command is far easier to use than to convert into political success.
Russia investing in missiles to outplay Ukraine’s drone tactics
Some ominous news out of Ukraine this week in the form of an air defence assessment from Ukrainian intelligence official, Major-General Vadym Skibitsky. Skibitsky reported that Russia is rejigging its defence industry to prioritise the production of ballistic missiles. This, he said, would mean a concerted campaign of strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure ahead of the coming winter.
Weather forecasts once gave Britons something safe to chat about. Not any more | Andy Beckett
Our once-mild climate is increasingly extreme – and how we talk about it is now another front in the culture wars,
Burnham won’t fix our prisons crisis until he dares to be honest with the public about crime | Polly Toynbee
Most crime figures have drastically fallen, but people don’t believe it.
Ukrainian cathedrals, Gaza’s archives, Iranian squares – modern war is systematically erasing human history | Simon Jenkins
It is not enough now for war to kill, it must eradicate a people’s cherished and precious heritage too,
To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps
The UK has entered its fifth successive heatwave. More than 70% England and all of Wales are now under drought conditions. That means 45 million people are now living in a drought area in England, with more than 27 million facing water use restrictions. Dangerous wildfires are have been blazing across the country. Firefighters have responded to nearly 1,000 wildfires across England and Wales this year, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council.
High infant formula milk prices are putting babies at risk
We have all seen an increase in the cost of our food shop over the last few years. In March 2023, food price inflation in the UK hit a record peak of 19.1%. But price rises for infant formula milk have been steeper still.
There’s nothing ‘wild’ about most wildfires – humans start them and have made them more dangerous
A wildfire needs a name long before anyone knows what caused it. When the pines of the Gironde in southwestern France caught light in July, the fire was being reported within hours under the name of the ground it was burning. By the time it had taken 40,000 hectares, that name was fixed in every bulletin in Europe.
Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal
Oil slicks moving along Iran’s southern coast have reached the Hara mangrove forests of Qeshm Island. Iranian authorities say the extent of the contamination is still being assessed and the source of the oil pollution has not yet been established. But several oil spills have been detected in the region since the war between the US and Iran began.
Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people – this is what needs to change
We have experienced several heatwaves in the UK this summer, and workers suffering from heat stress is among the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave here. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rashes and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke.
An astronomer on what it’s really like to stargaze for a living
Jodie Foster tearing up a dirt road, yelling stellar coordinates into a walkie-talkie à la the 1997 sci-fi film Contact. Control rooms alive with a cacophony of “enhance that signal”. Real-time discovery. That’s what I pictured when my PhD supervisor told me I’d be going observing at a telescope.
Eight in ten adults track their own health – new survey
Before breakfast, you may already have checked your sleep score, resting heart rate or blood oxygen level. By bedtime, you might look at your step count, stress score or even an estimate of your biological age. For millions of people, keeping tabs on health and wellbeing has become almost as routine as checking the weather.
Want to support Ukraine? Read its books
Since 2013, Vladimir Putin has argued that Ukrainians and Russians are “one people”. It’s an attempt to erase Ukrainian identity, part of an assault that has been ongoing for centuries.
Hosepipe bans make climate change more tangible – but restrictions can provoke resistance
Drought is affecting almost three-quarters of England and around 27 million people are under water use restrictions or hosepipe bans.
Andy Burnham has started to help the night economy, but must do more
Andy Burnham has spoken up for Britain’s nightlife, but he needs to think much bigger. The new PM has already given Britain’s struggling nightlife businesses something to celebrate. His government cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues by 20%, part of a wider attempt to revive high streets and protect institutions that contribute to the social as well as economic life of communities. It is a welcome recognition of a sector under considerable pressure. But it could also be the beginning of something much wider.
The 18th-century British artists who turned India into a picturesque fantasy
In 1825, English artist George Chinnery left Calcutta for Macau, chased away by his disgruntled wife Marianne and his creditors. He’d been based in India for the past 23 years, having previously lived in Hyderabad and Dacca.
