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Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
August 9, 2026'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
July 23, 2026JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
July 16, 2026Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure - Reuters
Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure Reuters
July 16, 2026More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
July 15, 2026China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
July 3, 2026What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
July 3, 2026'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
July 2, 2026'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
July 1, 2026Majority of Britons disappointed by Brexit, according to ECFR poll - Reuters
Majority of Britons disappointed by Brexit, according to ECFR poll Reuters
June 21, 2026Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.
June 16, 2026As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
June 13, 2026Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows - Reuters
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Reuters
June 11, 2026UFC White House event challenged by lawsuit
The UFC White House event scheduled to take place on 14 June is challenged by a federal lawsuit alleging it is unlawful.
June 8, 2026Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.
May 8, 2026Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
May 7, 2026Trump's approval ratings have sunk. See where he stands across issues - Reuters
Trump's approval ratings have sunk. See where he stands across issues Reuters
May 1, 2026'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing?
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
April 30, 2026‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.
April 13, 2026Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans - Reuters
Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans Reuters
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'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and developers warn of models going rogue, Elon Musk says people should simply "enjoy the ride". The boss of SpaceX told The Economist, external while he
JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
US Vice-President JD Vance has accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence Americans' opinions to prolong the Iran war. In an interview published on Wednesday, Vance told co
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
Many people say China interferes less than the US in other countries, the survey indicates China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, according to a new study
China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
Xie Na announced her concert tour with this poster Popularity can make or break a career in show business. But for one celebrity in China, even a legion of devoted fans was not enough to stave off th
What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
At America's 250th year, what do people in the US hope for its future? The BBC spoke to residents from California, Texas, Washington DC, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, Illinois, Maryland, Florid
'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
As the US marks 250 years since independence, the BBC asked people in Brazil, Egypt, India, Australia, Canada and the UK what they think of America today, revealing a mix of admiration, criticism and
'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
How is the US doing in 2026? The BBC asked Americans across the country - including in California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and Washington DC - about how they feel the country
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Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
Trust in the news has fallen to an all-time low globally - the lowest since annual reports by the Reuters Institute began more than a decade ago (2015). The research published on Tuesday suggests tha
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President Donald Trump is trying to project brute strength as he turns 80, but mounting political problems at home and abroad are tarnishing his self-styled image as an all-powerful leader. Recommende
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Polls Reveal Just How Unpopular Trump’s UFC Event Is
Donald Trump’s birthday night UFC event at the White House and the venue he constructed for it on the South Lawn are disliked by a majority of Americans. Despite the 79-year-old president’s repeated
Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) – Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for
Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans
USPresident Donald Trump speaks to Eric Trump as they walk together to depart the White House in Washington. (REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden)
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Kanye West's right to enter UK under review after festival outcry
The government is reviewing whether Kanye West should be allowed to enter the UK after a planned appearance by the US rapper at a London festival prompted criticism over his prior antisemitic comments
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Iran Is Trying to Defeat America in the Living Room
The regime knows that its best ally against American power is American public opinion. Among the first lessons that Iran’s Islamic revolutionaries learned after coming to power in 1979 was that their