Voters in Gorton and Denton abandoned the government

Recent scandals have tarnished the image of one of Brazil’s most important democratic institutions

Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, Donald Trump considers attacking Iran

The psychological toll it takes is huge—and mostly hidden

Richard Cockett, a senior editor, considers whether one is possible in Ukraine  

Should AI labs unquestioningly obey the Pentagon’s orders?

Britain’s twin populists have a symbiotic relationship

Britain's populist parties Reform UK and the Greens gain support among economically insecure voters, challenging Labour and Conservative dominance in British politics.

Keir Starmer's cautious approach to the Iran conflict contrasts with Tony Blair's Iraq war support, highlighting tensions in the Anglo-American relationship.

The squabble between America’s government and Anthropic makes an AI disaster more likely

AI companion apps offer sycophantic virtual lovers who never judge or betray, marking a shift from brooding romantic heroes to servile digital partners.

Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls an election to take on the hard right again

Dartmouth College and other elite universities abandon century-old swimming requirements for graduation, citing racial disparities in swimming ability among students.

Formula One's transformation from a gentlemen's hobby into a global entertainment business under Liberty Media, which has doubled revenues to $3.9bn since 2017.

Argentina’s president has much to shout about. But job worries loom

Animated films have surged from 2.8% of the American and Canadian film market in 1995 to 23.9% in 2024, with universal themes and global appeal driving success.

Corporate lobbyists push for federal food labelling standards to avoid a patchwork of state laws inspired by the Make America Healthy Again movement championed by Robert F. Kennedy junior.

Africa's development debate centres on whether to support large firms and infrastructure projects or nurture small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs to drive economic growth.

Lithuania’s citizen-soldiers are part of growing volunteer forces in the Baltics

They’re not laughing now, are they?