world

What happens when America runs out of bullets?

A Pentagon report confirms the US is short of munitions for its war in Iran. This is more than an inventory problem, it is a strategic crisis with global consequences.

Daniel Okafor·15h ago

world

Why America just put weapons in space

For the first time, the US has admitted it has weapons in orbit. The move formalises a new arms race with China and Russia, turning the domain of satellites into a potential battlefield.

Daniel Okafor·1d ago

business

Why did Trump call the world's most important tech CEO?

The president's surprise phone call was not just theatre. It was a calculated intervention designed to shape the multi-trillion-pound artificial intelligence industry and put American growth on a collision course with European caution.

Priya Sharma·1d ago

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Aliko Dangote's refinery deal will change more than his fortune

Aliko Dangote's oil refinery has floated in the largest IPO in African history, making him vastly richer. The deal's real impact will be on Nigeria's economy and the balance of power across West Africa.

Daniel Okafor·1d ago

UK All UK

Why a village voted to leave the United Kingdom

Piddington's vote has no legal force. It is a protest against a government plan to house 1,256 asylum seekers, a tactic born from a national struggle over immigration policy.

World All World

Why Trump is driving Canada to the EU

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is a guest at the EU’s state of the union address. His presence is a direct response to a hostile Washington and signals a profound shift in western alliances.

Politics All Politics

Why Wandsworth’s 94% council tax hike is a warning for everyone

The near doubling of bills in a London borough is not a one-off event. It is a symptom of a crisis in local government finance that is heading for a street near you.

Business All Business

Why the world’s most important CEO wants AI to run free

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says artificial intelligence needs no new laws. His company’s trillion-pound valuation depends on governments believing him, but the financial risks of an unregulated AI boom are staggering.

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Tech All Tech

Volvo's new hybrid goes 78 miles on a battery. Is that enough to beat an EV?

The Swedish carmaker has doubled the electric range of its plug-in SUVs. It is a big bet that for many drivers, the perfect electric car still has a petrol engine.

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Sport All Sport

Is Harry Brook the new Kevin Pietersen?

A brutal century against Sri Lanka puts the England captain in rarefied air. But the comparisons to a controversial genius say more about his style than the score.

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