Amid the coverage of Sam Altman returning to the helm of OpenAI, women are being written out of the future of artificial intelligence. Luba Kassova reflects the concerns about the biases embedded in AI models and emphasizes the need for ​diversity and inclusion in shaping the future of the technology. Read by Sharon Bott.

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Where are all the ‘godmothers’ of AI? Women’s voices are not being heard

Sophie was too scared to go outside; Hendrix will chew anything when left alone. As the number of dogs in the UK has exploded, so has the number of unruly pooches. Gaby Hinsliff delves into the rise of behavioural challenges in the canine population of Britain and reflects on the essential measures to tackle these issues. Read by Sharon Bott.

In the dog house: why are so many of Britain’s dogs behaving badly?

‘Hope Sogni’ is launching a hypothetical FIFA election campaign to represent women and show that the game could be run differently. Suzanne Wrack considers whether AI challenges the power structures within football and brings a different perspective to the FIFA table. Read by Emma Powell.

Meet the AI-created football expert aiming to teach Infantino a lesson

A recently unsealed legal complaint alleges that ​Meta intentionally designed their platforms to addict ​children and allowed ​underage users to have accounts. However, Kari Paul reveals the company argues that it has implemented safety measures for teens and supports parental approval requirements for app downloads by minors. Read by Emma Powell.

Meta designed platforms to get children addicted, court documents allege

He first became prime minister in 1996 and has been pushing the country further right ever since. Most agree his political days are numbered – but the approach he established will prove very difficult to shift. Joshua Leifer reflects on the collapse of Benjamin Netanyahu’s entire political project. Read by Jonathan Booth.

The Netanyahu doctrine: how Israel’s longest-serving leader reshaped the country in his image

The recent deal between Israel and Hamas to pause hostilities and release some Israeli hostages reflects a shift in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach. Still, it doesn't indicate a softening of his position. Simon Tisdall reflects on why the deal, influenced by pressure from the hostage families and the recognition that the IDF and security establishment have a broader duty, may lead to a temporary truce and limited aid deliveries, but the future remains uncertain. Read by Michael Bott.

The pressure on Netanyahu is starting to tell – this truce shows something has changed

Geert Wilders' far-right party emerged as the biggest in the Dutch elections, highlighting both the media's and the outgoing government's failure to recognize the threat. Cas Mudde explores how the victory of Wilders and the potential coalition negotiations will impact Dutch and European politics, with the Netherlands likely to change its role and policy within the EU. Read by Jonathan Booth.

The Netherlands underestimated the far right – and Geert Wilders

A new TikTok trend sees young women eschewing hustle culture to focus on life outside work. Daisy Jones reflects on this shift in attitude towards work, as young people prioritise work-life balance and monthly wages over ambitious careers. Read by Emma Powell.

Gen Z want to work 'lazy girl jobs'. Who can blame them?

Andrew Wylie is agent to an extraordinary number of the planet’s biggest authors. His knack for making highbrow writers very rich helped to define a literary era – but is his reign now coming to an end? Alex Blasdel explores the legendary literary agent's legacy, providing insight into how agents influence the books you see on the shelves. Read by Gary Furlong.

Days of The Jackal: how Andrew Wylie turned serious literature into big business

Research conducted by ​Oxfam reveals that twelve billionaires, including ​Jeff Bezos, ​Bill Gates, and ​Elon Musk, produce more greenhouse gas emissions from their luxury purchases and investments than 2.1 million homes combined. Sandra Laville highlights the colossal environmental impact of the super-rich. Read by Sharon Bott.

Twelve billionaires’ climate emissions outpollute 2.1m homes, analysis finds

The perils of putting off fatherhood

Should you wait to become a father? As more men choose to have children later in life, Alison Motluk explains how the drop in fertility that comes with age can increase the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia. Read by Emma Powell.


The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health

From failing to develop the plot, feeling invasive to the characters or being treated with a misogynistic gaze, Gen Z has had enough of sex scenes. Aneesa Ahmed discusses the younger generation's call for more thoughtful representations of sex on screen and the shows that model new ways of getting erotic television right. Read by Sharon Bott.

Icky, pointless, invasive – is this the death of sex on TV?

At one of the most challenging times to be a leader in foreign affairs, David Cameron is now at the helm. Patrick Wintour explains that the authority of a former U.K. leader could ease negotiations but the  resurrection his political career could backfire on Rishi Sunak. Read by Michael Bott.

David Cameron is a big international figure but what will he do as UK foreign secretary?

Anxiety is an obvious response to world events. But what if fear is actually a motivational emotion driving change? Here, Robert Peckham reveals why the history of fear is the history of hope. Read by Jonathan Booth.

We live in troubled times, but can fear be a force for good?

There's an evolutionary explanation for the likes of Barbie and Hello Kitty. Joshua Paul Dale explains the role cuteness plays in society, and how we are hardwired to respond to it. Read by Michael Bott.

Why do we find cuteness so hard to resist?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will maintain overall security control in Gaza for an indefinite period, rejecting calls for a ceasefire one month after Hamas's attack. Oliver Holmes reflects on how this indicates Israel's intent to retain regional authority despite international concerns.

Netanyahu says Israel will have 'overall security responsibility' in Gaza after war

Economist Yanis Varoufakis explores how the digital economy has transformed capitalism, raising questions about its future and the need for a new economic model. In this opinion piece, he argues that - rather than turbo-charging the free market - Amazon and others have brought back a kind of feudalism. Read by Michael Bott.

Has the digital economy killed capitalism?

James O’Brien on the politicians who always let you down

If Britain is broken, talk radio host James O’Brien knows who to blame, from Nigel Farage to Jeremy Corbyn to Boris Johnson. Tim Jonze discusses O’Brien's new book "How They Broke Britain," which explores the factors behind the UK's political chaos. Read by Simon Mattacks.

'I was young and naive – now I’m wizened and cynical': James O’Brien on the politicians who always let you down

High house prices, soaring rents, and benefit cuts are forcing more and more residents to seek help from local authorities. Patrick Butler reports that local council leaders are calling for fundamental policy changes to address the systemic issues affecting councils nationwide. Read by Jonathan Booth.

England’s 'broken' housing system is now a problem no council can avoid

In the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict, incidents of antisemitism in Germany have risen and the country's government is grappling with how to respond. The nation's antisemitism commissioner, Felix Klein, has condemned the violence but also expressed concerns about curtailing the rights of peaceful protester. Ashifa Kassam reflects on the emotional nature of the debate. Read by Sharon Bott.