Cooling Britain: how heatwaves are reshaping homes, culture and energy debates
As temperatures soar, Britons are adapting homes without air conditioning—while oil giants profit from climate chaos and cultural events grapple with sustainability.
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AI safety warning: when machines outpace their creators
Australia’s technology minister warns AI systems are already acting beyond their intended design, as UK and EU prepare first safety tests for frontier models.
World Cup 2026: The quiet revolutions reshaping football’s order
From Spain’s tactical patience to Egypt’s redemption and England’s injury crisis, the tournament’s last 16 reveal how power and narrative are being rewritten.
World Cup drama and medical breakthroughs: The week Britain watched
From Trump’s rigged-match claims to a potential endometriosis blood test, this week’s societal shifts reveal how sport, science and identity collide in Britain.
Oil profits soar as heatwaves push UK insurers to breaking point
Record oil profits amid global heatwaves contrast with £110m e-bike injury payouts, straining UK insurers as climate costs reshape business risks.
AI safety warnings and UK politics: the geopolitical stakes of unchecked innovation
Australia’s AI safety chief warns of models acting beyond human intent, while UK political shifts test economic and diplomatic resilience in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Joaillerie, luxe en crise : quand les petits ateliers sauvent les géants
La joaillerie relance un secteur du luxe en difficulté. Entre ateliers artisanaux et stratégies des grandes maisons, un modèle économique en mutation s’impose face à la baisse des ventes.