From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy. ...
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalisedTrump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised
The US president says a “great settlement” to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are “speculative”. ...
Grooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBCGrooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBC
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author. ...
World Cup shows off soccer’s globalizationWorld Cup shows off soccer’s globalization
The globalization of professional soccer has turned players into polyglots, even as global entertainment is increasingly siloed. As soccer professionalized, clubs realized that verbal communication was an “essential working tool,” the Financial Times wrote: “Some multinational businesses could learn from the linguistic sophistication of football teams.” De facto polyglots, Belgians ...
Medical tourism boom in ChinaMedical tourism boom in China
China is a growing hub for medical tourism, offering cutting-edge procedures cheaper than Western patients can access at home. An infusion of CAR-T cancer immunotherapy costs up to $475,000 in the US; in China, as little as $150,000. China has set up a special international medical tourism zone in Hainan, ...
China scolds e-commerce giantsChina scolds e-commerce giants
Chinese regulators accused leading e-commerce platforms of misleading marketing tactics ahead of 618, the country’s second-largest annual shopping bonanza. The scolding dented shares of Alibaba and JD.com and came weeks after regulators told the companies to avoid an aggressive price war that has squeezed profits and set the government back ...
Europe at risk of AI-driven irrelevanceEurope at risk of AI-driven irrelevance
Europe’s AI buildout is orders of magnitude too small, and if it does not step up it will be left as an economic backwater, a group of AI policy thinkers warned. Europe hosts just 5% of global AI compute, compared to the US’ 80%, the group said. The EU’s flagship ...
Europe’s defense setbacks pile upEurope’s defense setbacks pile up
The UK defense secretary resigned Thursday after accusing the prime minister of being too frugal with military spending at a time of “rising threats,” adding to Europe’s defense woes. Italy’s defense chief said peers across the continent are “grappling with the very same challenges,” as calls for increased military spending ...
‘My mayor Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish’: who’s behind the Knicks chant uniting New York?‘My mayor Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish’: who’s behind the Knicks chant uniting New York?
As the Knicks edge closer to winning the NBA finals for the first time in decades, a viral chant – posted by Kalshi – has become New York City’s anthem The New York Knicks are 3-1 up in the NBA finals, one game away from winning the championship for the ...
Software Update Automatically Turns off Amazon Delivery Drivers’ AC During Dangerous Summer HeatSoftware Update Automatically Turns off Amazon Delivery Drivers’ AC During Dangerous Summer Heat
A software update to some Amazon delivery vehicles is automatically turning off the air conditioning after a few seconds if the driver is not in their seat, according to multiple Amazon delivery drivers who are complaining about the update online. According to Amazon delivery drivers, the new update is for ...