Dying scientist rolled the dice
After centuries of cut, burn and poison, could a vaccine cure cancer? Pioneering immunologist Ralph Steinman bet his life’s work on it.
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Author warned of ‘Trumpian’ threat
An article by John Steinbeck predicting that American democracy would be repeatedly threatened by fascist or populist attempts to overturn the rule of law has been unearthed.
Pension system on the brink
Germany’s state pension system is on the brink of collapse and the retirement age must be raised to account for growing life expectancy, according to the head of a powerful business group.
Sunak has change of heart on COP27
There is an outside chance the PM will make an appearance at the talks in Egypt if progress is made on tax and spend decisions.
Taliban reel in film industry to sell story
The present regime appears to have realised the power of cinema as propaganda.
Calm down, Twitter is not the whole world
There has been predictable outrage at Elon Musk’s takeover – but it’s not about him, it’s we users who make the site.
Dark times call for plain speaking
Ukrainians show the world that sometimes offence is the best response when democracy is under threat and Volodymyr Zelensky is guarding that freedom to say it as we see it.
Amanda Knox and accused former lover reunited in Italy
The two people acquitted of the murder of Meredith Kercher have reunited in Gubbio, the town they were planning to visit 15 years ago on the day the British exchange student was found dead.
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Starvation fear as Moscow and Kyiv clash over grain corridor
Russia accuses Ukraine of exploiting the safe passages in the Black Sea to launch drone attacks on its naval base in Crimea.
Musk plays up conspiracy claims over Pelosi attack
The new owner of Twitter amplified claims about Paul Pelosi as alternative theories swirled on the platform he bought for $44bn.
Blame game as gay rom-com flops in US
New movie Bros is a gay spin on the classic romantic comedy, but hasn’t been a hit with audiences.
Zuckerberg’s world without love
Only a weirdo would want to hang out in his virtual playground. So why is the billionaire betting his fortune away?
Fears Pelosi attack is only the start of violence
82-year-old Paul Pelosi underwent surgery for a fractured skull and other serious injuries after an intruder broke into the couple’s San Francisco home.
Sunak’s rise is a quiet triumph for British Indians
The feeling that at last the tables were being turned on the old masters has spread across the Indian diaspora.
Pact with China an ‘act of submission’ for Pope
The renewal of a secret deal between the Vatican and China has come at an embarrassing moment for the Holy See.
I don’t read books, Palin admits in comeback bid
The former vice-presidential nominee is one of four candidates standing for Alaska’s sole House of Representatives seat.
Gas crisis forces Germany to flatten wind farm for coal mine
In a bid to burn as little Russian gas as possible this winter, a dozen German villages and eight wind turbines will be cleared for a vast open-cut mine that will operate until 2030.
Iran blames hijab protests for Islamic State attack
In a sign of desperation in the face of nationwide protests, President Ebrahim Raisi has linked a terror attack on a shrine in Shiraz to the widespread demonstrations.
Australian osteopath guilty over beheading for inheritance
Jemma Mitchell faces life in jail for the murder and decapitation of a vulnerable friend in order to inherit an estate worth more than $1.2 million.
Kanye’s school shuts amid anti-Semitic fallout
Donda Academy will discontinue ‘immediately’ as the impact of the rapper’s remarks made on social media continue to snowball.
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