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Polling precedent and economic data suggest the Democrats shouldn’t get ahead of themselves
Abundant electricity in the north was supposed to power a new wave of industrialisation. But projects are struggling to scale up
About half of applicants are using tools such as ChatGPT to help write cover letters but, without editing, the language is ‘clunky’
Secret presentation for officers reveals plans for overwhelming strikes in early stages of potential war against Nato
A virtual Ikea store without any products might seem like good advertising — but is it fun for the consumer?
Neighbourhood groups try to impose order after collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s regime leaves security vacuum
Japan’s tallest, most storied peak is just a couple of hours from Tokyo. Here’s everything you need to know to reach the top — for hikers of all levels
This week’s rout signals the end of post-pandemic stability and the beginning of a new period of unpredictability
The proponent of ‘Africapitalism’ on the legacy of imperialism — and why he’s getting into the business of oil
Weird, private interpretations of pop lyrics are like the humble, non-showbiz person’s cover versions
Violence on British streets has reopened an age-old debate about what drives disorder — and what can be done about it
A summer Covid outbreak has left staff wondering if they should skip work, come in, or do something in between
Campaign on YouTube to boost Instagram’s appeal to young people skirted search group’s rules for marketing to under-18s
Nice’s backing for Casgevy comes after UK became first country to give drug regulatory approval
Gallows humour and beach trips conceal fear about next phase of Israeli-Iranian antagonism
Summer is here, and so are the seaside scavengers. But we have lots in common with the much-maligned birds — let’s celebrate it
When authors pay tribute to booksellers, it’s not only a virtuous circle — it’s a double dose of joy for readers too
That many of the cancers are gastrointestinal offers clues and could point to microplastics
The stakes of a fight over ‘astronomical’ profits in low-tax countries are visible only in fine print
Moscow’s forces have captured almost double the amount of land Kyiv liberated in 2023
‘Vampire Therapist’, where you play a bloodsucking counsellor, is one of a wave of titles putting psychology at the centre
Plain-speaking Minnesotan brings Midwestern folksiness and progressive appeal to the Democratic ticket
Improvements to data infrastructure are needed if AI is to help fix the UK national health service
Much of the Republicans’ ‘weirdness’ stems from their new tech friends
Most complex east-west exchange in decades was almost scuppered by death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny
