The Guardian view on the Pope and Claude: Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI is right to put humanity first | Editorial
In calling for regulation of the digital revolution, and foregrounding human dignity, the pontiff has contributed to a crucial ethical debate When the present pope adopted his regnal name, he…
Fentanyl’s Devastation of the United States: Where Did the Catastrophe Come From?
Approximately 70,000 people die annually in the United States due to fentanyl use. “Zombie-like” drug addicts are a common sight on the streets of New York and San Francisco, and…
Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the Ukraine war | Nathalie Tocci
In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their back Discussions are said to be under way as to which…
In rusted collars and empty chairs, I still live with my beloved ghosts | Paul Daley
Mindfully curated possessions evoke the most potent memories of those who have gone. Two specific objects bring me particular comfort – though I never stop too much to ponder why…
The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert Reich
Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe them Words matter. When describing a government, they inevitably carry moral weight.…
Australian taxpayers subsidise Big Mining’s use of fossil fuel to the tune of $4bn a year. It’s a strange way to tackle emissions | Adam Morton
Given the scale of its contribution to global heating, the world’s biggest miner has a duty to invest heavily in solutions that could have a global impact Revealed: the internal…
Plus-ones: Taylor Swift’s decision to limit her wedding guest list could be a lesson to us all
Deciding who can come along to your big day is always a sensitive issue. But Tay-Tay may have known what she was doing when she banned a singleton from bringing…
Bows, bounce and rule breakers: week two on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival – in pictures
As La Croisette closes for another year, here are the most memorable looks from its final week Continue reading…
Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar will be ‘so tasteful’, Jack Osbourne says after fan backlash
Lifesize avatar of former Black Sabbath frontman will be created by tech companies Hyperreal and Proto Hologram A year after his death, Ozzy Osbourne is set to be recreated as…
After years of waiting for help, Liam and Rachel are cutting their Lismore home in half and moving to higher ground
Damning NSW auditor general’s report finds $100m scheme has not delivered a single home or lot since devastating 2022 floods Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…