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A new book reviews the global history of how capitalism took over the world

Sven Beckert's sweeping global history reframes capitalism as a centuries-long, often violent world-making force - rich in detail, ambitious in scope, and certain to provoke debate

'I was once a broken reader but slowly found my way back to books'

Writers may be more likely to break than other readers because there's ego and other occupational hazards involved

Green card interviews end in handcuffs for spouses of US citizens

Agents are arresting foreign-born spouses when they report for the final step to obtain permanent residency, and charging them with visa violations that could result in deportation

As anti-vaccine conferences rise, future of medicine seems to be in trouble

Vaccine decisions today go beyond personal risk-benefit - they carry cultural and political weight, often leading to judgement when outcomes don't go as expected

Shorter days, signs of fatigue: Trump faces realities of ageing in office

US President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain

Trump administration invests $10 bn in private firms for national security

The unusual government intervention into the private market is fuelling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favouritism, corruption and market distortions

Taiwan rallies behind Japan in 'sushi diplomacy' amid rising China pressure

One of Taiwan's largest food companies, I-Mei Foods, is also considering mass producing a limited-series chocolate bar that features pictures of Takaichi on its wrapper

Kash Patel under scrutiny for use of SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend

The FBI director's travel on government jets has contributed to growing questions inside the administration about whether he is using taxpayer-funded resources inappropriately

The Breath of the Gods: The polymath probes a force driving human history

Simon Winchester's The Breath of the Gods explores how wind has shaped exploration, disaster, innovation, and imagination, even as its future remains uncertain

The AI boom has found another gear: Why can't people shake their worries?

It is a time of superlatives in the tech industry, with historic profits, stock prices and deal prices. It's enough to make some people very nervous

Why scalp care is becoming the new 'it' beauty trend for hair health

Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation

As sanctions on Russian oil loom, India prepares to end its buying spree

India has been snapping up discounted Russian crude for three years, but US sanctions that take effect on Friday are expected to end the lucrative trade

Trump's trade war showdown proved that China can now stand up to America

China absorbed the full weight of American economic pressure and retaliated successfully, weaponising dominance of global supply chains on which US relies, particularly rare earth minerals, magnets

Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup in first operational role since Amazon

This is the first time Bezos has taken a formal operational role in a company since he stepped down as chief executive of Amazon in July 2021

Top foods, drinks that help ease constipation and support gut health

To manage constipation, ideally you need a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber, says expert

Mind in Motion: A biography of Francis Crick balances his life with science

A balanced yet probing biography traces Francis Crick's brilliant scientific leaps and human flaws, revealing the mind behind DNA's discovery without fully interrogating his more troubling ideas

An escape from India's air pollution for those who can afford it

Companies are offering much-needed, but expensive, air purification systems to shelter from the smog in one of the world's most polluted cities

US administration plans broad tariff exemptions to curb rising food prices

The exemptions are expected to include beef and citrus products, although the people cautioned that President Trump had not made a final decision

Epstein claimed he could 'take down' Trump after their friendship ended

Jeffrey Epstein cast himself as a Trump insider and wanted to leverage potentially damaging information about the president and his business dealings, according to emails with associates

Xi's military purges expose corruption, raise doubts on China's nuke forces

The shake-up in China's armed forces comes as both Beijing and Washington are pushing through major changes in their country's militaries, in different ways