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London needs a China House. Here are five reasons why
The Chinese brands that should make the leap to London.
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How Dubai, New York, Paris and Shenzhen are building their flying-taxi networks
With flying taxis on the cusp of becoming a reality, cities are scrambling to ensure that they can handle the demands of an airborne class. Here, an aviation-management expert offers a few tips.
The irreplaceable value of humanity in the age of AI
For all the alarmism surrounding artificial intelligence, the human mind is unlikely to be superceded altogether. Instead, the nuance, empathy and lived experience that we offer will become premium commodities.
Why are we asking AI all our silly questions when our partners have all the answers?
Last week, while catching up with a friend under the low lights of an east London restaurant, she suddenly announced that she had split up with her partner (writes Rory Jones). A four-year relationship,…
The UK’s under-16 social-media ban won’t make Big Tech safer
The UK has unveiled one of the world’s harshest social-media bans for young people. Will it actually work? Or will it simply hand more private data to tech giants?
AI won’t replace jobs humans are good at. Now people just need to prove their worth
Journalists worrying about their profession becoming obsolete is nothing new. AI won’t end their careers – but a failure to make a case for their jobs certainly will.
Mark Carney is the gaffer to get behind as World Cup co-host Canada readies for kick-off
In the spirit of a football manager devising strategies to secure a late winner, here are some last-minute plays that Canada should make to ensure that it gets a kick out of the competition.
Looking to the sky reveals much about what’s happening on the ground
Perhaps you should spend a little more time on Flightradar24. Here’s what you might learn...
What’s hot in the world of coffee? We spill the beans on the global market
Something is brewing in the coffee industry as entrepreneurs and investors take neighbourhood cafés global. We embark on an international journey to learn more.
Breaking new ground: 25 exceptional brands that are leading the coffee industry
The world is overflowing with cafes and roasteries. Wondering what it takes to stand out from the crowd? Consult our list of the brands to watch.
Not your average joe: 25 of the world’s best coffee shops, run by next-generation owners
The love of coffee traverses borders. Here are some of our favourite spots, run by people who deliver great brews, good design and a sense of community.
