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The dominance of AI is not inevitable. We can choose to change things for the better

Countries have come together before to make international agreements in the face of existential threats

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

The best life hack I’ve ever heard? Monetise what you’re bad at

Phil Heckels has turned his awful pet portraits into a full-time job. As a blueprint for success, embracing your lack of talent has obvious appeal, writes Polly Hudson

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Trump’s $5,000 pledge to voters is a shameless bribe

Not only would the plan do vast economic damage – it assumes that Americans are easily bamboozled

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

First Hormuz, now the Red Sea? Oil spikes as Saudis sucked into Yemen spiral

First, there was US President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to strike Iran. Then, came the quagmire of a war without an exit strategy. Now, six months later, with access to the Strait of Hormuz all but shut, global shipping has taken another hit the other end of the Arabian Peninsula.…

France 24 · Sep 15

'A senior citizen among India’s young achievers': From Burnol to burn rate, how the vocabulary of business has changed

During The Economic Times 40 Under Forty awards, a seasoned jury member is struck by the dynamic energy of the young honourees. He highlights a significant generational shift in business language and a rapidly evolving landscape of innovation. As the jury carefully evaluates leadership and impact across sectors, they remain…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

The Guardian view on Lucy Letby: Thirlwall should have waited for the pending case review

Editorial: Important recommendations for neonatal care are shadowed by doubts about the nurse’s convictions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s £120bn bill: power without accountability

Editorial: Quantitative tightening has blurred the line between monetary and fiscal policy, leaving ministers accountable for decisions they cannot directly control

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Agonisingly slow clinical trial is stopping Indian pharma become global innovator from supplier

India's regulatory hurdles slow down early-stage drug trials significantly. This complexity causes Indian companies to conduct crucial first-in-human studies abroad. Other nations like the US and Australia offer faster approval processes for trials. China now leads in novel medicine development due to its streamlined regulatory environment. Reforming India's system can…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

BCCI writing foreign policy? India's Asia Cup Trophy snub raises questions

In a surprising turn of events, the Indian women's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy following their victory. This decision was previously communicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). While the team's participation adhered to their commitments,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

America must escape its Middle East humiliation before it is too late

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As oil prices skyrocket, the world’s greatest superpower must see it has been bullied and banjaxed by a badly mauled Iran and a few Houthi fighters – staying in this fight will only bring disaster

The Independent UK · Sep 15