Chinese authorities imposed new restrictions on foreign travel in order to stop cutting-edge technology and top-flight researchers from leaving, taking a step closer to a regime that had characterized a more closed-off China of decades past. Though senior civil servants and executives at state-owned enterprises have long faced limits on ...
Month: September 2026
Russia’s ‘gray zone’ tactics in Europe rattle NATORussia’s ‘gray zone’ tactics in Europe rattle NATO
Multiple incidents involving NATO forces responding to what European powers said was Russian aggression drove calls for the military alliance to more actively hit back at Moscow. NATO forces shot down a drone over Lithuania, Warsaw scrambled jets over Russian aerial attacks near Poland’s border with Ukraine, and Denmark said ...
Saudi Arabia under military pressure from Iran, HouthisSaudi Arabia under military pressure from Iran, Houthis
Saudi Arabia is coming under increased military pressure on both its northern and southern borders, marking one of the sternest challenges yet for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iran-backed Iraqi militias recently forced the closure of the kingdom’s East-West pipeline, which had emerged as a key conduit for oil exports ...
China’s weak economic figures stoke calls for fiscal stimulusChina’s weak economic figures stoke calls for fiscal stimulus
China reported downbeat consumption and investment figures, bolstering economists’ calls for fiscal stimulus to drive growth in the world’s second-biggest economy. Overall retail sales grew less than expected, while fixed-asset investment declined more than the year-to-date average; the country is already grappling with its slowest non-COVID growth in decades, persistently ...
Political and business leaders back AIPolitical and business leaders back AI
Political and business leaders poured cold water on calls from AI giants to slow the pace of technological development, while the prospects of a US-China detente looked slim. US President Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live panel discussion to argue that worries about AI’s impact were ...
Leading legal experts say sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of UK obligationsLeading legal experts say sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of UK obligations
More than 130 counsels and KCs sign letter to PM saying international law requires further measures to stop illegal settlements More than 130 legal experts, including 18 king’s counsel (KCs), have written to Andy Burnham saying that sanctions on Israeli settlements “fall far short” of Britain’s obligations under the international ...
Legend of Destruction review – starry voices grace animated telling of the Jewish revolt against the RomansLegend of Destruction review – starry voices grace animated telling of the Jewish revolt against the Romans
Eight years in the making, the innovative film uses painted still images – it’s like being read a graphic novel by a cast including Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly and Elliott Gould This Israeli animated film has been largely hanging around in limbo since it was finished in 2021 after taking ...
‘The entire world belongs to Matthew Rhys, and we just live in it’: why the incredible actor broke Emmy records‘The entire world belongs to Matthew Rhys, and we just live in it’: why the incredible actor broke Emmy records
The star of Widow’s Bay is that rarest of talents – someone who can do whatever he wants and make it utterly believable. No wonder he just made TV history On Monday night, Matthew Rhys made history. He is now officially the first actor ever to win Emmy awards for ...
Are you outraged by Sydney Sweeney – again? More fool you | Marina HydeAre you outraged by Sydney Sweeney – again? More fool you | Marina Hyde
Today it’s a silly sports betting ad, but I can’t see anything she’s done that’s worth this ire. She’s in her 20s: she does dumb things. Enjoy! Would it be insanely unfashionable to defend Sydney Sweeney? You may or may not have heard that the Euphoria star has done an ...
Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: ‘We are in the last grab of the extraction era’Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: ‘We are in the last grab of the extraction era’
From Obama’s chef to a big cat obsessive, the actor has gathered experts from all over the world for a film about how to heal our besieged planet. He talks about naysayers, elephant tusks – and the wonders of venison Benedict Cumberbatch is dreading stepping outside. He’s speaking to me ...