How AI is changing language
As allegations of LLM use rock the literary and media worlds, linguists explain what really distinguishes human and machine writing, while novelists including Jennifer Egan and Jeanette Winterson reflect on the future of fiction in an age of ChatGPT
Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return
Spain, Portugal, France and UK face spell of high temperatures, while Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through north-western Pacific
‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes
El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSF
Australia and Fiji sign surprise defence alliance amid push to limit China’s influence in the Pacific
The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attacked
No need to panic: 11 steps for navigating Clearing
If you’re worried about your exam results or had a change of heart, here’s everything you need to know about finding the right university place for you
Just for people who have failed their exams? Six Clearing myths busted
Some might have you think that Clearing is a chaotic route to university but it can be a smart way to open up new possibilities – and a place that really suits you
Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’
‘I changed my mind on results day’: how Clearing led one student to the University of York
On last year’s results day, student Kituza had second thoughts about her first-choice university. Here she describes how Clearing took her in a new, exciting direction
Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: ‘We will rise’
‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish
Climate crisis and warming waters have attracted long-toothed pufferfish to new parts of the Mediterranean
‘I was there!’ Writers remember legendary gigs by Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Britney, Oasis, Daft Punk and more
What’s it like to catch a gig so great it goes down in history? Our writers relive incredible performances by everyone from Amy Winehouse at the North Sea jazz festival to Kanye West at Glastonbury
Unacceptable review – do we really need to hear these comedians’ horrible views?
This new panel show from Romesh Ranganathan’s production company features comics airing their worst opinions – and it feels completely unnecessary
Ocado co-founder to step down as chief executive in 2028
Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further year