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The humour lens applies satire, wit, and absurdist logic to news events. Where other lenses argue, this one laughs - and reveals …
Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Transgender Women in Sports
There is a gate across the road of sport. The modern reformer says, “I see no reason for this gate; let us remove it.” The wiser …
White House Bans Overdose Prevention in Federal Health Programs
It is a charming thing to watch the machinery of government apply itself to the business of saving lives, especially when that machinery is …
Chemours pays $450 million to settle federal forever chemicals case
It is a mark of modern administrative maturity that we have finally ceased to treat the contamination of our water tables as a moral …
Top 10 percent mega-consumers drive 5.7 trillion in annual damage
It is a mark of modern administrative prudence that we have ceased to measure the value of a life by its moral worth, and instead calculate …
Economists Chart New Roadmap to Replace Doomed Growth Strategy
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
It is a curious thing, the way the great powers of Europe have decided to take the keys from the lockbox of Mr. Zuckerberg and hand them to …
Israel Iran Flare-up Tests Diplomacy Amid Regional Instability
Well, they announced that the recent flare-up between Israel and Iran demonstrates the region’s instability, which I suppose makes …
EU invites Taliban to Brussels on deportations, angering rights groups
To invite the executioner to dinner is not a breach of etiquette; it is a confession that one has forgotten how to cook.
The European …
Ukraine strikes Russian and Crimean oil sites targeting critical infrastructure
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Israeli military chief vows to strike Iran with force
The process by which a nation prepares for war is remarkably similar to the process by which a large, slightly damp committee decides on the …
Putin Blocks Peace Talks By Refusing To Meet Zelensky
The Department of Diplomatic Efficiency had been meeting for several years. In that time, they had achieved nothing, but they had produced a …
US and Israel war against Iran marks 100 days
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current administrative inefficiency surrounding the conflict in the Persian Gulf be …
Soaring Oil Prices Fuel Biofuel Rush Threatening Global Food Crisis
Well, they say we are running out of gas, which is a problem, so the experts have decided we should start eating our gas, which is a …
North Korea unveils nuclear facility, pledges exponential arsenal expansion
The man in the grey suit who was responsible for the safety of the new facility had a very specific problem. It was not that the facility …
Autonomous Killer Drones Pose Unresolved Ethical Challenges In Modern Warfare
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current hesitation regarding the delegation of lethal authority to autonomous systems be …
Russian drones and missiles strike Ukrainian cities, injuring dozens
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Lawsuit alleges ChatGPT aided in planning mass shooting
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Colombia election sees pro-Trump lawyer lead first round
The man who sweeps the ballot boxes in Bogotá does not care about the Doctrine. He cares about whether the plastic bins are heavy enough to …
US Strikes Iran, Drones Hit Kuwait In Escalating Regional Conflict
Well, they announced a new round of military engagements in the Middle East, which I suppose makes sense if you don’t think about it too …
US and Iran exchange strikes raising fears of wider conflict
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current cycle of reciprocal aerial bombardment between the United States and Iran be …
Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy infrastructure and fuel depots
Well, they announced that Ukrainian drones struck oil pumping stations and refineries in several Russian regions overnight, which I suppose …
Trump-linked company poised to secure billion-dollar Balkans energy contracts
To be a patriot is to love one’s country; to be a politician is to sell it, preferably in installments.
There is a peculiar charm in the way …
NATO proposes Eastern Sentry operation after drone incident
It was announced with some ceremony that a new defensive operation, dubbed “Operation Eastern Sentry,” is required to secure the …
An investigation revealed an alarming surge in suicides among ICE detainees.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current administrative inefficiencies surrounding the detention of non-citizens be …
President Donald Trump threatened to "blow up" Oman if it did not behave.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the United States, in its benevolent stewardship of global stability, adopt a policy of …
China's electric vehicle (EV) factories are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
The Trump administration is planning to halt immigration processing at airports in sanctuary cities.
To punish a city for its hospitality is the only way to ensure that its guests remain strangers.
There is a peculiar arithmetic in the …
The EU is seeking a candidate to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine war following the US withdrawal from trilateral talks.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon after its Prime Minister vowed to "crush" Hezbollah.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current inefficiencies in the management of the Lebanese population be addressed not by the …
A human rights group has accused the United Arab Emirates of being a major transit point for third-country mercenaries being sent to fight for the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
The man who packs the crates does not think of himself as a geopolitical actor. He thinks of himself as a man who has been told to put the …
Global oil prices are approaching a tipping point that could trigger inflation, shortages, and recession.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible, and harder to escape.
The Committee for the Preservation of Domestic Tranquility in Afghanistan had been meeting for some time. It was a distinguished body, …
Foreign ministers from the US, India, Japan, and Australia, collectively known as the Quad, met to discuss Indo-Pacific security.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the Quad alliance - comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia - formally adopt …
Pakistani mediators believe a permanent ceasefire is within reach as talks to end the US-Iran war continue, though major disagreements remain.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys plan to appeal to the US Supreme Court after a federal appeals court upheld a ruling allowing his detention and deportation.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Major US social media companies including Meta's Instagram and Facebook, and X, are blocking the accounts of Saudi dissidents at the request of the Saudi government.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Iran announced it is reviewing the latest US negotiating position while President Trump renewed threats and indicated willingness to wait days for acceptable answers.
