The race to study the North Water between Canada and Greenland before it changes has led to a bold plan for an Inuit-run protected area Electric-blue meltwater sprays up under Terry Noah’s snowmobile as he races across sea ice extending out from Canada’s northernmost public community: Grise Fiord in Nunavut, ...
China’s demise was gleefully predicted by the west – meanwhile, it built an AI revolution | Larry ElliottChina’s demise was gleefully predicted by the west – meanwhile, it built an AI revolution | Larry Elliott
Free AI models that are as good as the investment-hungry US versions will disrupt global markets, and offer Britain a lesson Almost from the moment it began, the end of the Chinese economic miracle has been much anticipated. Thick and fast, the books have come explaining how it will end ...
Down by the Hudson – ode to a New York swimming creek – in picturesDown by the Hudson – ode to a New York swimming creek – in pictures
For more than a decade Caleb Stein has been photographing a communal swimming creek in Poughkeepsie, New York. Returning every summer, he documented the community at a timeless spot. He talks about the people he has met Down by the Hudson is published by Palo Press with an accompanying exhibition ...
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impactUN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. ...
Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supplyChannel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. ...
King hails ‘unprecedented’ Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in LondonKing hails ‘unprecedented’ Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry. ...
Uber launches UK’s first robotaxis with a driver – here’s what it’s like to ride in oneUber launches UK’s first robotaxis with a driver – here’s what it’s like to ride in one
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside. ...
The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisisThe overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why? ...
Asian data center boom faces backlashAsian data center boom faces backlash
Asia’s rapid data center buildout is sparking local pushback, as governments’ urge to capture value in the AI investment boom runs into constituents’ environmental and health concerns. Backlash is growing from India to Australia, Nikkei reported, leading not to less demand overall but redirected investments, as companies shift to areas ...
Uber to cut 10% of corporate roles in bid to get ‘faster’Uber to cut 10% of corporate roles in bid to get ‘faster’
Uber announced Wednesday that it will axe 10% of its global corporate workforce in its biggest cuts since the pandemic, as the ride-sharing firm contends with the threat from robotaxis. The bid to become “simpler and faster” will generate more savings to plough into Uber’s autonomous driving push, CEO Dara ...