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The Guardian view on pubs: football gave them a boost – now they need another

Editorial: Communal spaces where people can share big moments are a vital part of our shared life

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

AI job worries grow. But some human skills can’t be replaced by machines

The fear of becoming obsolete is a rising source of anxiety as artificial intelligence emerges in the workplace. Staying strongly connected with others will help

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19

When Maga’s power fades, we cannot abandon those ICE killed

When this is all over, people will tell us to move on. But those who perpetrated this reign of terror must be held accountable

The Guardian - US · Jul 19

The case of the fancy lampposts

Over the years in Thailand we have become familiar with tales of malfeasance involving such unlikely items as parliament clocks, school pianos, kindergarten toys, illegal onions and even disappearing cows. Then, a dozen years ago along came a new one …the humble lamppost.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

When schools protect predators

We send our children to school to learn, grow and be safe. Instead, two schools have become hunting grounds for sexual predators. Last week, that grim reality was exposed twice -- just two days apart. Two schools, dozens of children, and the people accused of shattering their lives were their…

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

When Pauline Hanson and Tommy Robinson met, hatred was a given. More disturbing was the spectacle

One Nation’s polling popularity is proof we live in an upside-down world which surpasses substance and vaults reason

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18

Never mind Bastille, India storms Paris Haute Couture Week

Indian fashion has staged a strong return to Paris Haute Couture Week, reviving a long-fading ambition to secure a lasting global presence. Designers like Rahul Mishra, Manish Malhotra, Gaurav Gupta and Vaishali S showcased distinct, high-concept collections, signalling not just individual success but the rise of a broader Indian couture…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Cleats, Couture and Bromance: Football’s new ball game

The World Cup's framing reveals a bromance between Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland. Their friendship, forged at Borussia Dortmund, is now a celebrated narrative. Haaland's luxury handbag collection challenges traditional machismo in sports. This shift shows football embracing extravagant style and couture. The tournament's true fascination lies in how the…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

The Wimbledon Royal Box and the colonial question: Should Indians accept the invitation?

The allure of Wimbledon's Royal Box comes with a colonial dilemma for Indians. As descendants of British rule, should an invitation be accepted, or does history warrant a respectful refusal?

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Explained: Can the government force-feed a hunger striker? What Indian law says

Climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully removed from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police on Saturday, July 18, and shifted to a government hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike. Police said the decision was based on medical advice and a Delhi High Court order…

Newslaundry · Jul 18