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What Trump's Fed power play could mean for the US and global economies

US President Donald Trump's attempt to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has caused shockwaves. The move could fatally undermine the Fed's independence and have implications for the US and global economies.

Holidaymakers in the UK: what did you do for your UK summer break in 2025?

We want to hear about your summer holiday experience

German car industry sheds 51,500 jobs in a year

The dip equates to almost 7% of the total workforce in the German auto sector. Faltering exports to China and the US play a role, as new tariffs raise barriers to entry in both these core markets.

Venice Film Festival to shine with star-studded lineup

The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which kicks off August 27, is packed with must-see, Oscar-friendly films set to feature in the upcoming awards season.

EuroBasket 2025: All you need to know

It's time for the European championship of basketball again. Here's all you need to know about the 2025 edition, one held in four different nations.

James Joyce went by train from Dublin to Trieste. A hundred years on, it’s a very different experience

It is more than a century since Joyce crossed Europe by rail but there is still inspiration to be found on the overland journey to Trieste

Helping people when they need it most

How we think about safety for users experiencing mental or emotional distress, the limits of today’s systems, and the work underway to refine them.

The secrets of lost luggage auctions: I bought four bags for £100. What would I find inside?

Unclaimed suitcases were once destined for landfill. Now people are ‘suitcase gambling’ – bidding for bags and their unknown contents, and diving deep into strangers’ lives

Africa's youth may feel lonelier than you know

Loneliness isn't often linked to Africa, but it is very common. Most affected are young people dealing with changing social and family structures.

Global water crisis could cost trillions

A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and political upheaval.

Il Dna antico riscrive la ritirata di Napoleone dalla Russia

Non solo tifo, truppe decimate anche da paratifo e pidocchi

Olympic swimmer sees need for better Germany integration

Swimmer Alaa Maso fled Syria in 2015 and, along with around a million others, arrived in Germany. After competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024, Maso is applying to become a German citizen.

Announcing the OpenAI Learning Accelerator

‘I’ll be Poirot’: the Orient Express is back – but what is it like to ride?

It comes at a steep price, but the remodelled luxury train now immerses passengers in the country’s culture as well as passing through stunning scenery

Nazi human experiments still influence medicine today

A new database tells the stories of victims of forced medical research during the Nazi era. What role do the specimens and findings from that time play in modern medicine and research?

Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs

To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure station

Bayern Munich send message with Bundesliga at crossroads

Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season in style while the chasing pack all faltered. But a new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to pit the country's fan culture against a new type of fan.

How Florida is rebuilding for a stormy, costly future

Billion-dollar weather disasters in the US have surged fivefold since the 1980s. As climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes, homeowners are adapting to avoid the cost of having to rebuild.

Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

With a bucket list of journeys that would take her from Palermo to Trondheim and Istanbul, our writer rekindles her love affair with long-distance train journeys

‘Warm and fuzzy’: would you cuddle a Highland cow?

Last year, two South Australian farmers were ‘going broke’. Then visitors became entranced by their Highland herd

Accelerating life sciences research

Discover how a specialized AI model, GPT-4b micro, helped OpenAI and Retro Bio engineer more effective proteins for stem cell therapy and longevity research.

‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views

Village football academy helps Bangladesh women rise

The Rangatungi United Women's Football Academy, founded by one man in a remote village, has helped many girls overcome challenges on and off the pitch.

Mercator map isn’t a crime against Africa

Letters: The African Union’s complaints about the Mercator projection are misguided, writes Thomas Suárez. Plus a letter from Hamish Monk

Scaling domain expertise in complex, regulated domains

Discover how Blue J is transforming tax research with AI-powered tools built on GPT-4.1. By combining domain expertise with Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Blue J delivers fast, accurate, and fully-cited tax answers—trusted by professionals across the US, Canada, and the UK.

Carbon credits erase rare bird habitat in Estonia

Carbon credit projects are booming in Europe, but there are also some scams and unintended consequences. While claiming to compensate for emissions, not all schemes deliver what they promise.

Why Trump wants US government stake in chipmaker Intel

The Trump administration has confirmed it is in talks to take a 10% stake in struggling semiconductor manufacturer Intel. Some say the move makes perfect strategic sense, but critics warn it could set a risky precedent.

Bundesliga: What you need to know for 2025-26

A new Bundesliga season means new stars and teams to cheer for. One thing that hasn't changed though, is that Bayern Munich are the favorites for the title. Here's what you need to know.

The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures

Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks

Antarctic ice loss could have 'catastrophic' impact

A study warned that Antarctic ice loss could cause more warming in the region and beyond, and could push some marine species toward extinction.