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Inside the relentless race for AI capacity
As AI use soars, so does the need for data centres to power it. This visual story offers a direct look into one on Portugal’s south-west coast. 

The rise of the dupes
From supermarket skincare to high-street handbags, the age of the dupe is here. Brands are leaning in and shoppers are proudly picking the cheaper option.

Here’s 1,000 words about Tesco’s birthday cake sandwich, none of which concern how it tastes
The UK is experiencing a summer of peculiarly flavoured sandwiches — the latest being a birthday cake sandwich.  

The truly worrying thing about the Coldplay concert scandal
The Coldplay concert is a reminder of how quickly stories — true or not — can spread in a hyperconnected world. Our latest Special Report on navigating the digital world explores how to stay informed and spot misinformation.

Tennis recruits TikTok as it chases the next wave of fans
With legends like Serena and Nadal stepping off the court, tennis is racing to stay relevant. Now it’s serving up content where Gen Z already hangs out.

‘I could make that’: the children upcycling old clothes — and rejecting fast fashion
A growing number of workshops are helping young people turn old clothes into something new.

AI chatbots to advise English Premier League fantasy managers
Picking players, making transfers, even designing your kit — soon you’ll be able to do it all with AI.