Briefing: Iran war raises the risk of a bond market shock
Strategic angle: Wild swings in UK gilts point to strains that will hurt government finances and jack up borrowing costs for us all
Editorial Staff Mar 21
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: The new old world
Strategic angle: A Gulf war, an oil spike, a tense Europe: the 20th century is back
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for
Strategic angle: The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini's grim assessment: 'Without firm political and financial support, we face a slow death'
Strategic angle: The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization amid Israeli attacks.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Iran war: Israel launches strikes on Tehran, Beirut
Strategic angle: The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes on Beirut and 'regime targets' in Tehran. The US has temporarily eased sanctions on some Iranian oil.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: An ultra-modern artist: 'Renoir and Love' and 'Renoir Drawings' at the Musée d'Orsay
Strategic angle: Challenging his reputation as a sentimental artist, two exhibitions of paintings and drawings highlight Renoir's affinity for working-class subjects and the complexity of his compositions.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Cop Hood Surfs On Random Driver's Car To Catch Teen On Minibike
Strategic angle: An Oklahoma City cop commandeered a stranger's car hood to pursue teens riding minibikes without headlights.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans
Strategic angle: Trump addresses market concerns amid rising tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Mitsubishi Is Making A Rally-Inspired Pickup, And America Isn’t On The List
Strategic angle: Born in the Australian Outback, the new flagship Triton Raider leans harder into off-road grit with a sharper, more capable edge.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans
Strategic angle: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Hawaii hit by severe flash floods
Strategic angle: Officials warn some residents could be trapped by rising waters as Wahiawā dam on Oahu ‘may collapse at any time’.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Audi’s Facelifted Q4 E-Tron Slips Out And Shows Nearly Everything
Strategic angle: The electric crossover is getting a light refresh and a technology overhaul
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Old-growth forests store a lot more carbon than managed forests, study finds
A new study reveals that Swedish old-growth forests hold 83% more carbon than their managed counterparts.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Man Utd fury at 'astonishing' and 'baffling' penalty decisions
Strategic angle: Manchester United are left furious over 'astonishing' refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Senegal Stripped of Africa Cup of Nations Title, Morocco Declared Champion
CAF appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final match, awarding title to Morocco.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Your Stellantis EV Can Now Use Tesla Superchargers, But There’s A $230 Catch
Strategic angle: Tesla’s charging network is now open to Stellantis vehicles, though the way you actually connect is not as simple as expected.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Synthesis of amino acids from carbon reaches 97% efficiency with cell-free system
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking method achieves high efficiency in amino acid synthesis, crucial for biological processes.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Yukon-V? GMC Appears To Be Working On A Supercharged Full-Size SUV
Strategic angle: A 682-horsepower Yukon with all-terrain tires and lifted air suspension would be unlike anything GMC has offered before.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Opening a new window into superconductivity by reimagining a classic tool
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking approach to achieving room-temperature superconductors could revolutionize energy transmission.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Swalwell drops lawsuit against Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations
Strategic angle: The lawsuit was related to allegations of mortgage fraud involving a Trump administration official.
Editorial Staff Mar 20