Well, they announced that Iran is reviewing the latest American negotiating position, which I suppose makes sense if you don’t think about …
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution reinforcing member states' obligations to combat climate change, backing an earlier world court (ICJ) climate ruling.
To declare a moral obligation is the most efficient way to ensure it remains entirely optional.
The United Nations General Assembly has, …
DRC and Uganda are working to contain an Ebola outbreak that went undetected for an extended period, raising questions about whether US foreign aid cuts delayed the crisis response.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the recent hesitation in detecting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and …
The EU is moving to reduce dependence on Chinese-made solar technology over concerns it poses security risks, including potential blackouts.
Well, the folks in Brussels have decided that Chinese solar panels might be listening to our conversations, or perhaps plotting to turn off …
President Trump issued an ultimatum deadline to the European Union to approve a trade deal with the United States.
To issue an ultimatum is to admit that one has run out of arguments; to set a deadline is to confess that one has run out of time. The most …
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian military facilities in response to an Iranian attack on three US destroyers.
To strike a nation is to admit that one has run out of adjectives; to strike it in response to an attack is to admit that one has run out of …
The US Court of International Trade ruled that Trump's latest 10% temporary global tariffs are unjustified under a 1970s trade law, but issued only a narrow block applying to two parties.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
The Trump administration has announced an operation called "Project Freedom" focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
It was announced with some ceremony that the administration has launched an operation called “Project Freedom” in the Strait of …
A study published in Nature found that TikTok's algorithm favored pro-Republican content on For You pages during the 2024 US elections.
It was announced with some ceremony that a study in Nature had discovered Tik Tok’s algorithm favored pro-Republican content during the 2024 …
A brief US effort to steer trapped vessels through the Strait of Hormuz strained a fragile ceasefire and raised fears of renewed war.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the United States, having demonstrated such admirable proficiency in the management of maritime …
Five major book publishers and one author filed a class action lawsuit against Meta alleging massive copyright infringement of copyrighted materials.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current legal friction between the great engines of digital computation and the guardians …
The US announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from Germany, prompting Guardian editorial calls for a pan-European defence strategy.
Well, they announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from Germany, which I suppose makes sense if you don’t think about it too long, …
A new International Energy Agency report finds that methane emissions from Australian coalmines are more than double official government estimates.
Well, the International Energy Agency has done the math on Australian coal mines, and it turns out the methane coming out of the ground is …
A new International Energy Agency report finds methane emissions from Australian coalmines are more than double official government estimates.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the Australian government, in its wisdom and fiscal prudence, formally adopt the International …
Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate was taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
A senior Iranian military officer said renewed fighting with the United States is "likely" following Trump's dissatisfaction with an Iranian negotiating proposal.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current diplomatic stalemate between the United States and Iran be resolved not through the …
US President Donald Trump announced he is tearing up part of the EU tariff deal and raising import duties on cars and lorries to 25%.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Mojtaba Khamenei stated there will be a "change" in the "management" of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's supreme leader signaled intent to retain the nuclear program and possibly impose tolls on the strait.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
The World Press Freedom Index reports global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure.
The Global Press Freedom Index is a remarkably sophisticated piece of machinery, designed with the sort of meticulous, multi-layered …
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged despite calls from President Trump to cut them.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the Iran war is a "quagmire" while testifying before a House committee, as estimated US costs reach $25 billion.
Well, the folks in Washington have gone and decided that a twenty-five billion dollar bill is just a bit of loose change, provided you …
The United Arab Emirates announced it will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+, citing a focus on national interests.
The fundamental problem with any committee dedicated to the management of a finite resource is that it eventually discovers that the most …
Chinese authorities have blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus and are forcing Meta to unwind the purchase.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
A man was charged with the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump after allegedly opening fire at the annual correspondents' dinner.
Well, they’ve gone and charged a man with trying to take out the President at a dinner for the press, which I suppose makes sense if you …
Iran's foreign minister Araghchi is traveling to Russia for diplomatic talks amid the war against his country, after planned talks with the US in Pakistan were canceled.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
China's exports to the EU vastly outpaced imports in Q1, driven significantly by electric vehicle shipments, producing a record trade surplus with the bloc.
The clerk in the Department of Trade and Tariff Adjustments had a very specific way of filing things. He didn’t just file them; he …
Forty years after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident, the abandoned city of Pripyat was revisited with a former resident.
The commemoration of the Chernobyl anniversary was delivered with the social precision one expects of international bodies that have spent …
Commentary argues that despite bold predictions about AI ending white-collar work, poverty, or humanity, the technology is becoming mundane in actual workplaces.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
A DW report revisits the abandoned city of Pripyat 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, accompanied by a former resident.
