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‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist
Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.
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IndyCar’s ‘One Nation, One Race’ controversy is no surprise amid its rightward drift
The series quickly withdrew a shirt that stirred up a strong backlash. But IndyCar has been playing with fire for a whil...
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How hot will it be at the 2026 World Cup and is it dangerous for players and fans?
Researchers warn of a ‘real risk’ of unsafe conditions, with matches in Miami most likely to be affected, but the pictur...
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The Guardian view on the king’s speech: an agenda for a government that lacks conviction | Editorial
Keir Starmer’s programme is fatally limited by the timidity of an election manifesto that shied away from hard arguments...
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The Guardian view on Iran’s repression: political prisoners such as Narges Mohammadi need freedom not bombs | Editorial
The critically ill Nobel peace laureate should be released. Iranians’ human rights are under attack from both the regime...
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What to make of Brett Ratner’s diplomatic visit to China? Trump is trolling us all | Emma Brockes
Having the cancelled director of the Rush Hour franchise – one of the president’s favourites – on Air Force One is exact...
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For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found
Japan and Taiwan have enviable care systems because they had the courage to plan – some solutions are radical, most are...
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Genesis Owusu: Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge review – political fury and propulsive fun
(Ourness)Seething with righteous anger and moshpit-ready tracks, the Australian artist’s genre-hopping but cohesive LP m...
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The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
Why did the England football team not fulfill their potential at the World Cup?
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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese
US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily blocked by a judge.
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Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
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World Cup train and shuttle bus ticket prices cut in New York, New Jersey
Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.