Gangbusters British economy suggests the BoE will continue cutting rates
Defying the cheery week of economic data is the steep rise in teenagers on disability benefits.
Trump is losing the ability to be all things to all men
His knack for destroying an opponent with a simple nickname is faltering too.
Letters: why a drop in neonatal deaths after Lucy Letby’s removal doesn’t prove her guilt
This week’s letters voice concern over the Letby and Trump trials and discuss private school tax plus a widespread myth about Theresa May’s resignation.
Ukraine pushes forwards with daring Kursk invasion
Four airfields were targeted, a Russian Su-34 was allegedly downed, and over a hundred Russian soldiers are claimed to have been captured today alone as Ukraine consolidates control over its gains in Kursk.
Why Japan’s prime minister decided to step down and who might replace him
Fumio Kishida was considered a consistent foreign policy performer but has struggled to overcome dire approval ratings at home.
The fun of Stewart Lee’s new show is in its continual baiting of the audience
In Basic Lee, the leftfield comedian leans into the insufferable character he’s playing.
Elon Musk’s victory against GARM is a big win for online freedom
The dissolution of GARM, one of the most aggressive enemies of online freedom, is an enormously significant moment in the struggle to preserve free speech.
Iranian attack on Israel looms amid dashed hopes of ceasefire talks
The only thing that will prevent an attack is a ceasefire in Gaza, warn three senior Iranian security officials.
The Castro Regime is providing Cubans as cannon fodder to Putin
Young Cuban men are being killed fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine as a result of the historic subordination of the Castro regime to Moscow’s dictates.
Setbacks of Russian mercenaries in Mali challenge Moscow’s strategy in Africa
The Tinzaouaten incident was a major blow to the Wagner Group, representing its largest known loss of life in Africa.
Those questioning Lucy Letby’s guilt extend beyond the usual conspiracy theorists
The crux of the uncertainty around Letby’s convictions is the absence of direct, forensic evidence.
Russia evacuates tens of thousands as Ukrainians advance
Putin is rallying forces against the “invaders” as Ukraine’s unprecedented offensive into Russia enters its sixth day.
Paris 2024: the best and worst Olympics moments
France bid the Olympic Games adieu last night. Aside from the odd hiccup, the fortnight of competitions offered the world awe-inspiring entertainment.
Graham Thorpe’s batting was something very special
Thorpe was England’s best batsman of the 1990s and, at the turn of the century, quite possibly the best batsman in the world.
Market gyrations stoke recession worries
As the dust settles, the big question is whether last week’s market ructions were a harbinger of weaker growth.
Ukraine annihilates Russia’s Lipetsk airfield as Kursk attack progresses
A massive strike on a Russian air base has bolstered Ukraine’s Kursk offensive, but fears are mounting in Donetsk as Russian forces advance.
Salome: Alison Pogorelc masters a notoriously difficult work
At Des Moines Metro Opera Festival, Pogorelc’s sharp eye and decisive directing produced a stunning success.
Word Watch: SOS grammar
As in so many areas of life now, language is used aggressively to control how we think.