From KGB Cells to Alligator Alcatraz: How Authoritarians Normalize the Grotesque
During a recent trip to Tallinn, I visited the horrific manifestations of an unredeemable totalitarian regime. A similar system is unfolding in Trump's America.
$10mn of USAID contraceptives to be burned in France
The shipment destined for poor nations ended up stuck in Europe due to the shutdown of the agency A $10 million shipment of US-funded contraceptives will be incinerated in France,…
First Look: iOS 26 Public Beta
iOS 26! It feels like just last year we were here discussing iOS 18. How time flies. After a year that saw the debut of Apple Intelligence and the subsequent…
Bitcoin Bear Makes High Stakes Options Wager on Drop to $110,000
A crypto investor just made a high-stakes wager that Bitcoin will fall at least 8% to below $110,000 by early August.
The Thursday Murder Club, Agatha Christie and Poker Face: Why millions of us are turning to cosy crime for comfort
A century ago, the crime fiction industry was flourishing. In 1925, Agatha Christie published her fifth book, The Secret of Chimneys, while her third Poiro...
Trump tussles with Jerome Powell on rare visit to Federal Reserve
Fed chair pushes back on Trump criticism of renovation costs as president presses central bank to cut interest rates
India under pressure to seal trade deal with U.S. as deadline looms
As the window to seal a trade deal with the U.S. closes, analysts say Washington has its reasons to finalize an agreement with India sooner rather than later.
First Look: macOS Tahoe Public Beta
For many years, Apple’s annual operating-system cycle seemed to be all about the iPhone, with the occasional bone thrown to the Mac or iPad. But Apple’s latest operating-system releases…
Budget move could raise taxes on high-emissions cars and vans
Government’s Tax Strategy Group outlines options targeting heavier and dirtier vehicles
SEC Stays Bitwise Crypto ETF Launch Despite Approval
- The SEC approved the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF conversion, then immediately stayed the decision. - The fund holds Bitcoin at a 78.7% weighting with $1.4 billion in assets…
Hugo Ekitike joins up with Liverpool teammates in Hong Kong less than 24 hours on from £79million move
Hugo Ekitike met his new Liverpool team-mates for the first time in Hong Kong after flying in less than 24 hours on from completing his £79million move fro...
EU poised to retaliate over US tariffs
Brussels is prepared to impose 15% duties unless trade talks with Washington yield a deal by August The European Union member states have drawn up a list of US goods…