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Britain: The New North Korea? Examining the Evidence – Martin Kettle

Britain: The New North Korea? Examining the Evidence – Martin Kettle

How are people in the UK adjusting to being compared to an isolated authoritarian regime? How does it feel to see the country ranked among the most oppressive nations in the world? That is the implication of a recent front-page claim suggesting Britain has taken a troubling turn. At

"Director of UK's troubled Alan Turing Institute steps down"

"Director of UK's troubled Alan Turing Institute steps down"

The head of the UK’s foremost artificial intelligence organization is resigning following internal disagreements and official requests for a shift in strategy. Jean Innes has served as director of the Alan Turing Institute since 2023, but her role faced increasing scrutiny due to growing dissatisfaction among staff and calls

Rising stars and fading powers: Key matchups in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Rising stars and fading powers: Key matchups in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Only three direct spots are available in the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers, as the USA, Mexico, and Canada have already secured their places as hosts. The next two highest-ranking teams will advance to the inter-confederation playoffs. Suriname, who have reached the final qualifying round only once before, will

"Quantum computing startup hits $10bn valuation amid growing investor enthusiasm"

"Quantum computing startup hits $10bn valuation amid growing investor enthusiasm"

A British entrepreneur specializing in quantum computing has seen the value of his stake in the company he founded rise to $2bn (£1.5bn), following a recent funding round that valued the business at $10bn. Ilyas Khan, 63, established Quantinuum, a UK-US firm, which reported raising $600m on Thursday

Matthews leads England as skipper in World Cup clash with Australia

Matthews leads England as skipper in World Cup clash with Australia

Alex Matthews to Lead England Against Australia in Rugby World Cup Clash Alex Matthews will captain England for just the second time in her career as the team faces Australia in their final pool match of the Rugby World Cup. The encounter sees 12 changes to the starting lineup. Jess

Lloyd’s new chief flags change in fossil fuel coverage

Lloyd’s new chief flags change in fossil fuel coverage

The new leader of Lloyd’s has emphasized the insurance market’s neutral stance in what appears to be a shift in its approach to climate policy, while also highlighting the increasing dangers posed by more frequent extreme weather events. Patrick Tiernan, who became CEO in June after succeeding John

World leaders meet to discuss Ukraine security pledges in 'Coalition of the Willing'

World leaders meet to discuss Ukraine security pledges in 'Coalition of the Willing'

Europe Must Recognize Russia’s Threat, Says NATO’s Rutte NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke at the IISS Prague Defence Summit, emphasizing the need for Europe to strengthen its military capabilities in response to growing global threats. Rutte noted that Russia and China are rapidly expanding and modernizing their