It is 80 years since the first nuclear weapon test – codenamed Trinity – detonated above the desert in New Mexico. Today the hidden legacy
Year: 2025
‘Her meaning contains multitudes’: Why the Statue of Liberty is at the heart of US culture wars
Controversy over an Amy Sherald painting of the Statue of Liberty reveals divides over US national symbols, joining debates that have centred on the statue
The Wizard of the Kremlin: The new film about how Putin’s Russia was born
Featuring a much-anticipated performance by Jude Law as Vladimir Putin, this new drama looks to explore how the Russian president came to power – and
The Smashing Machine review: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is Oscar-worthy in his new film
The wrestler turned Hollywood superstar gets vulnerable in this bruising indie drama about mixed martial arts fighting. He’s “touching” and could well be nominated for
How the US government shutdown can impact travel
As the US government shutdown takes effect, here’s what visitors need to know, from airport queues to national parks and museums. From 1 October 2025,
The ‘typhoon-proof’ wind farms powering China’s coast
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power. In southern
The bizarre history of internet outages
In a world where a single point of failure can throw our machines into chaos, everything from sharks to authoritarian governments and old ladies have
Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer: Why this mysterious Klimt painting sold for $236m
Hidden for decades from public view, the artist’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has now sold at auction for a record sum. Why is it so
How bad will Thanksgiving travel be in the US?
Experts say the US travel system should stabilise after the shutdown – but with millions hitting the roads and airports, a “normal” Thanksgiving will still
Why humans enjoy a good feast together
For thousands of years, humans have come together in small groups to feast on food. Why is it important – and why do we still
