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The Trump-endorsed Brit running for California governor
Can Steve Hilton become Republican governor of the Golden State?

North Korea goes even more nuclear
Kim Jong Un plans to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal at 'an exponential rate'.

How the ‘Godzilla’ El Niño could change the world
From famines to revolutions, El Niño has influenced more than just the climate.

The battle to save James Bond from becoming slop
Will James Bond survive its new owners and a new generation of cinema goers?

Why the UK banned Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
Why two left-wing American commentators have been denied entry to the UK

The dark side of reality TV
The BBC has heard allegations raising serious concerns about Married at First Sight UK

How did prediction markets get so big?
What is driving people to bet on everything from celebrity culture to wars?

From campus to the Vatican, is an AI backlash growing stronger?
The emerging signs of resistance to the AI revolution

World Cup 2026: The most political of all time?
Is this tournament, co-hosted by the USA, more geopolitical than previous competitions?

Is Iran schooling Trump in the art of the deal?
The US says an Iran deal could be days away. Who will come out on top in negotiations?