News of 14 October 2026

Lifestyle

The bus stop deserves as much thought as the bus

Making public transport attractive starts not only with new lines, but with making those few minutes of waiting feel humane.

Technology

If AI can write the homework, change the homework

Rather than banning text-generating tools, schools should design assignments that measure what students actually learn.

Culture

In defence of reading slowly

In an age of speed and summaries, losing yourself unhurriedly in a book has become a rarer and more precious experience.

Culture

Markets and street food: a riot of colour on the stalls

From spices to fresh vegetables, scenes from markets around the world.

Sports

The stands should teach belonging, not rage

What a child learns on their first trip to the stadium says more about football's future than any scoreline.