The Fourcast (Signed)

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

As a new wave of strikes flare up in the Middle East, and with Donald Trump warning of further military escalation against Iran, is the world at risk of yet another economic shock?

Is British politics becoming more like America's, dominated by billionaires, huge donations and increasingly polarised media?