International
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Fury at threats to international rule of law
Are Saudi Arabia, China and Russia rogue states? Reports of state-sponsored assassinations and abductions have shocked the world — sparking fears that international law is falling apart.
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Act now! UN warns of climate catastrophe
Can global warming be stopped? In a dramatic new study, scientists claim that humanity has just 12 years to avert catastrophic climate change — they call for immediate and urgent action.
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America’s new civil war over Kavanaugh vote
Can the US ever be united again? Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn onto the Supreme Court, despite serious sexual assault allegations. Some say the row has pushed America to breaking point.
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Bombshell as Saudis accused of embassy murder
Is this the turning point for Saudi Arabia? The alleged killing of high-profile journalist and dissenter Jamal Khashoggi could mean the West finally turns its back on the oppressive kingdom.
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We believe in miracles say 72% of young people
Are miracles possible? According to a new survey, three in five British people think miracles can happen. If so, it could explain the remarkable survival story of baby Lily Groesbeck.
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How gene-editing could destroy world’s pests
Should all pests be wiped out? New Zealand’s government plans to kill all rats and invasive predators by 2050. Some want to use genetic modification, but others warn of ecological disaster.
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Race for survivors as tsunami death toll soars
Could the disaster in Indonesia have been prevented? On Friday, a devastating tsunami hit the city of Palu just as an official tsunami warning was called off. The death toll is still climbing.
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The #MeToo showdown tearing America apart
Should there be a time limit on accusations? Today, the US Senate will question President Trump’s nomination to join the Supreme Court — and the woman who has accused him of assaulting her.
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Armchair assassins enter ethical minefield
Are drone pilots morally indefensible? With a click of a button, they can kill dozens. Now, the British Army is training ethicists to teach them about the morality of remote-control killing.
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United Nations braces for fiery Trump speech
Do we still need a United Nations? As the UN General Assembly begins in New York City today, some are saying that the organisation is outdated, confusing and irrelevant.
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Bill Gates: ‘My biggest fears for the world’
How should we react? Yesterday, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and former world’s richest person, outlined his greatest worries for the future of the world. Here are the big three.
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Shock waves as Coca-Cola turns to cannabis
Is the company making a mistake? Coca-Cola is considering a new cannabis-infused range of drinks to help promote “wellness”. The drug is being legalised in an increasing number of countries.
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Sabotage, seduction and a teenage Nazi-killer
Would you have joined the resistance in the Second World War? Freddie Oversteegen, a Dutch woman who blew up railway lines, hid Jewish children and shot Nazis from her bike, has died aged 92.
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Ancient hashtag hailed world’s oldest drawing
Were ancient humans really just like us? Archaeologists have discovered a 73,000-year-old drawing in South Africa — evidence that early humans were more sophisticated than once thought.
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Exposé reveals dark heart of voluntourism
Should you be a voluntourist? Each year, thousands of young Westerners travel to developing countries to give something back to the most vulnerable. Could they be doing more harm than good?