UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn
Jason Arday’s life may be a warped fantasy. But so is this conversation around DEI
Cambridge’s youngest Black professor has resigned. But the discourse around his departure is rooted in its own distorted reality
Too smart to eat? Why octopus farms are such a slippery problem
As a controversial Spanish plan for sustainable meat on an industrial scale is dropped, it has revived the ethical debate over farming these intelligent wild animals
Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
Northern Ireland best performing with 30.7% of grades being As and A*s but Wales and England close behind
Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda?
The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’
Revealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the year
Voting has opened! Over the last two weeks we’ve profiled ten amazing invertebrates – nominated by you. Now it’s time to choose this year’s invertebrate of the year Vote for your favourite here
LA Phil/Dudamel; Fantasia Orchestra / Fetherstonhaugh/Glennie reviews – high-contrast programming
The first of two evening proms began with the Los Angeles Phil’s polished but polite Beethoven and intoxicating Adès. Later, the Fantasia orchestra’s bitty playlist-type programme only occasionally sparked into life.
Post your questions for Amy Lee of Evanescence
The metal icon is here to answer your questions about the band’s 90s origins, MTV fame and being trailblazer in a male dominated genre
Zhu Rongji obituary
Premier of the People’s Republic of China regarded as an economic reformer who declared that the country had become ‘the factory of the world’
Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind
Nas performs his gritty but intricate 90s classics, sharing the bill on the first London edition of the Roots Picnic festival with Questlove and co’s exuberant funk
Hollywood encore: how ‘pro-shot’ Broadway shows became a major draw on the big screen
Filmed versions of hit shows such as Hadestown, Hamilton and SIX have been transformed into cinematic events for those without hundreds to spend on tickets
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency
Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job
South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war
Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubs