6 h. ago Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what the heatwave means for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 31°C in London this week.

Society

55 h. ago We expected dominance but Peak China may finally have arrived | George Magnus

The technological and strategic brilliance of its world-class companies are being swamped by macroeconomic troublesProclamations about the inevitability of China’s dominance of the global economic system, or the so-called Chinese century, are much less validated by contemporary Trumpian angst than what should be the Communist party’s appeal to its intrinsic values and virtues.Common concerns about coercive politics and human rights aside, some notions of China as an unstoppableeconomic, technological and military behemoth sit alongside others focused more on an increasingly sclerotic, over- centralised political economy, that depends on wasteful economic stimulus, and features poor governance and institutions. The fusion of these notions suggests that we may already have reached “peak China”. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Nascar driver falls from roof of car while celebrating race win and breaks collarbone

Rookie Connor Zilisch cleared of serious head injury in New York‘Grateful it wasn’t any worse,’ says 19-year-old after freak accidentNascar rookie Connor Zilisch has been ruled out of the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International in New York after breaking his collarbone when he fell off the roof of his car on Saturday.The 19-year-old won the Mission 200 at the Glen Xfinity Series race and climbed out of his No 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to celebrate. He had one foot on the roof and one on the ledge of the window and was posing for photographs when he lost his balance and tumbled to the ground head-first. Continue reading...

Transport

3 d. ago Who's winning the race for global domination? Experts explain how three 'super

The US President deftly paved the way for this diplomatic showdown last week when he removed a key stumbling block to such a meeting: the presence of Volodymyr Zelensky.

Politics

4 d. ago Suraj Narredu emulates 'hero' Frankie Dettori at Ascot with celebratory flying dismount

Team Asia took the 2025 Shergar Cup after a thrilling final race. Narredu, the rider of winner Fireblade, was joined by Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata as they saw off Europe by a single point

Politics

7 d. ago Cocky cyclist hit with instant karma after celebrating race win metres from the finish line

The incident took place during the final stage of the Iraqi Cycling Championships, which had more than 20 cycling clubs representing capital Baghdad and the rest of the governorates.

Sport

7 d. ago Manchester United win race to sign Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle's horror transfer window continues

The summer transfer saga has reached a conclusion

Sport

7 d. ago Marc Guehi decides on preferred next club as Liverpool face competition for £40m deal

Marc Guehi's future at Crystal Palace remains uncertain heading into the final knockings of the summer transfer window, with Liverpool and Newcastle both in the race

Economics

8 d. ago Donald Trump plans to build nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030 so folk can live there

The US President is determined to win the ‘second space race’ to build a permanent base for humans on the lunar surface though experts warn building lunar nukes could be dangerous

Politics

8 d. ago Experts explain why daydreaming could actually be key to a productive day

Experts say that not consciously focusing on anything and allowing the mind to drift can reduce stress and improve cognitive sharpness

Politics

8 d. ago ‘She stood up to men with machetes’: Sandra Domínguez fought against femicide in Mexico – then became a victim herself

Her disappearance shocked a country where such cases are all too common. Now Domínguez’s family are fighting to stop yet another woman’s death being written off as ‘collateral damage’On 4 October 2024, as a storm lashed the town of María Lombardo de Caso, in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, Sandra Domínguez stopped answering her family’s messages. After three days, Kisha Domínguez, her sister, knew something was wrong. She made the eight-hour car journey with their mother, Aracely Martínez Villanueva, from the city of Oaxaca. When they arrived, they found Sandra’s home empty, her car abandoned. Her husband had also disappeared.Six months later, on 24 April, their bodies were found on a ranch 21 miles from María Lombardo. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago US could 'blow up the moon' as plans to build nuclear reactor in latest space race

America are planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon to help sustain human life and support future Mars missions in the latest method to "win the second space race"

Events

8 d. ago US could 'blow up the moon' with plans to build nuclear reactor in latest space race

America are planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon to help sustain human life and support future Mars missions in the latest method to "win the second space race"

Events

8 d. ago Max Verstappen told he is wrong as new Red Bull F1 chief stamps his authority

Max Verstappen produced one of his worst showings in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix and has all but ruled out winning another race this year - something his boss at Red Bull disagrees with

Culture

8 d. ago Trump’s NASA chief Sean Duffy expedites timeline for nuclear reactor on the moon

“It is about winning the second space race,” a senior agency official reportedly said

Politics

1 week ago F1 Hungarian GP LIVE: Race result and standings as Norris takes win over Piastri in thrilling finale

Follow live F1 reaction from the Hungaroring as Norris holds off teammate Piastri at the end

Sport

3 w. ago Race leader Tadej Pogacar makes history with fourth stage win of this Tour de France

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar took back-to-back stages in the Pyrenees to extend his lead in the Tour de France

Politics

3 w. ago Arsenal win Will Wright transfer race after Liverpool interest in Salford wonderkid

17-year-old forward has been tracked by several Premier League clubs this summer

Sport

3 w. ago Chronic condition Donald Trump diagnosed with as experts explain what it is

US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a serious illness the White House has announced. It comes after his hands were pictured looking bruised

Politics

4 w. ago Alejandro Garnacho receives Man United transfer exit 'lifeline' after Marcus Rashford decision

Aston Villa have reportedly joined the race to sign Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is not part of Ruben Amorim's plans at Old Trafford

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