The scientific world was shocked when a Chinese researcher announced he had overseen the birth of the world’s first babies with edited genomes. Yet despite the extraordinary nature of the claim, there was a distinct lack of verifiable evidence, with no peer-reviewed paper in sight. And if the claim is true, argues Joyce Harper, the researcher will have created some dangerous problems for the future.

You’ll find collection boxes for Ronald McDonald House, a charity that offers vital accommodation to the parents of sick children, on McDonald’s counters around the world. A good cause, to be sure, but what is the link between charity and that delicious, unhealthy, burger and fries? Norah Campbell and Francis Finucane take a look at how this PR move feeds into the fast food behemoth’s overall strategy.

Theresa May is back from Brussels with a Brexit deal that delivers on what the British people want. Or at least, so she says. Andy Price argues that the PM is gaslighting an entire nation with her claims. She also has to convince MPs to vote with her on the agreement. Game theory expert Nicos Georgiou explains how she can use the prisoner’s dilemma to her advantage.

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