Christa Pike’s botched execution is a reminder of the horror of the death penalty Lethal injection was a way for us to deny the reality of capital punishment. Pike’s experience shows us what it is The Guardian - US · Oct 9
A promising future now looks perilous for election loser Zack Polanski. He sowed, now he reaps There was a real chance of a Green byelection win in Holborn and St Pancras. He made bad decisions and cost his party dear, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
You have a higher chance of getting cancer at a younger age than your parents. So what went wrong? Some change in our lifestyles and environments over a generation has caused this increased risk. What, exactly, is a mystery, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh Devi Sridhar The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents We have a deep reservoir of assets, but struggle to turn small companies into global success stories. Innovation needs to be at the heart of government policy, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays? Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better healthcare. The Economic Times · Oct 9
Execution TV? Pete Hegseth has taken the once ‘greatest democracy’ to a horrific new low A proposal to livestream the killing of Nidal Hasan by firing squad opens a window ever wider to the Trump administration’s complete moral vacuity The Guardian - AU · Oct 9
Black Sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover? The story is as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet. Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine have been hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan, sunk on Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew members are missing. For its… France 24 · Oct 8
The Guardian view on cancers in under-50s: the risks of obesity must be confronted Editorial: More research into the troubling rise in early onset cancers is needed. But we already know that food is among the culprits The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
The Guardian view on Ethiopia’s return to conflict: civilian catastrophe and a spiralling regional polycrisis Editorial: The escalating violence reflects deep domestic rifts – but is fuelled by broader geopolitical power games The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Be agent provocateur: India's internet needs an AI makeover As India's digital ecosystem experiences rapid transformation, it is imperative to enhance support for the growing presence of AI agents in business and services. By tackling the obstacles within the navigational framework, costs for these agents can be significantly lowered. Revamping e-commerce catalogs and improving data availability will optimize purchase… The Economic Times · Oct 8
IAF needs to spread its wings: Is the declining squadron strength in the IAF a sign of deeper systemic issues? Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh has raised concerns about declining squadron strength ahead of Air Force Day. The phased retirement of MiG-21s has intensified the urgency for timely induction of new aircraft. Both the Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited share responsibility for the current situation. The… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Why wait for Starlink when the rural internet gap is India’s to fix Starlink has not obtained a license in India yet continues to push for service expansion. The reported costs for Starlink services are significantly higher than existing internet options for Indian consumers. Concerns arise regarding the potential misuse of Starlink equipment by insurgents in regions of conflict. Additionally, control over user… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Labour is right to put Northern Ireland veterans first THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Speaking exclusively to The Independent, minister Chris Bryant said he will pursue ‘a fair process for everybody’ that should end fears that former armed forces members could be taken to court decades after the conflict ended The Independent UK · Oct 8
Not since 9/11 has the UK faced such a security crisis – and threat to our liberal principles The combination of Iranian, Russian and Chinese aggression is deeply worrying: just how much more concerned about security should the country be?, asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
The Economic Times · Oct 8 IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalking The recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The transition from a lenient regulatory approach to a more rigorous one has sharply impacted stock values. Concerns over commission payments prompted this swift regulatory action, which may have…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Can hope save the planet? An endangered parrot that is beating the odds can help us find out A new global biodiversity report strikes an encouraging note. But we cannot rest on our laurels – and resilience is key, says science writer Helen Pilcher
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8 I spent years postponing my own joy. Here’s how I learned to say yes to the juicy bits of life Society tells us there is one way to live a life, and joy is a byproduct on the path there. But you don’t need a reason to enjoy the act of being alive
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Free land for those who will build social homes on it. Is this the radical solution to the UK’s housing problem? A bold south London initiative to give land to community groups rather than private developers could transform the system, says writer Phineas Harper
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 I’m the attorney general of Washington state. Here’s how we’re protecting the midterm elections A coalition of Democratic attorneys general is working to make sure voters across the spectrum have their voices heard
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 My latest discovery? You can eat the skin of a kiwifruit – and the benefits are myriad It turns out all that time spent peeling and paring was entirely wasted, writes Adrian Chiles. Now I’m gobbling them like apples and putting the extra fibre to good use
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Sam Altman says AI will make ‘bad things’ happen. Exhibit A: needless death AI is already implicated in violent deaths and nearly started world war three. Those bad things? They only happen to other people
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Trump’s latest attacks on the press exude desperation Trump seems to invent ugly new variations on his press-bashing theme almost every day
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Here’s what connects the Cornell alleged rape case to those before: accused men not being held to serious account There was progress after #MeToo, but not enough. Certainly not enough to shift the assumptions that still protect men and denigrate victims, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
Newslaundry · Oct 8 No entry, no answers, just ‘get lost’: The Opposition’s battle to be heard by Gyanesh Kumar On October 6, around 240 Opposition MPs marched towards the Election Commission of India’s office in New Delhi, demanding a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking his resignation. They were stopped a few hundred metres from the Commission’s office and eventually sat in protest.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Stockpile food – and wash your hands: is that really how to prepare for environmental catastrophe? The UK state is dumping its responsibilities on our doorsteps, while green-lighting policies that lead us closer to crisis, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot