JD Vance puts his futon in his mouth again Consider, if you will, the mysterious role of the postmenopausal female. Her ovaries have shrunk and she is no longer able to fulfil a woman’s biological destiny of bringing children into the world. What’s the point of her? One Mr Eric Weinstein, a mathematician and host … Read more
Traditional music is full of wild weather and woe. It’s discomfiting, but apt, that life should imitate art in the lives of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – two singing guitarists feted for their upholding of old musical forms. Recipients of three Grammys and numerous other gongs over a 30-plus-years career, the Nashville-based couple’s most … Read more
Sean Wilentz was in the convention hall when someone handed out copies of a news wire report. “I remember the first line,” he says. “It said, ‘The lid blew off of this convention city tonight.’” The article went on to describe chaos and bloodshed in Chicago as police clashed with protesters against the Vietnam war. … Read more
“There is absolutely nothing wrong with having no hair and a big oval face, thank you very much!” Rory Kinnear is on a mission to let everyone know how great it is to be bald. He is “evangelical” about it, he says. The actor, perhaps best known for playing M’s chief of staff Bill Tanner … Read more
Moscow says US missiles used to destroy bridge in Kursk Yesterday, two key bridges were destroyed in Russia’s Kursk region on the Seim river. Now, Moscow says Ukraine likely used missiles supplied by the US. Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, said on the Telegram messaging app: For the first time, the Kursk … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Joe Schmidt has just had a few words with the host broadcaster, starting with the conditions in Perth. “Somewhat damper. Certainly arriving at the field today, some damp patches but a lot of very fast patches as well. It’s a little … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The threat of polio is rising fast in the Gaza Strip, prompting aid groups to call for an urgent pause in the war so they can ramp up vaccinations and head off a full-blown outbreak. One case has been confirmed, others … Read more
The impetus for Sovereign AI transcends mere technological supremacy; it embodies a nation’s quest for strategic independence in an increasingly digital world. Image: Shutterstock As nations grapple with the relentless pace of technological disruption, the Sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework has emerged as a pivotal element in the strategic calculus of states. Sovereign AI encapsulates … Read more
Getty Images Megan Gallacher has resigned as Scottish Conservative deputy leader Scottish Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher has resigned as party deputy leader over “concerning allegations” about leader Douglas Ross. It comes after four other candidates in the leadership contest to replace Mr Ross questioned the “transparency and fairness” of the race. Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, … Read more
DOHA: Hamas said Friday it rejected “new conditions” in a Gaza ceasefire proposal that US-led mediators presented during two days of talks in Qatar. Diplomatic efforts have so far failed to alleviate the suffering endured over more than 10 months of war, but US President Joe Biden insisted after the latest round of talks that … Read more