What Training My Chaotic Dog Taught Me About Power and Control
William Davies reflects on how his unruly boxer, Dusty, forced him to question the nature of morality and control. He writes that integrating autonomous animals into human systems of rights and wrongs is a remarkable feat, and that training a dog requires a mix of routine, incentives, rewards, and constraints.
The Brexit Campaign: A Decade On
Guardian journalists interviewed key players from the 2016 Brexit campaign, including MPs and officials, to produce a multi-perspective account of the five months that shaped the UK's future. The account covers Boris Johnson's alignment with Vote Leave, the murder of Jo Cox, and David Cameron's resignation.
US Fighter Pilot Avoids British Trial After Strangling Woman in England
Capt Jacob Wulfson's case was tried at a court martial on a US airbase under US military law. Harry Davies and Rob Evans report on how UK police and prosecutors appear to cede responsibility to their American counterparts in such cases.
Cory Doctorow on Elon Musk, AI Bubble, and Bosses' Cruel Fantasies
The writer who coined 'enshittification' speaks to Zoe Williams about why AI will never live up to its promises and why it appeals to those in power. Doctorow argues that making billions often involves hurting people and dehumanizing them.
France's Heatwave: Heat-Trap Homes and Climate Inequality
Angelique Chrisafis reports on how low-income housing estates in France suffer most from record-breaking heat. Buildings and infrastructure were not designed for high temperatures, leaving residents struggling with sleepless nights and high electricity costs.
How Top Athletes Compete in Their 40s
Linda Geddes explores how athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, and Lewis Hamilton benefit from advances in sports science, equipment, and facilities. She asks whether they are truly getting better with age or simply managing the aging process more effectively.
