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Black Box: The Chatbots | Spirals
Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries …
Fun, flirty and fried to perfection: farewell to Chicken Shop Date, the YouTube show that helped kill off TV
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s series helped turn YouTube into a world-beating phenomenon. As it bows out, we remember …
‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation
Migration spokeperson says if Centre party wins power it will change law to end plight of British citizens hit…
Reform UK gets another £4m from crypto billionaire pardoned by Donald Trump
Ben Delo, who was convicted in 2022 for failure to apply anti-money laundering controls, is party’s second big…
Andoni Iraola defends transfer strategy and reveals Liverpool turned down options
Potential buys rejected for sporting or economic reasons Preference was ‘best players’ not specific right-wing…
In 2016, Trump pledged to erase the federal debt. It just hit $40tn
The trillions in tax cuts going to the rich and corporations could have instead been used to address the affor…
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in cou…
Are there any drinkable canned cocktails?
Palatable premix cocktails – well, ones that adults like, at least – are far and few between For somebody whos…
Tall tales: the 20 best giants in film – ranked!
On the 300th anniversary of Gulliver’s Travels, we celebrate the biggest film stars of them all – from a stone…
La Mesías review – this utterly bizarre TV show is unforgettable
Finally landing on Mubi, this Spanish mega-hit about six sisters drilled into becoming viral Christian pop sta…
Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia
The government’s increasingly hostile stance towards the Kremlin has drawn criticism from the far right – and …
Andy Burnham must face down unions over donation cap
It is no use promising to reform politics and return power to the people without addressing the power of the b…
An autism or ADHD diagnosis without access to treatment is a hollow outcome
Helen Macdonald responds to a report by the parliamentary and health service ombudsman The parliamentary and h…
Banning nuts from the skies would not keep people with allergies safe
Alison Smith says food bans do not improve compliance, they create a false sense of security in patients As th…
Don’t shy away from the language of loss
Words of condolence | Autumn versus winter | More fitting names Polly Hudson writes about how people don’t kno…
Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Company says it is slashing 10% of its workforce to make operations ‘simpler and faster’ • Uber drivers launch…
After the flood: human suffering on an unfathomable scale in Nepal’s worst-hit districts
Thousands remain missing and aid is hampered by treacherous conditions in communities almost wiped out of exis…
Quidditch, Muggles, magic: new Harry Potter trailer gives full look at TV show
HBO’s extended trailer reveals more details of JK Rowling’s wizarding world coming to screens this Christmas T…
Iran retaliates after US strikes reportedly kill wedding guests
Iran has accused the US of a ‘war crime’ after a missile blast killed at least four people, including a young …
Burnham’s first PMQs showed a leader who wants to please – but knows how to push back
Despite a long absence from parliament, Burnham showed he could hold his own and, despite some nerves, even en…
Andy Burnham faces an impossible job. At least he’s got a secret weapon – Kemi Badenoch
Labour is up against a Tory party with a leader who can’t stop getting lost in her own sense of brilliance. An…
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film …
I thought I was too broken for sex. Here’s how I found pleasure again
I was forced to examine the idea of sexual pleasure after a tumor was removed from my spinal cord Ten years ag…
Mayday review – Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh set cold war bromance alight
An American fighter pilot teams up with a retired KGB officer for hijinks and hilarity in Soviet Russia Ryan R…
Premier League transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data
After record spending in the transfer market, England’s top clubs have widened the gap to their European count…
The drugs found to slow down ageing – and you might already be taking them
Slimming jabs may extend people’s lifespan by another 10 years, study finds. Is this too good to be true?
Dozens arrested after fatal pre-dawn shootout in Dutch village
Police urged people in Overasselt to stay indoors after one person died and 34 were arrested Authorities have …
US launches new airstrikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare
Move from Washington quashes hopes that exchange of fire last weekend might not presage wider renewal of host…
Sydney’s beaches enter the drone age to get swimmers back in the water after spate of shark attacks
Seventy beaches across New South Wales are part of the $34m dawn-to-dusk drone-monitoring program, which one e…
Superfood or superhype? The four popular supplements you probably don’t need
People are increasingly getting health information from social media but many popular products don't necessari…
Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit
City council emphasises economic case for Madring amid local outrage over disruption and environmental impact …
‘A huge learning curve’: apprentices on the benefits and pitfalls of vocational training
While many young people have found jobs and built careers, some have struggled to complete their courses The c…
The extraordinary untold story of Freddie Mercury: Mary Austin on her best friend – and love of her life
He was Queen’s flamboyant frontman. She was his shy girlfriend, dreaming of marriage until they both realised …
From Bill Gates to Bernie Sanders, most agree the AI arms race is disastrous. Only Europe can make it stop
An EU export ban on Dutch tech giant ASML’s machines could force the pause we all need At this point, it shoul…
‘If you build something vastly smarter than you, it better be on your side’: can we stop AI from deceiving us?
We are used to the idea that our fellow humans might intentionally mislead or manipulate us, but the idea that…
Kākāpō rising: 90 chicks swell population of the world’s heaviest parrot
Critically endangered New Zealand bird enjoys record breeding season triggered by mass fruiting of native tree…
Queensland has passed tough new laws on ebikes and e-scooters. What do they mean for riders, and will the world follow?
Transport minister says laws target ‘young hooligans’ holding ‘communities to ransom’, but cycling advocates s…
Pacing and patience: heavyweight lessons Itauma must learn after harsh reality check
The 21-year-old had never gone past six rounds before Hrgovic defeat and his corner should have adapted strate…
‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent …
First-time buyer Isa v lifetime Isa – which one should you choose?
Despite plans to scrap the lifetime Isa, experts still advise you open one now and not wait for the new first-…