How Out Run changed video games forever
Out Run hit arcades 35 years ago this month. Its influence is still being felt on consoles, in music, and in moviesContinue Reading
2021-09-18
State of the EU: tech and defence challenges cloud COVID success
In her second “state of the European Union” speech, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen used the political momentum generated by a series of crises to announce a batch of new initiatives and funding. Von der Leyen is confident she’s steered the EU successfully through the challenges of COVID,Continue Reading
2021-09-17
Report on increasing pension age to be given ‘full consideration’
Raising the pension age and linking the State pension to life expectancy will be given “full consideration” following the findings of a new report, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Mr Martin said a “menu of options and decisions” flow from that report in terms of the pension age, and alsoContinue Reading
2021-09-17
Missile tests: how North and South Korea became locked in a dangerous arms race
Recent tit-for-tat missile tests on the Korean peninsula have ratcheted up tensions in the region. On September 15, North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, just two days after it tested a new long-range cruise missile capable of reaching targets in Japan and South Korea. HoursContinue Reading
2021-09-17
The best laptops for any budget in 2021
WIRED Recommends the best laptops to help you find your perfect portableContinue Reading
2021-09-17
Russia’s state broadcaster RT going all-out to boost legitimacy of rigged Duma election
Russia goes to the polls on September 19 to elect a new Duma – the country’s legislature. Russian elections are not known for their unpredictability – United Russia, the party linked to the president, Vladimir Putin, tends to come away with more than half of the vote. The remainder isContinue Reading
2021-09-17
Why is Justin Trudeau so much more popular abroad than in Canada? Podcast
Canadians head to the polls on September 20 in an early parliamentary election. In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly, two experts on Canadian politics profile the current prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and explore why he’s so much more popular abroad than at home. And we talk to aContinue Reading
2021-09-17
COVID in schools – how ventilation can help to combat spread of virus
As the new academic year gets underway, there is understandable concern over how to curb the spread of COVID in schools. Air-quality specialists in Australia have recommended that air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air (Hepa) filters be installed in all classrooms. The Welsh government, meanwhile, has set aside £6 millionContinue Reading
2021-09-17
Liz Truss: three areas where the new foreign secretary will have the most influence
In naming her as the new foreign secretary, Boris Johnson has handed Liz Truss a bewildering array of global problems and relationships to manage. Foreign secretary is a difficult role, quite distinct from other posts in government. Many occupants are criticised for a lack of vision – which comes partlyContinue Reading
2021-09-16
Aukus: is an arms race with China the price of ‘Global Britain’?
A new military alliance between the US, Australia and the UK will, for the first time, provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. While not officially aimed at another country, the “Aukus” deal aims to deter China’s growing influence in the South Pacific. While many policymakers believe deterrence is the only wayContinue Reading
2021-09-16