With several matches being played in extreme heat, teams and players are having to prioritise safety, as science sheds new light on how sport played in oppressive weather pushes the limit of biology
From Los Alamos to Chernobyl, the 20th century offered several examples of high-dose radiation poisoning, and the effects are well-known, but what is happening on a cellular level?
The Turkish and American presidents showed that they enjoyed a good relationship but there are still issues to be resolved, both between them and within the wider alliance
Football at the highest level is no stranger to controversy, and World Cup tournaments are not immune to political intervention. Still, 2026 is proving to be much more than a talking point
As AI accelerates the production of formulaic entertainment and audiences grow accustomed to ever-shorter forms, slow cinema offers an alternative way of seeing
Ibrahim Hamidi spent years following the story of Mossad's 'spy in Damascus ', but some secrets remained untold. He then learned that the man who could answer them was still alive
After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive
While many would like to see Addis Ababa distracted, they also worry about a refugee spillover should a civil war break out. It might be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'