Blighty newsletter: Britain’s advantage in the AI race

Violent Jihadists are getting frustrated by the new Syria

Tipsy dancers, Christmas decorations, Shias and women’s rights are in the crosshairs

Homelessness in England has risen by 26% in the past five years

Manchester demonstrates how hard it will be to tackle

How will calamity change Los Angeles?

Short-sighted policies amplified the destruction. Will LA–and California–learn from their mistakes?