The International Booker Prize 2023 has been won by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov for Time Shelter. The longlist contained books from 12 countries.
Ian Shine
May 30, 2023
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The International Booker Prize 2023 has been won by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov for Time Shelter. The longlist contained books from 12 countries.
Ian Shine
May 30, 2023
Why global leaders should advocate for a re-globalized world
Young Global Leaders outline how re-globalized world can renew focus on interconnectedness, cooperation and trade between nations and why it's important.
James Forsyth and Prof Andrew Prahl
May 30, 2023
How to mobilise climate-smart agriculture finance
Agriculture is responsible for approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how climate-smart agriculture can help to reduce emissions.
Labanya Prakash Jena and Prasad Thakur
May 30, 2023
Lessons from Denmark: Why knowledge sharing is the most important weapon against cyber threats
Denmark is a digital-first country and can teach others lessons in why being ready to share, prepare and simplify is key to building cyber resilience.
Deryck Mitchelson
May 30, 2023
Digital identity models: What’s next for secure and seamless travel?
Global events, like COVID-19, have accelerated the need for digital solutions that enable safe and seamless travel. Digital identity models offer a solution.
Kotryna Urbanaite
May 30, 2023
What are critical minerals - and why are they key to a greener future?
Critical minerals are key to modern-day technology but we must address the supply and demand gap between miners and users.
Morgan Bazilian and Simon Moores
May 26, 2023
Bridging the regulatory gap plus other AI stories to read this month
Top stories: EU, US aim to bridge the AI regulatory gap; AI is an opportunity for creatives, says Bertelsmann CEO; Baidu, TikTok testing bots.
Cathy Li
May 26, 2023
Quantum machine learning: a new tool in the cybersecurity locker
For several reasons, the combination of quantum computing with machine learning (ML) and quantum machine learning (QML) has a very high potential.
Christian Knopf, Michael Daniel and Jerome Desbonnet
May 26, 2023
Why does the world need a global treaty on plastic pollution
A global treaty would help to curb plastic pollution, maximize the circulation of remaining plastic, and ensure the safe management of plastic waste.
Joel Makower
May 26, 2023
Top economy stories: Revised US, German GDP data shows consumers hold key to recovery; US closes in on debt ceiling deal; Drop in global goods demand.
Gabi Thesing
May 26, 2023
The rise and fall of Khartoum: the city that symbolizes Sudan's hope
Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is a city of hope and despair, of resilience and determination, of war and peace. Let's explore its history, challenges, and potential for a bright future.
Amira Osman
May 26, 2023
Organizations need to be more transparent about their progress on racial justice
Employees and executives have different views on racial justice progress. Organizations need to take tangible steps to address racial justice at work.
Richard Edelman
May 26, 2023
WHO Pandemic Treaty: what is it and how will it save lives in the future?
The WHO is negotiating a pandemic treaty to strengthen the world's defences, with provisions for sharing data, funding R&D, and responding to outbreaks.
Emma Farge
May 26, 2023
What’s a debt ceiling, anyway... and why does the US have one?
An impasse over the debt ceiling in the US highlights the varying ways countries opt to manage their finances and may impact more vulnerable economies.
John Letzing
May 26, 2023