OPINION

The US is on a downward spiral towards oblivion as ignorance transforms politicians into puppets.

UK government policies, deliberate or not, are tying up labour and capital in low-productive uses.

The EU is expensive and not fit for purpose.

Cameron can talk about 'equality' but he avoids all mention of class.

The EU is poised to remove its sanctions from the dictatorship nation at a pivotal moment.

The look, the sound and the lightsaber-swinging heroes - Star Wars Battlefront is a lot of fun.

Three disappointing aspects from the Star Wars Battlefront beta.

Stripping away the Far Cry series' tech could help improve Far Cry 5 and beyond.

The prime minister has returned the tone of British politics to a darker period of history.

Nus files her latest dispatch on her way back from the Conservative Party Conference.

Ferguson had plenty of tools in his management box, as United can attest to.

A minority of violent protesters will destroy the anti-austerity left.

Electromagnetic pulse generators capable of taking down entire cities are too easily accessible.

We should embrace AI, not fear it, despite Stephen Hawking's warnings.

Edmund Shing explains why HSBC is the most attractive investment of Britain's big four banks.

From Uber to Airbnb: Is the sharing economy the revolution its proponents make it out to be?

According to the Russian media everyone except the US is impressed by Russia's unilateral action.

The majority of protesters at the Conservative Party Conference are non-violent.

Disabled People Against Cuts have carried out direct action against austerity since 2010.

Sport and business can be like oil and water – there are times when they just don't mix.

Acid flashbacks or the realisation of Orwell's 1984? John McAfee questions single-issue voting.

Kumar and team seem to have decided to just "wing it" this time.

Bahrain has a BHD 1.5 billion (GBP £2.5 billion) deficit to content with.

John Nelson spoke up about the negative antics of big business leading to 'mistrust in capitalism'.

AA Gill summed up what women taught him in a 1,000 words – our Christine needs less than that to sum up men.

Putin wants his Ronald Reagan moment but Russia's foray into Syria has no exit strategy

Edmund Shing talks us through Volkswagen, Glencore, Eurozone EFTs and Direct Line Insurance.

Nigeria celebrates 55 years of independence but is still one of the world's worst places for LGBT rights.

A loss of focus on single player in shooters shows gaming is becoming less of a storytelling medium.