Russia bets on ballistic missiles to combat the success of Ukraine’s drone warfare
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has regularly targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure with missile attacks. The strategy adopted by the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and his generals is two-fold: to increase the cost of continuing to resist and to erode civilian morale.
Why snake venom may have evolved to catch dinner, not for defence
In the animal kingdom, any hunt for a meal or encounter with a predator is a matter of life and death. To survive both, animals have evolved a multitude of weapons, of which venoms may be one of the most widespread and effective.
Got ice-cream brain freeze? Here’s what is happening
With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much enthusiasm: brain freeze.
Why children often eat less in hot weather – and when parents should worry
If your child suddenly starts picking at meals during a spell of hot weather, it can be unsettling. But a smaller appetite for a few days can be a normal response to heat, particularly if your child is drinking well, has their usual energy and seems otherwise healthy.
Don’t know what to do after your exams? Six ways to find your next step
“What are you going to do next?” For teenagers receiving their GCSE or A-level results, it can be one of the most daunting questions to answer. There’s often an expectation that, by the time they leave school, young people should know what they want to do with their working lives. But careers rarely follow such a straightforward path.
A-level results: key takeaways for language learning
Exam-entry statistics in the summer tend to prompt debates about the future of language learning in the UK. These are often framed around languages being in crisis: fewer young people study languages than two decades ago, and concerns persist about the UK’s linguistic capacity in an interconnected world.
Britain’s scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than ever,
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Steps Down
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role at the end of the month.
Psychopathic Traits May Be Linked To 3 Gut And Mouth Bacteria
Researchers think that our gut microbiome (the tiny ecosystem of microbes like bacteria and viruses in our intestines) might inform everything from our productivity to our dementia risk.
Democrats Got Lucky in Wisconsin. They Should Learn From It
A wild primary for governor offers a warning for a party already looking toward 2028.
Forget Dying Plants: The Best Drought-Proof Wildflowers For A Blooming August Garden
Drought-proof wildflowers that can brighten your gardenIt’s been a dire summer for gardeners. All of our plans, all of our meticulously-chosen plants and flowers have gone out the window as we try to keep them alive through what has been the driest summer on record. Yeesh.
Why has Britain’s grass turned yellow? A plant scientist explains what happens next
Fields, parks and lawns across Europe have turned to straw this summer. Landscapes thousands of years old have been revealed as green outlines against yellow backgrounds, where ancient underground walls and ditches retain enough water to sustain pockets of grass above them. Lawns and parklands have been especially affected because what water is available is being directed to homes and farms.
Why an 120-year-old warning about reading feels uncomfortably familiar
In 1906, the journalist W.T. Stead warned in A Plea for the Revival of Reading that Britain faced a reading crisis. People, he complained, no longer read books. Instead, they skimmed newspapers on trains, forgot what they had read by lunchtime and increasingly preferred distraction to sustained attention. His proposed solution? A national revival of reading.
How warfare has been ‘gamified’ in Ukraine
Where can you score 12 points for killing a Russian soldier in a drone attack, 20 for damaging a tank and up to 50 for destroying a mobile rocket system? Not on the latest video game, but rather through Ukraine’s Army of Drones Bonus (ADB) programme.
The US Forgot the Lessons of Iraq. Now It’s Desperate for Ideas on Iran
There are three main camps emerging with proposals, all of which have downsides.
Five foods that can help keep children hydrated during a heatwave
“Have another drink.” It can become a familiar refrain for parents during a heatwave, particularly when a child is busy playing and has little interest in stopping for a glass of water.
Putting out wildfires: how peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia’s tropical forests
Peatland fires in Indonesia pose a major threat to habitats, wildlife and people. That risk is exacerbated by the country’s periodic El Niño warming phases, which bring prolonged drought.
Is hope back? Why it’s such an important part of Andy Burnham’s big plan
Andy Burnham has embarked on a tour of the UK where he will champion a “ten-year plan to bring back hope”. This has been the language of the early stages of the Burnham premiership – in his first speech in Downing Street, he proclaimed it the moment when “Britain starts to believe again, the moment we bring back hope”.
