Transcript: The Bethlehem Project — American identity after 250 years
America has been around for more than two centuries. What does it mean to be American today?
Britain’s system for avoiding electricity blackouts faces scrutiny
National Energy System Operator’s task made more difficult by climate change and increasing use of renewables
The London IPO market isn’t as bad as it looks
It is easy to look enviously at New York, but the UK is on course to enjoy its best year for new listings since 2021
Why your odyssey to see ‘The Odyssey’ matters
The extremes that film fanatics are going to in order to watch Nolan’s latest tell us something
Asia AI bets power record equities run for Wall Street banks
Investments in semiconductors fuel growth in regional revenues for US banks
Superdrug owner considers delay to planned London IPO
Hong Kong-based AS Watson was aiming for a dual listing this autumn
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, former ruler of Qatar, 1952-2026
The ‘Father Emir’ transformed the Gulf nation into a financial and geopolitical heavyweight
How Tour de France can fix its penny-farthing-shaped pay problem
A fairer distribution of prize money among the cyclists would make this event’s wheels go round more smoothly
Data errors mar UK regulator’s new short selling disclosure rules
Findings raise questions over the quality of the FCA’s information
Gibraltar land grab stirs age-old dispute with Spain
British overseas territory is expanding into the sea to relieve cramped living conditions
How long until there is a US markets reckoning over Trump’s damage?
The patience of the bond markets will ultimately wear thin
My journey down the rabbit hole at the Conspiracy World Cup
Accusations of foul play have swirled around this year’s tournament — but England fan Gideon Rachman still can’t get enough
Exit, pursued by a capybara
What do silly-season stories tell us about the state we’re in?
Ageism: the silent but deadly threat to your retirement
For Gen X, financial planning needs to involve career planning
How to fix the housing crisis
Deregulation isn’t enough. Nor is government intervention. We need both
Eben Sadie: ‘Culture, not science, makes wine’
South Africa’s pioneering winemaker, a driving force behind the country’s new wave of winemaking, talks research, instinct and succession
How Ana Mendieta made land art her own
The Cuban-American artist was a virtuoso of oneness with nature
In one-child China, she thrived. The unravelling came later
The story of a life shaped by a radical social policy
‘Gullible and ridiculous’: Dave Eggers on why no one will read AI novels
The author is frustrated by the constant adoption of new technologies but says San Francisco is the same ‘hippie town’ it was
Washington pushes EU to announce import rules rollback
US keeps up pressure on Brussels a year after deal to reduce Donald Trump’s tariffs
The Norwegian case for mediocracy
What happened when an aspiring American tiger mom came face to face with Norway’s ‘good enough’ model
Mummies, museums and the fight over ancient Egypt
A spectacular new institution and a project to sequence the genomes of mummies are fuelling debate over the future of Egyptology
The case for skipping straight to dessert
Pudding offers a way to experience a restaurant without committing to a whole meal. It also signals patience, generosity and a kitchen worth trusting
The art of joy, and how to learn it
It makes our lives more vibrant — and we can find it in the most day-to-day experiences