Opinion & Analysis
Should the Church be beyond political scrutiny?
Harry Margulies argues that religious institutions exercising political influence should not be shielded from public scrutiny or criticism.
Why the future of feminism may no longer belong to the West
From Vietnam to India, Asian societies are reshaping feminism as Western gender politics becomes increasingly polarised and contested.
What history can teach Trump about the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Centuries of maritime rivalry in the Strait of Hormuz help explain today’s geopolitical tensions and shipping disruption.
Should we be feeding our pets raw meaty bones?
A zoologist explores whether raw meaty bones offer a healthier, more natural alternative to processed pet food diets.
Why Sweden is returning to printed books in the classroom
Sweden is reintroducing printed textbooks in schools amid concerns over attention, comprehension, and over-reliance on digital learning.
Cyprus stakes its claim in Europe’s defence surge
Cyprus is expanding its defence technology sector as smaller European nations seek roles in the continent’s rearmament drive.
Password hell is ending – but the new login future has a terrifying catch
Passkeys improve security but shift control to tech platforms, raising concerns about recovery, access and digital identity lock-in.
Who gets to belong in British politics?
British politics remains unevenly accessible, raising questions about who truly gets to participate and be represented.
This is AI’s greatest flaw
AI-driven wealth concentration may weaken demand, challenging how market economies sustain growth and balance productivity gains.
Liechtenstein’s stability becomes a strategic advantage in fragmented Europe
Liechtenstein’s stability and market access offer investors a strategic advantage as Europe faces growing political and economic fragmentation.
An attack on Jewish Britons is an attack on us all
Rising antisemitic attacks in the UK are raising urgent concerns about safety and trust within Jewish communities.
Forget the workplace — the real AI revolution will change human relationships
AI relationships are reshaping intimacy, challenging how people connect, love, and understand emotional bonds in modern society.
Diving into… the history of swimming
Swimming history shows humanity’s evolving bond with water, from survival skill to modern sport and culture.
Exclusive: Nato ‘too slow to deter Putin’, warns former RAF commander
Former RAF commander warns Nato’s slow procurement risks weakening deterrence against Putin in an era of rapid warfare innovation.
Disabled drivers ‘pushed out of the driving seat’ by Motability Scheme shake-up
Motability scheme changes risk higher costs and reduced mobility, threatening independence for disabled drivers relying on everyday transport.
Thailand’s Land Bridge: The world’s next great trade route
Thailand Land Bridge could transform global trade routes, but raises concerns over environmental impact and local communities in southern provinces.
Lasercom has solved one problem. The next is getting the data back to Earth
Laser communications are evolving rapidly, but scaling reliable data transfer from space back to Earth remains the critical challenge.
For disabled people, the countryside remains as accessible as the crown jewels
Countryside accessibility for disabled people remains inconsistent, leaving many excluded from Britain’s green spaces despite inclusion promises.
The AI lover who received a funeral speaks volumes about modern intimacy
AI relationships and modern intimacy are evolving as virtual companions reveal gaps in emotional connection in human relationships.
UK Biobank and the great British data gamble
UK Biobank data breach highlights weaknesses in Britain’s new data regime and raises concerns over expanded access controls.
The legal case against Britain’s new data regime
UK data protection reforms raise concerns over surveillance, weaker privacy rights and expanded ministerial powers under the new Data Act.
