The limit of what artificial intelligence can achieve, known as frontier AI, has crossed another threshold. AI can now plan and execute sophisticated cyber operations […]
Month: April 2026
‘A new world is being born’: author Rebecca Solnit on the ‘slow revolution’ the far right cannot tolerate
It’s easy to focus on authoritarians and their petty victories. But zoom out and the picture is more encouraging, says the woman who popularised the […]
Would Keir Starmer agree to step down after May?
In Westminster, Keir Starmer can breathe a sigh of relief that the front pages haven’t splashed on further Mandelson developments or Labour tensions for the […]
At This Minnesota Prison, A New Housing Experiment Transformed Life Inside
The outdated facility is slated for closure in 2029—but many still housed there now benefit from greater autonomy and rehabilitative programs.
Nigel Clarke: “Preserving fiscal sustainability must be Africa’s priority” [Interview]
Caught between imported inflation, dependence on international markets, and structural fragilities, African economies find themselves on the front line of a crisis they did not […]
Musician Bobby van Jaarsveld explores Vietnam in search for Tropika’s next island
From world-class diving spots to the iconic Golden Bridge, Bobby Van Jaarsveld shares his first impressions, unforgettable experiences, and why he believes it could be […]
The Future of Conservative Populism
Conservative populism has now firmly established itself as a significant force in most of the Western world. It remains unclear, however, whether it can build […]
Un réseau organisé dissémine sa propagande contre les pompes à chaleur sur Facebook
PARIS — Le plan d’électrification présenté jeudi par le gouvernement entend faire la part belle à l’électricité servant à chauffer les bâtiments, en subventionnant l’installation […]
Présidentielle : qui veut quoi, à gauche ?
Il y a ceux qui avancent en solo mais espèrent un ralliement de leurs partenaires, ceux qui ne jurent que par une primaire, ceux qui […]
Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth
Leadership] British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support […]
EU Aims Sanctions ‘Anti-circumvention Tool’ at Kyrgyzstan
The EU’s tool – branded as a “last resort measure” – is being used for the first time to cut off export of certain high-tech […]
Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz
Jump in prices comes as Donald Trump says vessels will need permission of US Navy to transit key waterway…See More
Bush community bands together to keep century-old tradition alive
A dedicated band of volunteers is keeping a cattle drive tradition alive to raise money for vital health services…See More
How Aussies near you are coping with the fuel crisis
Petrol prices are reshaping Australian life in ways big and small — from a grandmother’s isolation to a farmer’s future. …See More
Almost Half of America’s Kids Are Breathing Toxic Air
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Nearly […]
The Bronx Still Burns
The borough’s arson wave in the 1970s was caused by financial forces and political priorities that continue to hold power in New York City.
Trump Falls Asleep During Oval Office Event As His Decline Gets Even Worse
If the mainstream media weren’t so terrified of Trump, the story of how a declining president is being propped up and made to look functional […]
Trump should just finish the job on Iran
In “Alice in Wonderland”, the King of Hearts says gravely, “Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop.” […]
AI boom is hiding Korea’s next crisis
SEOUL — Few top economies are as surrounded by paradoxes in 2026 as South Korea. As fallout from the Middle East sends shockwaves around the […]
Sustainability and Inclusion come with a Price Attached, but it is a Price worth Paying
This is a guest post by Miroslav Imbrišević (Allen Hall/London & The Open University) Doing the right thing isn’t easy; if it were, the world […]