The Saturday Essay

Oil prices fall and stocks rise amid hopes of Iran deal

Pope Leo urged the world to 'slow down' on AI and apologized for the Catholic Church's historical role in transatlantic slavery

'Magnificent Humanity'

Pope Leo XIV warns of 'new forms of slavery' linked to AI in major text on ethical challenges raised by the new technology

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reaping unexpected wins from the Iran war

A Papal Encyclical

Pope Leo set out a sweeping A.I. vision, warning leaders to safeguard humanity from the technology’s most disruptive effects.

Challenge to Trump's D.C. arch

A veteran suing to stop the proposed arch near Arlington Cemetery says it's disrespectful to those buried there.

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Sturgeon’s estranged husband admits embezzling from SNP

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

Breaking News

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn it for centuries.

Pope's AI warnings

The pontiff warns of AI fueling warfare in his first major theological document

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A little-known Swiss trader had a hand in getting Iraqi oil through Hormuz, making millions in the process

The foreign exploitation of Miliband’s net zero drive

Should the UK be preparing for war? Meet those who think so

MID-AIR ATTACK

Russia 'jams' RAF jet plane carrying UK Defence Secretary

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