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Pakistan and Afghanistan: the next all-out war?
The Explainer Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe havens’ from which to attack, with ‘shaky truce’ set to expire
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Magnesium supplements are trending, but do we really need them?
The Explainer Social media is buzzing about this mineral
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The UK’s new steel tariff strategy
The Explainer ‘Watershed’ moment sees Britain use Trump tactic and ‘dip its toes into protectionism’
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What is happening with mortgage interest rates?
The Explainer Hopes of rate cuts this year have been hit by tensions in the Middle East
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: why it is so important
The Explainer The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is both the backbone of the theocratic regime, and a state within the Iranian state
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What’s happening with the Welsh elections?
The Explainer Close race for Senedd seats but most Welsh voters unsure how new ballot system works
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China’s role in the US-Israeli war on Iran
The Explainer Beijing has long been Iran’s key financial backer and oil buyer, but projection of stability and relations with the US ahead of Xi-Trump summit take precedence
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US attacks on Iran throw World Cup into turmoil
The Explainer Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed
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Tommy Robinson: a timeline of legal troubles
The Explainer Far-right leader has relied on donations from supporters to fight numerous court cases dating back 20 years
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Why is youth unemployment so high?
The Explainer Young Britons face ‘toxic cocktail of rising employment taxes, perverse incentives to claim benefits and a broken migration system’
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Republicans vs. Democrats: who do the billionaires back?
The Explainer Younger tech titans join 'boys' club throwing money and support' behind President Trump, while older plutocrats quietly rebuke new administration
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Why AI-powered toys are ringing alarm bells
The Explainer Call for new safety standards follows studies in which AI-powered toys shared advice on lighting matches and sexual fetishes
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How Middle East violence could fuel more war in Africa
The Explainer Gulf states are backing opposite sides of Sudan’s civil war and the conflict is spreading to neighbouring countries
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The major players in legacy media’s rightward shift
THE EXPLAINER As storied institutions across journalism and media pivot toward more MAGA-friendly offerings, these are the movers and shakers shifting what many of us read, hear and watch
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The rise of homeschooling
The Explainer Record numbers of children are being educated at home. Is this a cause for concern?
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