Sheikh Tahnoon: the most powerful man you’ve never heard of
The UAE’s spymaster is also one of the richest financiers on the planet. Now he has his sights on AI dominance. Jack Shenker explores the sh...
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Why did a Democrat endorse a Republican in Michigan senate race? - The Latest
Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens has endorsed the Republican candidate for the Senate after a spat with her party’s own candidate in M...
The ‘blockers’ who stood up to Elon Musk’s Doge
What happens when Elon Musk and a bunch of tech bros try to rip up the US government? Journalist Michael Lewis – the author of Moneyball and...
Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty
What if someone told you the truth about the economy? For years, governments have tried spending more, spending less, cutting red tape, Brex...
From Shakespeare to Star Trek: Patrick Stewart’s extraordinary life – The Latest
Tributes have poured in for Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86. The distinguished actor had a long and varied career that began on stage...
Donald Trump’s Texas Troubles
Washington bureau chief David Smith reports from Texas, where the Democrats are hopeful of a stunning victory that could also signal a much...
Shock and anger in Spain after deadly train crash – The Latest
Spain has begun three days of mourning after at least 69 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a crash between two high-speed...
How students toppled Serbia’s strongman
After two years of protests, a student-led movement has defeated Serbia’s authoritarian leader, Aleksander Vučić, at the ballot box. But can...
Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
In his first budget as chancellor, John Healey has pledged to offer ‘breathing space’ to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’. The...
Do we really need to be prepping for disaster?
Food security expert Prof Tim Lang and prepper and YouTube influencer Ana talk about the government’s new campaign encouraging the public to...
Harry Kane’s historic Ballon d’Or win
Harry Kane is the men’s Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win the trophy in 25 years. At a lavish ceremony at the Palladi...
Is this the end for Benjamin Netanyahu?
It’s being called the most consequential election in Israel’s history. Emma Graham-Harrison explains what’s at stake. Help support our indep...
How Lula beat far-right Bolsonaro in Brazil – The Latest
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth term as president, defeating the far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in a dram...
How Abu Dhabi bought Andy Burnham’s Manchester
After the prime minister recently intervened to defend Manchester City’s beleaguered ownership, many began to ask: just how deep are the tie...
‘Culture is stagnant, so politics is stuck’ – playwright James Graham | Radical Thinking
Are we doomscrolling our way into a democratic crisis? That’s what the playwright James Graham fears may be happening, as he suggests that o...
Who will be the next James Bond? – The Latest
The search for the next James Bond may be in the final stages, with screen tests reportedly taking place this weekend. Callum Turner, Jack L...
Brazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon
Our Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, heads to Roraima to hear what’s at stake for the rainforest and the communities that live the...
PHP: Pretty Huge Problem with the internet – The Latest
Websites around the world have been taken offline as governments and businesses scramble to fix a flaw in the computer language PHP. There a...
Are the Tories back?
Political correspondent Aletha Adu explores whether the Conservative party under Kemi Badenoch is about to become, once again, the UK’s lead...
‘Climate vandalism’: Jackdaw gasfield approval condemned - The Latest
Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will p...