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Pope Leo invokes immigrant and slavery roots in call for US to honour founding ideals
First US pope praises principles of freedom and opportunity in implicit critique of Donald Trump’s policies Pope Leo, the first US pontiff, has expressed “great love” for his home country and its core principles of…
The economy slowed a bit -- but Americans continued to spend
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.
Glen Hansard: Meeting heroes and the tape that changed his life
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescue
Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed is remembered as a boy who "never failed to bring happiness" to others.
‘So ... can I get this peptide?’: the loophole making way for the US’s ‘wild west’ of untested drugs
A century ago, compounding pharmacies helped people get bespoke drugs. Now under RFK Jr, these less-regulated businesses are fueling the peptide boom Robert F Kennedy Jr is sitting stiffly in Joe Rogan’s podcast studio,…
Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game
Fifa’s 25-page sales deck produced by JP Morgan Reference made to doubling global tournaments Fifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights clearly states that their…
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
‘It’s the Meryl Streep of the orchestra’: why cinema loves the cello
From Audrey Hepburn to Pedro Pascal, cellists have become a movie shorthand for sensitivity, intensity and emotional depth. But why has Hollywood turned one orchestral instrument into a character in its own right?…
The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang
There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governance Zheng Zeguang is the Chinese ambassador to the UK Artificial intelligence is widely…
No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan
The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadership In media circles, this week’s hire of a prominent New York Times columnist as a…
Greek police probe 'foul play' in death of woman found in suitcase
Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body was found in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district in Athens on 18 July.