What it’s like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb – and the race against time to preserve it
The first moment you look inside a newly discovered ancient tomb is at once exciting and terrifying. I was fortunate to experience this recently as director of an international research team carrying out fieldwork in the Theban necropolis, a Unesco world heritage site near the modern Egyptian city of Luxor.
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza roadmap – history tells us Israel may be planning to stay
The recent decision by Benjamin Netanyahu to reject the Board of Peace plan for Gaza sponsored by the US president Donald Trump is concerning – but is hardly surprising.
AI-designed viruses are a test of whether biosecurity can keep pace
Scientists have crossed an important line in biological engineering. In a recent study, researchers used artificial intelligence to design complete sets of genetic instructions for bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria. Some of those computer-generated designs produced working viruses when they were built and tested in the laboratory.
Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works
Ever feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn’t be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their ability to slow our thought processes, making even everyday tasks seem like a baffling ordeal.
The Fly at 40: why Cronenberg’s grotesque classic remains his most affecting film
Surely one of horror’s most promising unmade films is David Cronenberg’s Frankenstein. This adaptation was to be a contemporary rethinking of Mary Shelley’s novel featuring a humanised, intelligent creature. Despite an advert in a 1980 issue of Variety, the project never got far into development. To anyone familiar with Cronenberg’s obsession with the body, with its pathologies, decay and fusion with technology, Frankenstein would have been a perfect fit.
Is this the world’s oldest image of a mind-altering plant?
A painted panel deep in a Spanish cave may push the human relationship with mind-altering plants back thousands of years, earlier than anything previously known.
How animals prepare for war
Battles between rival groups are a story as old as time. This sounds like a human story, but it is also one that is playing out across nature.
Heard about the ‘luteal uglies’? Women know more about our hormones than ever – and that’s beautiful | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
When I was younger, female biology was seen as something to be overcome.
How to enjoy the solar eclipse safely
Most people underestimate how much light a pair of sunglasses blocks out. A typical dark pair removes around 80 to 90% of the visible light reaching the eye.
Nigel Farage looks trapped and rattled - now the nationalist tide can be turned | Rafael Behr
There are more votes in tolerance and decency than in toxic division.
Who does sport really belong to – the fans or the funders?
Football’s world governing body, Fifa, has come under fire for attempting to “sell the World Cup”. Its president, Gianni Infantino, had plans to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to investors, with substantial incentives offered to member associations if they backed the proposal.
Fields, greenhouses or vertical farms: what is the best way to grow food in a changing climate?
When most people picture British farming, they probably imagine fields of wheat, potatoes or vegetables stretching across the countryside. But some of the food on supermarket shelves is produced in environments that look very different.
Japan’s earthquake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into two
Emergency workers attempting to rescue survivors after a recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, also had to cope with extreme summer heat.
Nature has spent billions of years fighting bacteria – AI could help us learn its secrets
Tiny viruses that infect bacteria could one day help us tackle infections that antibiotics can no longer treat. But first, scientists need to understand how these viruses work, and artificial intelligence could provide them with a powerful way to do that.
Head injuries associated with e-scooters – new study
A fall from an electric scooter (e-scooter) can look deceptively minor. The rider is standing only a short distance above the road and, unlike a motorcycle, most e-scooters are limited to relatively modest speeds.
Inside the antarctic expedition that made Shackleton and Scott famous – and paved the way to the South Pole
In August 1901 Robert Scott, Ernest Shackleton and more than 40 other men set sail to Antarctica for the first time. On their newly built ship, the Discovery, neither Scott nor Shackleton knew what to expect, nor whether they would come back alive. It was on this journey, the 1901 to 1904 Discovery Expedition, that both men became famous polar explorers.
In a more devolved UK, should London still be in charge of broadcasting?
What we watch on television, hear on the radio and see on our screens is shaped by decisions that are still largely made in Westminster. That includes the rules governing broadcasters, how public service media are funded and regulated and how the UK’s nations and regions are represented.
