world

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·12h ago

world

Why Russia is striking so close to NATO's border

A Russian drone struck just 800 metres from Poland, a NATO member. This is not an accident. It is a calculated message from the Kremlin, designed to probe the alliance's resolve and see how far it can push.

Daniel Okafor·16h ago

uk

What is the Cardiff declaration and why does it threaten the Union?

The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have united to demand a path to independence. The move presents a coordinated challenge to the Prime Minister and the future of the UK itself.

Olivia Hartley·1d ago

tech

Anthropic says it stopped an AI bioweapon. What happens now?

An AI company claims it blocked a user from researching biological weapons. The case moves a theoretical danger into the real world and raises urgent questions about who controls this technology.

Marcus Lee·3d ago

UK All UK

Why forgotten words are key to Scotland's ocean recovery

Scientists in Glasgow used Gaelic and Scots place-names to find lost oyster beds. The discovery opens a new front in marine restoration, linking linguistic history with ecological recovery.

World All World

Why the US Supreme Court rejected Trump's election plan

The court's decision is a significant setback for the president. But the fight over how Americans vote is far from over, with the integrity of the process itself on the ballot in November.

Politics All Politics

Why the King's Guard will keep their bearskin hats, for now

A cross-party group of MPs wants to ban the iconic headwear. But this fight is about more than hats, and the Ministry of Defence has been digging its heels in for years.

Business All Business

Why Wall Street's AI panic is good news for the London market

President Trump's attack on AI regulation sent US tech stocks tumbling. The FTSE 100, with its old-economy makeup, is finding itself an unlikely safe harbour.

4h ago

Tech All Tech

Why Apple's new AI is already two steps behind

The iOS 27 update brings a new Siri, but it's the software features Apple is killing on the Mac that reveal the company’s real plan for your wallet.

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Sport All Sport

What happens when the referees are judged?

Two officials were stood down after the Manchester derby. It is an act of public accountability, but it reveals a system and its people under immense pressure.

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