Fairyland is a bittersweet film about a girl brought up by her gay father in a blizzard of glitter and feather boas in 1970s San Francisco. Its makers discuss its resonance, its tragedies – and their own boho childhoods When Sofia Coppola logs on to our video call, her friend ...
What is killing Sumatra’s elephants? The battle to save one of our rarest animalsWhat is killing Sumatra’s elephants? The battle to save one of our rarest animals
Investigators are still searching for what caused the recent deaths of a mother and her calf, but conservationists say the animal’s shrinking habitat may be the first place to look The two elephants were found dead in the Indonesian province of Bengkulu, in an area of “production forest” in southern ...
If you’re still on Elon Musk’s X, ask yourself this: why? | Jonathan LiewIf you’re still on Elon Musk’s X, ask yourself this: why? | Jonathan Liew
Some argue that quitting the platform formerly known as Twitter cedes the space to malign actors. But it’s an open sewer, beyond redemption You can read the Tottenham striker Richarlison launching a defiant broadside at the newly crowned champions. “Next season, we will compete for the title,” he says. “Arsenal ...
The strange surveilled life of Piper Rockelle: why did a former child influencer decide to go on OnlyFans?The strange surveilled life of Piper Rockelle: why did a former child influencer decide to go on OnlyFans?
She made millions as a tween and teenager by posting clips of herself and her friends on YouTube. Then the business collapsed amid acrimony. What does her success in the adult industry, at 18, say about surveillance, social media and sexualisation? ‘Honestly, the answer is kind of gross,” says Piper ...
US and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern LebanonUS and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon
US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait Trump accuses Iran of stalling peace deal to ‘outwait’ him until US midterms The US has carried out new strikes inside Iran , targeting a military facility and downing Iranian attack drones, US officials said, ...
‘This isn’t freedom’: anger, anxiety and tears as Iran’s internet flickers back‘This isn’t freedom’: anger, anxiety and tears as Iran’s internet flickers back
After 88 days of near-total blackout, first reactions to the return of partial connectivity were not celebratory After 88 days of near-total internet blackout in Iran, long-delayed messages, images and poems flooded phones and social media feeds at about 5pm on Tuesday, when still-limited connectivity flickered back to life. The ...
Human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese on life under US sanctions – podcastHuman rights lawyer Francesca Albanese on life under US sanctions – podcast
The UN’s special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on the war in Gaza, living under US sanctions and accusations of antisemitism For a brief period this month, the human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese seemed to have some relief. In an extraordinary move in July last year, the Trump administration placed ...
US strikes Iran targets for second time in three daysUS strikes Iran targets for second time in three days
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war. ...
China tries to balances AI push with job displacement fearsChina tries to balances AI push with job displacement fears
China is trying to balance its society-wide AI push with mounting concerns over the tech’s disruptive socioeconomic effects. Beijing’s vice premier was “shaken” after China’s largest employers warned him last year of AI’s potential impact on their workforces, The Wall Street Journal reported. While policymakers have touted AI’s “job creation” ...
Tech firms deepen Asia chip investmentsTech firms deepen Asia chip investments
Tech giants are deepening their investments in Asia’s chip sector as demand for compute explodes. Nvidia is planning to invest $150 billion annually in Taiwan; CEO Jensen Huang called the island the “epicenter” of the AI revolution, days after challenger AMD announced a $10 billion investment there. And Samsung is ...