Judah’s view More than 600 years ago, the Arab philosopher Ibn Khaldun observed a pattern that has repeated itself throughout history. He argued that groups rise through what he called — a powerful sense of social cohesion and shared purpose — but that within the success born of unity lie ...
Month: June 2026
World Cup gives limited economic boost to host countriesWorld Cup gives limited economic boost to host countries
The men’s soccer World Cup, which opens today, is the largest sporting event in the world, but the average host nation gets no economic boost from it, analysis suggested. Goldman Sachs looked at every tournament since 1982 and found negligible long-term impact, in part because most fans watch at home. ...
Trump questions North America trade deal renewalTrump questions North America trade deal renewal
US President Donald Trump said he was “not looking to renew” his country’s free trade deal with Canada and Mexico, a decision that could have huge economic consequences across North America. Trump has repeatedly criticized those countries over a range of issues, while adding on Wednesday that the US didn’t ...
Anthropic’s Amodei calls for workers’ rights over AIAnthropic’s Amodei calls for workers’ rights over AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for worker protection against AI-driven job losses and a new US regulatory body to oversee frontier AI research. Amodei said AI could soon threaten public safety, such as by producing biological or autonomous weapons that “in extreme cases could even threaten humanity itself,” and could ...
Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuriesPolice officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Jess Turnbull “had so much to look forward to in her career and her life”, the chief constable says. ...
Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding songOlivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack. ...
Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to themFacing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood. ...
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with childrenRyanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child. ...
Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trialJeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. ...
Claudia Sheinbaum: the wildly popular Mexican president dealing with drug violence, disappearances and Donald TrumpClaudia Sheinbaum: the wildly popular Mexican president dealing with drug violence, disappearances and Donald Trump
She started as an activist. Now she is Mexico’s president. Has she stayed true to her ideals? The president’s dressmaker works at home, down a narrow road in a working-class neighbourhood on the southernmost edge of Mexico City. There is no sign, just the house number marked in chalk on ...