He risks his life for entertainment, but getting an anecdote out of him is a trickier matter. Happily, Cruise is no stranger to knuckling down and pulling off the impossible By now, we’ve grown used to watching Tom Cruise excel at everything he does. Running in films? The best. Risking ...
Month: September 2026
Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the US midterms? Post your questions nowReader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the US midterms? Post your questions now
Who are the Democrats running in the midterms, and where do they stand? Our US political reporters will be hosting a series of conversations on the critical issues ahead of November. First up: the state of the Democrats, the party’s moderate and leftwing candidates and key races to watch. Drop ...
‘Who do they dream of becoming?’ Teenage girls in America – in pictures‘Who do they dream of becoming?’ Teenage girls in America – in pictures
As a child from a small Belgian farming town, Eva Verbeeck could only imagine what it was like growing up as an American teen. Then she began photographing them Continue reading… ...
Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and PeopleHackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
This article was produced in collaboration with WIRED. You can read their version of the article here. Hackers ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway, made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, and shared the files with 404 Media and WIRED, revealing in new detail how ...
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump. ...
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higherPetrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth. ...
Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of MeccaSaudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
The Iran-aligned militant group rejected the suggestion it had targeted Mecca, while the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attack Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, according to a spokesperson for the ...
The Palestinian school under siege – podcastThe Palestinian school under siege – podcast
At least five pupils at a village school in the West Bank have been killed in the last year by settlers and soldiers. Emma Graham-Harrison reports on how the school found itself on the frontline, while a teacher explains what life is like for staff and students. Waheed Abu Naim ...
OpenAI boss says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firmsOpenAI boss says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity. ...
China ramps up US soybean purchases ahead of summitChina ramps up US soybean purchases ahead of summit
China bought at least 1 million metric tons of US soybeans last week, Reuters reported, as the country ramps up purchases ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this month. Beijing has now fulfilled more than half of the 25 million-ton annual target it committed to through 2028 ...