How a career pivot made me feel better about the world (opens on the publisher’s site)
When Bruce Cherry hit a dead patch in his career, he found green shoots of hope in an unexpected vocation.
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From tight races to broken records, here's what you need to know about Emmys 2026 (opens on the publisher’s site)
The 2026 Emmy Awards are almost here and we have all the information to keep you up to date and ceremony-ready.
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like (opens on the publisher’s site)
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel supplies (opens on the publisher’s site)
The US president says Ukraine's attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure are contributing to global fuel shortages.
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China (opens on the publisher’s site)
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak (opens on the publisher’s site)
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in AugustA coroner in Pennsylvania announced the death of a 40-year-old woman associated with the state’s ongoing measles outbreak. The death appears to mark the third in the US state’s ongoing…
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station (opens on the publisher’s site)
The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
The Units’ Digital Stimulation is synthpunk perfection (opens on the publisher’s site)
The Units are a band I discovered in part thanks to No Dogs in Space. During their miniseries on The Screamers (another incredible band worth checking out), they mention synthpunk.org as one of their sources. And there's no better way to get my attention than to combine two of my favorite things…
French TV programme pulled after actress speaks out on Gaza (opens on the publisher’s site)
France Televisions has removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide.
Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland (opens on the publisher’s site)
US president says ‘many people agree’ with his view on unification, brushing off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendumDonald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy Burnham’s opposition to a referendum. “Everybody says that. Then things happen,” the US…
Leaders at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from UK (opens on the publisher’s site)
Call for constitutional change in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agendaThe first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are to affirm their countries’ right to seek independence from the UK at a summit that is likely to challenge Andy…
Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire to strike oil tanker (opens on the publisher’s site)
Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker
Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock (opens on the publisher’s site)
A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.
F1 leader Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as unlucky Norris misses out (opens on the publisher’s site)
The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds.
Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake (opens on the publisher’s site)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and pilot swim to safety after plane made emergency landing in lakeA Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.Representative Tom Tiffany says he was…
Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live (opens on the publisher’s site)
Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocsYou would think it’s a sort of self-explanatory thing, right? Well, you would be wrong, as Sweden has a fairly complex seven-step process for casting your votes.Voters take pick ballots from a station…
'Oh dear' - Foden sent off in the Manchester Derby! (opens on the publisher’s site)
Phil Foden sent off in the Manchester Derby
Europe's big names shine in Solheim Cup win over US (opens on the publisher’s site)
Charley Hull gets the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15½-12½ victory at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.
Who better to defend Reform’s latest millions than Honest Bob Jenrick? | John Crace (opens on the publisher’s site)
The man who once helped Richard ‘Dirty’ Desmond save a load of tax was wheeled out to face Laura KuenssbergYou wait years for one party donation of £36m and then two come along at once. Reform can hardly believe its luck. All hail the crypto billionaires. Tacky pale turquoise suits all round. And…
Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza (opens on the publisher’s site)
Woman’s family says she died of injuries after being shot in the head while sitting inside a tent near Khan YounisA pregnant Palestinian woman died on Saturday from injuries sustained after being shot in the head by Israeli forces south of Khan Younis, according to her family and medical workers…
Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes (opens on the publisher’s site)
Six people have been killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.
Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI (opens on the publisher’s site)
Ex-president urged party at closed-door fundraiser to create sweeping framework, from safety ‘slow-down’ to job lossesBarack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize a “public conversation” about AI management and safety in a closed-door Manhattan fundraiser last week.The comments by the former US…
Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth (opens on the publisher’s site)
Hampshire and Isle of Wight force says it wants to speak to men in connection with anti-migrant unrest that left seven officers injuredPolice have released images of six men they would like to speak to after violent disorder in Portsmouth last week that left seven officers injured.About 200 people…
Trump doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit (opens on the publisher’s site)
The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.