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Imagine waking up to the news that a deadly new strain of flu has emerged in your city. Health officials are downplaying it, but social media is flooded with contradictory claims from “medical experts” debating its origin and severity.

An enjoyable adventure with a serious identity crisis.

LET’S UNPACK THAT: From the rise of intricate morning routines to punishing workout challenges, self-discipline has become something of a status symbol. Katie Rosseinsky explores how the impulse to optimise our lives took over, and asks whether it’s actually doing us any good

COMMENT: In tandem with the US military, Israel has dealt Iran a heavy blow. Rather than risk reprisal attacks and further escalation across the Middle East, it should take the win and declare a ceasefire – but it will have to make the first move, says Alon Pinkas

Sensay Island off the coast of the Philippines has the world's first government made up of AI replicas of historical figures.

“Sit long by the river,” goes a quote popularly (and incorrectly) attributed to Sun Tzu, “and you will see the bodies of your enemies float by”.

Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore had said there was “no set limit” on how many races Franco Colapinto would contest for the team. But after three disappointing grands prix for the French side, he is now less definitive on the Argentine’s future.

John Swinney in organising his recent conference against the far right shows that he understands the looming political crises, but it just adds to…

'Three Kingdoms' is a stunning expansion for one of the most important RTS games of all time, bringing fantastic dynamic campaigns to 'Age of Empires 2.'

NEWS ANALYSIS: The emergence of Chinese combatants in Donetsk – astutely publicised by Ukraine just as America is in a trade showdown with China – has illuminated the shadows of a very modern conflict, writes Michael Sheridan

THE LONGER READ: As the Chinese overtake Tesla for sales and automaker BYD becomes the first in the world to unveil a battery that is capable of charging EV’s in the same amount of time as it takes to fill up a fuel tank, Jonathan Margolis examines the claims that…