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Why oil matters: conflicts abroad, costs at home
War in the Middle East has caused oil and gas prices to soar and sent the markets into turmoil. But why does oil still have such a powerful influence…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran has a new leader. How long will he last?
Iran has appointed a new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He’s the son of the late Ali Khamenei and a shadowy figure with a history of orchestrating…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How AI helped Trump attack Iran
The use of Artificial Intelligence by militaries used to be talked about in the abstract, but during the US and Israel’s strikes on Iran we’ve seen i…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Artist — or brand? How Frida Kahlo’s family lost control - The Sunday Story
Thirty years after her death, Frida Kahlo went from relative obscurity to one of the most famous female artists on the planet. Now, her image has bee…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Back in Iran, my mother loves the regime - my father longs for change - The Saturday Story
The war in Iran has left its people divided. Some openly welcome the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, others mourn, steadfast in their…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Could Trump lose MAGA over Iran?
As the war in the Middle East enters its seventh day, prominent supporters of President Trump have criticised his decision to attack Iran. The politi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Last Man Standing: An UPDATE
An unusual podcast listener gets in touch.
Four years on from our series exploring the circumstances behind the kidnap and disappearance of British ph…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Mexico took down a drug lord. Can it take down his empire?
When the Mexican government took down a drug lord last week, the Sunday Times was there to document the aftermath. Does this mark a turning point in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Could the UK get dragged into war with Iran?
Last month, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that the US would not be permitted to use UK bases to launch strikes against Iran. On Sunday, that positio…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran after the Ayatollah
After weeks of protests against Ayatollah Khamenei’s regime earlier this year, the Iranian people cried out for American help as they were massacred …
2 months, 3 weeks ago