America

The notion that innovation is value-free conceals the political and ideological agendas behind it

The continent needs to take the crucial step towards ending US global economic dominance. Here’s how to do it

A tour of top podcasts featured savagings of Brexit – and the man baby in the White House

Palm Beach International Airport is to be named after Trump just weeks after his intellectual property company trademarked the name

The thirsty US war secretary has angered the Pontiff with a blood-and-thunder prayer service over the Iran War

For Trump to stand a chance at the mid-terms, he needs to win over independents. But they hate him – and their dislike is only growing

You may not like it, but it’s true. The political centre turned in on itself and ignored hard realities. To get rid of him and all he represents, we need that to change

Blathering away on TruthSocial, forgetting what day it is and taunting the Japanese PM about Pearl Harbour – Trump is a mess. But the war in Iran might be one screw-up too many

The president’s direct phone number is being traded like a Pokémon card among the DC press pack. But what happens when Trump turns the US political media into his own huge mouthpiece?

The decision against the social media giant in a US court is hugely symbolic, and a victory for campaigners who say Facebook’s products are addictive. But don’t hold your breath waiting for change. There’s a very long way to go

The president is probably not directly part of insider trading - but those close to him could well be

The Reform leader initially registered his latest jolly as costing £12,500 - only for it to suddenly rise to £25,000

The American writer and activist tells us not to despair – the monsters may be pushing back hard, but momentum remains with progressives

The novel Shy Girl has been withdrawn over claims that ChatGPT was used in its creation – something the publishers failed to notice

The exiled writer/director knew that audiences really wanted empathy from Hollywood, not glamour

I used to feel joy at the prospect of visiting the US. But now it feels like entering hostile territory. Wish me luck at passport control

More than 1,300 dead, up to 3.2m Iranians displaced, shockwaves through the world economy - and the president is having the time of his life

The war is being overseen by senior US officials, including Pete Hegseth, with beliefs and attitudes towards non-believers that are almost medieval

The presenter was hurt after being mocked for being dubbed a "fantastic reporter" by the US president

The best way to prevent invasion is to become nuclear armed. The Iranians have learned this lesson – and other nations across the Gulf, Europe and the far east will be thinking the same

A woman in a US hospital had a sample taken of her cancer cells that went on to become the most important biopsy in all medicine. Is her family due compensation?

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Digging into the detail and data to separate the noise from the news

The brand-obsessed director of the FBI has now designed his own customed Nike footwear

The shadow housing secretary went missing – but it turned out he was in the US for more than three weeks

The US president has thrown his support behind a rampantly pro-war broadcaster after a fellow MAGA pundit accused him of having a ‘micro penis’

Winners like Jessie Buckley, One Battle After Another and Sinners were predictable – but the fighting spirit of cinema offered a bit of hope

The foul-mouthed vinyl-botherer is leaving cinema behind to bring a "swashbuckling comedy" to London's West End

The US defence secretary’s department spent an incredible $93bn in one month, much of it on very weird items indeed

The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, Fallout… zombies, nuclear wastelands and ruined cities dominate our screens

His new documentary series profiles delusional misogynists. Will the women in their lives ever push back against them?

The increasingly loopy president's public pronouncements are becoming more unhinged by the day