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Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.
The world is entering a post-postcard age
This means fewer ghastly pictures of sunsets. More ghastly Instagram
Rules for “truth machines”
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
Can French nukes protect Europe if Donald Trump walks away?
Europeans are keen on nuclear collaboration with Emmanuel Macron. What if Marine Le Pen becomes president?
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats
Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.