Why do some people feel life is so unfair? Understanding this may help explain conspiracy beliefs
Most people set out in life wanting to believe the world is fair. They expect people to wait their turn in queues, to be treated equally in their job, and to be rewarded for hard work. These expectations influence how they understand the world around them, and shape their responses to it.
Scientists have designed a functioning virus from scratch using AI – what you need to know
Artificial intelligence has designed viruses that can infect bacteria and reproduce – a first that shows AI is beginning to do more than analyse the genetic code of living things. It can write new versions of it, too.
The difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke explained
With temperatures forecast to climb to 36°C in parts of the UK, heat health alerts are once again in place – and for many people it will mean more than an uncomfortable few days.
How medieval Scottish kings kept unrest at bay with populist policies
Governments have always had to strike a balance between actions that are unpopular but thought to be necessary, and laws and policies that win them support from the public. In the UK, the new prime minister Andy Burnham has set out to grab the news agenda with a string of genuinely popular announcements.
A decade of Pokémon Go: how nostalgia and community keep the game alive
When Pokémon Go celebrated its tenth anniversary in July 2026, much of the reaction from players around the world was less about the game’s future than its past.
Saudi defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan is a verdict on the reliability of US security guarantees
Commentators predictably reacted to the news of the signing of a mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on August 7 by reaching for the label “Islamic Nato”. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of them would be treated as an attack on all. Jerusalem went a step further, describing the alliance as an anti-Israel alliance.
How polarised is European politics? Here’s how your generation, gender and where you live affect what you believe
Across Europe, the political debate has rarely looked more polarised. Media narratives frequently describe societies as becoming sharply divided between younger progressive and older conservative generations.
What protects teachers from burnout: relationships, good leadership and a system that supports them
The summer break offers teachers something in short supply during term time: downtime. Our research explores the factors important for teachers’ wellbeing. For many, summer is an essential opportunity to recover from the exhaustion accumulated across the year. There is time to sleep properly, reconnect with family and step away from the constant decision-making that school life demands. However, mentioning summer holidays to non-teachers can provoke strong reactions.
‘You’re a 4 out of 10’: the troubling rise of AI appearance ratings
A teenager joins an online video chat. Within seconds, artificial intelligence analyses their face and gives them a score out of ten for “attractiveness”. They are compared in real time with another user who scores higher and is declared the winner. The game is live-streamed, and the audience ridicule the loser in the chat.
Ukraine assault on Russian retail giant Wildberries brings war home to consumers and retailers
Ukrainian drones are regularly striking warehouses belonging to Wildberries – Russia’s largest online marketplace, often described as its answer to Amazon.
What Andy Burnham means for the arts
Beyond the rapid turnover of prime ministers in recent years (seven in the last 15 years), there’s been an even higher churn in other roles, notably that of culture secretary – 12 in the same period, and 18 since the post was first introduced in 1997. Of these, Andy Burnham is the first to achieve the top post in British government.
Morning-after pill now free at your local pharmacy – what you need to know
Almost 305,000 doses of the morning-after pill were provided free of charge in England’s high street pharmacies in the first five months of the new contraception service, according to new NHS data (October 2025 to March 2026). This figure marks one of the biggest changes in access to emergency contraception in decades, putting a free morning-after pill within easier reach of millions of women.
Having a baby throws time management into chaos – here are five important lessons for new parents
Parents are told to treasure every moment: “It goes by in the blink of an eye!” Yet for many, the early months of parenthood do not feel fast so much as relentless: a blur of feedings, worries and appointments in which time seems to belong to everyone but the parents themselves.
How a cosmic coincidence gives Earth its ‘perfect’ solar eclipses
A solar eclipse is a rare, visually striking phenomenon. The Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, temporarily hiding our star – a geometrical alignment spanning millions of miles.
As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that
The UK is in the grip of a severe drought. England and Wales received only 9-10% of their normal rainfall in July, and for England it was the driest July since records began in 1836. A fifth heatwave has just been forecast. This is the shape of things to come and is what climate scientists have long predicted.
One Song: Kadir Karababa’s exhibition uses music to reimagine home
Home is often imagined as a physical structure or a fixed point on a map, something stable that we can locate and return to. Yet our earliest experiences of home are rarely so concrete. They are shaped by memory, sensation and emotion, held in fragments of sound, smell, language and feeling.
