It’s the debate of the century! Two climate ‘denialists’ battle it out to see who agrees the most denialistly | First Dog on the Moon

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The right hates The Odyssey because of its ‘wokeness’ – but it missed an even bigger threat to its worldview | Peter Swallow

The new film extols the value of a rules-based world order. That’s far more radical than any casting decision Peter Swallow is Labour MP for Bracknell, and the chair of…

The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar

Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high Christian Wolmar is the author of Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of…

Navy relieves USS West Virginia submarine commander for ‘loss of confidence’

The commander of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia was removed from his post last week after less than a year on the job, the Navy said over…

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Photos newly released by Myanmar’s military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday

Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny

The US singer, 33, will “step back from visibility” at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order

The two women’s employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode

Agriculture minister ​says testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of 49 dead and 35 sick terns.