The Fourcast (Signed)

On his first day in Downing Street, Andy Burnham unveiled his vision for government and began assembling his cabinet. What do those first decisions tell us about the kind of leader he wants to be?

As thousands flee devastating wildfires in Europe, the climate emergency feels closer than ever. But when will politicians start to take it seriously?

After around 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta, far-right politicians across Europe quickly branded the events an 'invasion'

Are we approaching a world where AI agents can conduct cyberattacks with little or no human intervention? Could an AI maintain access to a network, evade attempts to shut it down or even copy itself?

Should Britain tax wealth more heavily? With the government under pressure to find billions for public services and defence, Andy Burnham has refused to rule out a wealth tax.

Meta has agreed to a landmark settlement over allegations that its platforms harmed children and teenagers - raising a much bigger question about how social media is designed and regulated