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GZERO Daily: Ukraine is by far Russia’s most costly invasion since WWII

Today, we look the scale of Russia’s losses in Ukraine, learn about a fresh Ebola outbreak in sub-Saharan Africa, and report on Spain’s Socialists suffering on the seaside. Thanks for reading, – The Daily Crew Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to China this week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping. Under … Continue reading

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Fortune: EXCLUSIVE: An hour in the Oval Office with the CEO-in-Chief, President Trump

Search Subscribe for $1 Sign in Exclusive An hour in the Oval Office with President Trump. An hour in the Oval Office with President Trump. An hour in the Oval Office with President Trump. PoliticsDonald Trump EXCLUSIVE: An hour in … Continue reading

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El Pais: The immense power of the new plutocracy: How billionaires like Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg shape our lives and our democracies

Economy And Business Latest News Inequality The immense power of the new plutocracy: How billionaires like Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg shape our lives and our democracies Wealth is becoming increasingly concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. The world’s wealthiest individuals … Continue reading

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El Pais: Life without the internet in Iran

Iran Life without the internet in Iran Islamic Republic officials blocked internet access in late February, forcing citizens to improvise solutions to avoid poverty and isolation Aresu Eqbali Teherán – MAY 17, 2026 – 06:05 CEST Share on Whatsapp Share on Facebook Share … Continue reading

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Fortune: Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn

EnergyOil Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn By  Jason Ma Weekend Editor May 16, 2026, 3:08 PM ET Add us on U.S. Marines with … Continue reading

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Axios: Straits of Hormuz … the world in strive. Starting with farmers growing desperate

 Farmers growing desperate   Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   Farmers across the Midwest are entering planting season under mounting financial pressure, as the Iran conflict drives up diesel and fertilizer prices — deepening the worst agricultural downturn in decades, report … Continue reading

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Futurism: “AI generates the structural conditions historically associated with the onset of political violence.”

If AI Causes a Mass Unemployment Crisis, Will the Public Explode Into Violence? “AI generates the structural conditions historically associated with the onset of political violence.” By Joe Wilkins Published May 15, 2026 8:48 AM EDT Add Futurism(opens in a new tab)More … Continue reading

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Invisible People: They’re Coming for Nonprofits. Stop Letting Bad Narratives Kill Good Work.

They’re Coming for Nonprofits. Stop Letting Bad Narratives Kill Good Work. By Invisible People | May 6, 2026 | Narrative Change Image Credit: The White House from Washington, DC Nonprofits are under attack. The narratives being used to destroy them are dishonest, coordinated, … Continue reading

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Chatham House: Trump–Xi summit will be about managing US–China rivalry, not resolving it

Intensive – 16–17 June 2026 – Secure your place now alert Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank Show navigation Search Breadcrumb Trump–Xi summit will be about managing US–China rivalry, not resolving it The summit’s short agenda reveals a preference … Continue reading

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The Conversation UK: The opening headlines from the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US. In his opening remarks, the Chinese president noted that China and the US “should be partners not rivals”. But he warned Trump that a crisis over Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts”.

Academic rigour, journalistic flair The opening headlines from the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US. In his opening remarks, the Chinese president noted that China and the US … Continue reading

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