Critics Are Calling The New Game Of Thrones Play ‘Epic’, But ‘Exhausting’
A new play based on the Game Of Thrones novels is now playing at Londons' Globe TheatreAfter a string of hit novels and three popular TV series, the world of Game Of Thrones is now conquering the stage.
Who really wrote Elizabeth I’s angriest letter? New research reveals a hidden hand
On February 10 1586, Elizabeth I wrote one of her most famous letters: a furious rebuke to her favourite, Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. She sharply reprimanded him for disobeying her.
How Jordan’s clothing industry exploits migrant workers: ‘we have nowhere to go with our complaints’
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued its first-ever “withhold release” orders on garments made in Jordan. These orders, issued on June 23 with immediate effect, bar shipments from two factories run by Jordan-based clothes manufacturer Needle Craft from entering the US market.
Can DNA from cave paintings tell us who the artists were?
Perhaps the most evocative windows into the minds of our ancient ancestors are the images they painted on the walls of caves – renderings known simply as rock art or cave paintings.
How heatstroke kills – it can still be deadly after your body cools down
Heat stroke doesn’t just overheat the body. It unleashes an inflammatory chain reaction that can damage organs even after the temperature returns to normal.
Canals cool down cities during heatwaves – new research
Canals in Great Britain and Ireland cool city neighbourhoods up to 50 metres from their banks, particularly during heatwaves. That’s the key finding of our new research which modelled the impact of canals on urban temperatures – quantifying their importance for the millions of people who live and work nearby.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Death Was Supposed to Bury the Truth. It Did the Opposite
Seven years later, the scandal is more consequential than ever.
Canada Might Be Stumbling Into Its Own Brexit Debacle
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called a referendum that could begin the process of secession from Canada. Will she regret it?
The Canadian Secessionists Who Love Trump
The Alberta separatist movement is intensifying as a critical vote nears.
Are ‘EDTs’ The Best Way To Enjoy More Mini Breaks In 2026?
There’s no denying plenty of us love a nice long holiday to unwind and unplug from the stresses of modern life. A fortnight next to the beach? Bliss!
‘One Child is Enough’: What's Behind the West's Baby Bust
An intergenerational bargain is falling apart.
It’s All Change At Strictly Come Dancing This Year – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
The Strictly Come Dancing judges pictured during last year's seasonFor many of us, the return of Strictly Come Dancing each autumn provides some much-needed familiarity and cosy escapism.
A Doctor Says ‘Stress Sweat’ Smells Different – Here’s How To Spot It
Did you know that our eyes make three types of tears – basal tears, which lubricate our peepers, reflex tears, which respond to stressors like onion fumes, and emotional tears?
ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have increased globally across all age groups, our review shows
Diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, our latest review has found. We have also shown that prescriptions for ADHD treatments have seen similar increases across all age groups.
Pat Ryan’s Very Cordial Class War
A rising Democrat is testing whether you can run against "the rich and powerful" without making wealthy people the enemy.
Are cats getting tamer – or is it people who are changing?
Around 15 years ago, I created a Facebook page for my cat, Sandi. Friends thought it was weird. Today, social media accounts for cats attract millions of followers, cats travel in backpacks and prams, and surveys consistently show that the overwhelming majority of owners regard their pets as family.
The Ceuta border incident shows how EU migration can be ‘weaponised’ – but overall levels are declining
It took one night in Ceuta to end a relatively quiet summer on Europe’s southern border. Over 70,000 people entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco between July 30 and 31, most of them swimming around the heavily guarded border fences.
Firefighting aircraft aren’t enough – Britain needs to build a wildfire-resilient society that involves everyone
Calls for a dedicated UK national wildfire service are growing louder. Given the huge recent fires across the country, this is an understandable reaction – people see specialist aircraft used in Spain, Portugal and Greece and want the UK to have something similar.
