Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025
Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.
What growing up in war does to a child’s brain – and how it really affects them years later
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them – and what, if anything
The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town
A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups
The former far-right leader receives second treatment in three days for chronic hiccups.
Naan: How the ‘world’s best bread’ travelled from Islamic courts to our plates
Naan, a leavened flatbread, was once the food of nobility but is now a global culinary delight.
After years on their back foot, here’s why Democrats are feeling good about 2026
For much of the last two years, the U.S. Democratic Party has been on its back foot, enduring painful electoral defeats to an omnipresent Republican
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
The Trump administration has announced the initial disbursement from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Masked suspects clear out Chicago shop in 2-minute heist
Masked suspects clear out Chicago shop in 2-minute heist
‘I have sunburn and whiplash after a head-spinning two days of Trump diplomacy… only one of them is his fault’
Two December days in Palm Beach and I have sunburn and whiplash.
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemeni port over unauthorised weapons shipment
The coalition carried out a strike at Yemen’s Mukalla port after accusing foreign-backed vessels of delivering weapons.
World reacts to death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female leader
Tributes pour in from around the world as Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia.
China fires several rockets around Taiwan during live military drills
Day two of the ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.
Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who went on to lead Bangladesh
The country’s first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.