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Movies and TV

The 12 Best Anime to Watch If You Think You Hate Anime

Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.

By Megan Tomos

Health

As Gaza’s Child Amputees Grow, This Prosthetic Can Change With Them

A remouldable socket being fitted in Cairo could last longer as children grow. Reaching those still inside Gaza is the much greater challenge.

By Tamara Davison

Psychology and Neuroscience

There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders

Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande – even out of genuine concern – can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.

By Kat Tenbarge

How To and Advice

How to Stop Google’s AI Overviews From Spoiling Everything

Google’s AI Overviews don’t know when to keep quiet. Here’s why–and how to stop their summaries from ruining your next watch.

By Megan Tomos

How To and Advice

WhatsApp’s Latest Update Brings @all, Anonymous Polls and Splinter Chats

WhatsApp's latest update also brings anonymous polls and an official way to start a splinter chat

By Megan Tomos

SPECIAL EDITION

THE ESCAPE ISSUE

Business

Artificial Intelligence

33 AI Terms You Need to Know in 2026, Explained Simply

These 33 AI-centric words are essential jargon for the AI generation.

By Ritsuko Kawai

THE ESCAPE ISSUE

How Escaping Overstimulation Became Big Business

Overstimulation made ambient YouTube a digital refuge. Now AI is industrialising the internet's favourite form of escape.

By Megan Tomos

Environment

As Europe Overheats, Gulf Travellers Are Going Further To Escape Summer

For decades, Europe was the Gulf's summer refuge. Now record-breaking heatwaves are forcing travellers to rethink where they go to cool off.

By Rand Al-Hadethi

Tourism and Entertainment

Why FIFA Wants a 64-Team World Cup in 2030

FIFA says a 64-team World Cup will open football to more nations. Critics say it could dilute the tournament while making FIFA even richer.

By Malak Saleh

THE BIG STORY

The Big Story

This Social Media CEO is Sick of the Algorithm

Upscrolled’s founder Issam Hijazi says algorithms were built to make you addicted to social media platforms. Now he’s trying to build one without them.

By Carla Sertin

Security News

Hassan Akkad Released After Detention in Post-Assad Syria

By Dana Alomar

Invisibile Labour

Over 600,000 Syrian Refugees Have Left Lebanon. Nobody Knows the Economic Cost

By Yasmina El Zein

THE ESCAPE ISSUE

YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline

AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it's time to log off.

By Carla Sertin

Digital Deen

Meet the Accidental Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Media

Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh was just trying to find an outlet for Muslim news. Now he has more than 12 million followers.

By Carla Sertin

THE LAUNCH ISSUE

Our First Print Issue Is Here. It's About the Future, And Who Gets To Shape It

In the AI era, being connected is more crucial (and complicated) than ever before.

By Carla Sertin

Humane Tech

You Cannot Trust AI, Says Cisco's Global Innovation Officer

To benefit from AI, billions still need internet access, says Cisco’s Guy Diedrich – and humanity may matter more than ever.

By Carla Sertin

Science

Space

A SpaceX Rocket Probably Just Crashed Into the Moon

The uncontrolled Falcon 9 stage may have carved out a new crater – and exposed a growing risk for future lunar bases.

By Javier Carbajal

Space

Nasa’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess

We like to think of our home as a nice, smooth sphere. But mapping the Earth’s gravitational field provides a different view of the planet.

By Javier Carbajal

Environment

Gaza’s Water Crisis Is Becoming a Heat Emergency

As temperatures rise, Gaza’s destroyed water and sanitation systems are turning extreme heat into a deadly crisis.

By Rachel Hagan

Health

Do You Actually Need Electrolytes?

Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.

By Megan Tomos

Security

Power play

How Morocco Turned Football Into a Tool of Statecraft

The kingdom’s World Cup ambitions stretch far beyond the pitch, intertwining football with diplomacy, domestic politics and the contested future of Western Sahara.

By Karim Zidan

Security News

Six Everyday Online Habits That Could Violate UAE Cybercrime Laws

From Google reviews to WhatsApp forwards, the UAE's cybercrime laws cover far more than hacking and online scams.

By Omnia Al Desoukie

Big Tech

Microsoft Investigated Its Role in Gaza. Will Big Tech Follow?

As Microsoft publishes the findings of its human rights inquiry, other tech companies facing scrutiny over their work with Israel are being asked why they haven't done the same.

By Jumana Naim

Security News

The UK Just Lost Its Sixth Prime Minister of the Decade

Keir Starmer’s resignation on Monday morning paves the way for yet another leadership battle.

By Isabella Ward

Culture

The Escape Issue

Culture

Big Tech Is Hitting Ctrl+Z. The Rest of Us Are Looking for The Esc Key

Google and Meta quickly reversed two easily abused AI features. But undoing a launch does not undo the damage it leaves behind.

By Carla Sertin

Movies and TV

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is the Superhero Movie the Online Generation Needs

The movie packs emotional punches that land especially hard in the age of AI and endless scrolling.

By Carla Sertin

THE ESCAPE ISSUE

There’s a Third Person in Your Relationship. It’s AI

AI is becoming a relationship mediator, rewriting texts and settling arguments – but outsourcing conflict may come at an emotional cost.

By Ellie Zolfagharifard

The Iran War

Logistics and Transportation

The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for 100 Days. Why Isn’t Oil Higher?

President Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.

By Carla Sertin

Water Risk

Iran Attacked Kuwait’s Desalination Infrastructure. How Resilient Is the Gulf’s Water Supply?

Kuwait’s damaged desalination facility has exposed one of the Gulf’s biggest and least discussed vulnerabilities.

By Dana Alomar

Logistics and Transportation

Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Closed. US Says Otherwise. What’s Happening?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy.

By Carla Sertin

Security

Is the Iran-Israel War Over? What Does A Ceasefire Actually Mean?

Most people think a ceasefire ends a war. History, law and decades of conflict suggest otherwise.

By Megan Tomos

Gear

How To and Advice

How To Disable Music Videos in Spotify

A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music – and save your data and battery – follow these tips.

By Justin Pot