Prisoner release: Andy Burnham’s difficult choices
The UK may have a new prime minister, but the problem of prison overcrowding in England and Wales remains. Andy Burnham recently clarified the details of the Sentencing Act 2026, which aims to release prisoners earlier than usual.
We might soon have the technology to reach other star systems
The recent confirmation of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet called LHS 1140b has created a wave of interest within the astronomy community. The planet orbits within the habitable zone around its parent star – a red dwarf located some 48 light years from Earth.
What Spider-Man: Brand New Day can teach us about loss and grief
This article contains spoilers for Spider-man: Brand New Day Spider-Man’s origin story in the comics is rooted in the death of his Uncle Ben. He is a hero driven by grief – on a mission, to begin with, to avenge his uncle’s death. In the latest iteration of Spider-Man, however, his grief is different. In the cinematic Marvel Universe, Spider-Man’s loss comes later in his hero’s journey – in the second film, Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). And instead of Uncle Ben, this Peter Parker loses his Aunt May.
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen – who gets to be visible, belong and be remembered?
This summer, as Edinburgh comes alive with the Festival, one of the most significant figures in contemporary photography comes to Scotland for the first time.
Lessons from Canada on assisted dying
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has argued that parliament should wait before returning to assisted dying until palliative and social care are properly funded. His intervention comes before MPs are due to debate a new assisted-dying bill for England and Wales on September 11.
How Queen Caroline turned King Arthur into an 18th-century royal PR strategy
Amid family feuds, damaging headlines and questions about its future role, Britain’s royal family has spent much of the past decade managing its public image. But the importance of good royal PR dates back centuries.
Adding an AI tool to Google Earth shook our trust in maps that has been centuries in the making
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Europe’s cartographers traded on their reputation for accuracy and detail at a time of huge societal change. But as demand grew for increasingly detailed maps of the world to support industrialisation at home and colonisation overseas, they didn’t always get it right.
The neuroscience behind a ‘runner’s high’
While most runners are chasing after a new goal or a personal best, some are chasing after something slightly more elusive: a runner’s high.
Why are deaf audiences still treated as an afterthought in theatre and cinema?
For deaf audiences, inclusion means more than being welcomed; it’s being able to attend performances with the same spontaneity and freedom as everyone else.
So THAT’s Why We See The Past As ‘The Good Old Days,’ Even If It Was Crap
It’s funny, isn’t it – every generation’s “good old days”, and the advent of what they say was the “greatest music ever”, usually happens to coincide with their childhood and early adulthood.
Will companies ever be run by an AI CEO?
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has speculated about how long it will take for artificial intelligence to replace senior leadership teams in organisations. “Shame on me,” Altman told the Conversations with Tyler podcast in November 2025, “if OpenAI is not the first big company run by an AI CEO.”
Molly Ringwald Names ‘Worst’ Job Of Her Career Due To ‘Really Difficult’ Co-Star
Molly RingwaldScreen legend Molly Ringwald is opening about one of her least favourite filming experiences.
Why AI wants you to buy more - and mindfulness could help you buy less
You search online for a pair of trainers. Minutes later, similar shoes appear on social media feeds. A shopping site offers a limited-time discount and suggests a matching jacket. This is no longer just an advert shown to millions of people. Increasingly, artificial intelligence is helping decide not only what you see, but which sales pitch is most likely to persuade you.
Indigenous communities aren’t rejecting tourism – they just want to shape it themselves
Imagine the scene: tourists riding in a jeep through Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela. With their cameras at the ready, they listen to stories of gang violence and gawp at people’s homes, believing they are learning about the “real” Rio beyond the glamorous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
Once-weekly HIV pill as effective as daily dose, research shows
Around 78% of people who are living with HIV take a daily pill to manage their infection. These drugs work by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying.
Trump’s Efforts to Sway Foreign Elections are Missing Something
The president is being all-too-brazen.
Ceuta and Melilla: how the colonial legacies of these cities have shaped migration in the region
Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave on the Moroccan mainland, was unprepared for the arrival of more than 70,000 undocumented migrants on July 30. They arrived mostly by sea, from Morocco via the Tarajal breakwaters and its shoreline.