There is a fence around a garden. The modern man says, “I see no reason for this wire; it is an unsightly intrusion upon the …
The World Health Organization approved the first malaria drug formulated for babies and very young children.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
A cheap Russian drone struck Chornobyl's confinement shelter in February 2025, raising fresh safety concerns about the site of the world's worst nuclear accident.
The Subcommittee for the Long-Term Management of Historical Mistakes had, by all accounts, been doing a reasonably good job of its primary …
A "coalition of the willing" is convening the world's first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference in Colombia to bypass petrostate blockages at Cop summits and chart a path for phasing out fossil fuels.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the recent initiative by the Colombian delegation and their associated coalition of willing …
US President Trump ordered US forces to "shoot and kill" boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Israel-Lebanon truce was extended.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
The US military struck more than 1,000 targets in the first 24 hours of an assault on Iran, an acceleration attributed to Project Maven's AI-enabled targeting capabilities.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
The US and Iran are engaged in a blockade standoff in the Strait of Hormuz while Pakistan pursues diplomatic talks to de-escalate tensions.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current instability within the Strait of Hormuz be resolved not through the exhausting and …
Scientists warn that a critical Atlantic ocean circulation system (AMOC) is more likely to collapse than previously thought, with potentially catastrophic climate consequences.
Well, the scientists have gone and updated their forecasts, and it seems the Atlantic Ocean is planning a bit of a structural reorganization …
Iranian forces seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing standoff with the US over the critical shipping waterway.
The maritime security protocols in the Strait of Hormuz have recently entered a phase of what can only be described as highly efficient, …
Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The maritime insurance industry has recently perfected a new form of predictive modeling, a process so sophisticated that it has …
A Strait of Hormuz blockade has exposed Japan and South Korea's deep dependence on maritime trade for food and fuel, prompting both nations to reassess their strategic vulnerabilities.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
A report alleges Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual assault and gendered violence to force Palestinians out of the West Bank.
The problem with any sufficiently large-scale territorial management strategy is that it eventually ceases to be about the territory and …
Venezuela's interim government, installed after US ouster of Maduro, is reforming the oil sector to attract foreign investors.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the recent administrative restructuring of the Venezuelan oil sector be extended to its most …
Venezuela's interim government is privatizing the oil industry following the US ouster of Maduro and effective seizure of control over the sector.
Well, they’ve gone and decided to privatize the oil in Venezuela, which I suppose makes a lot of sense if you don’t think about it too …
The Russian army is advancing on the Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka as part of an effort to occupy the entire Donbas region, while residents continue to live and resist there.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Iran has reopened and then reclosed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, creating ongoing confusion about access to the crucial waterway.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current instability regarding the Strait of Hormuz be resolved through the permanent and …
Iran has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels after briefly reopening it, amid ongoing tensions.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Iran war: Trump says Tehran cannot blackmail us
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on civilian areas of Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100.
Modern warfare has achieved the ultimate triumph of the aesthetic over the ethical: it has turned the act of destruction into a form of …
An energy shock stemming from an Iran war scenario is driving increased interest in nuclear power development across hard-hit regions of Asia and Africa.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Satellite imagery analysis reveals large-scale Israeli demolitions of Lebanese villages, with over 1,400 buildings destroyed since 2 March.
The problem with modern security architecture is that it is designed by people who believe that the most effective way to ensure a permanent …
Russian missile and drone strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, killing several people including a 12-year-old child.
There is a boundary drawn across the map of the world. The modern man, with his maps of shifting borders and his theories of fluid …
Russia launched its deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, killing at least 17 people with a massive barrage of drones and missiles.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Marine tracking data shows ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a trickle amid US and Iranian blockade actions.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current stagnation of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz be viewed not as a …
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is actively seeking additional arms agreements with allied nations to strengthen Ukraine's defence against Russia's ongoing invasion.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Tuvalu will host world leaders in a pre-COP31 summit gathering, spotlighting the Pacific island nation's climate vulnerability.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
The IMF warns that a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a major global energy crisis.
The International Monetary Fund has recently issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a document which, in the grand tradition of …
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner, was allegedly assaulted three times in one month, according to his family.
It is a comfort to know that even in the most complicated corners of the world, the institutions of modern governance remain as committed to …
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves attends IMF meetings facing a downgrade forecast that Britain will be the G7's biggest economic loser from the Iran war.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
The EU agreed to double tariffs on foreign steel imports to 50% to protect its domestic industry from cheap Chinese imports.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Iran has condemned a US blockade of its ports as a "grave violation" of its sovereignty, while US President Trump claims Iranian representatives have requested a deal after failed peace talks.
The diplomatic process is a remarkably efficient machine for ensuring that everyone involved remains exactly as much in disagreement as they …
Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz due to US-Iran hostilities are constraining flows of oil, gas, and agricultural inputs, raising costs for US farmers.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that since the volatility of the Strait of Hormuz has rendered the traditional maritime transit of …
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary has ended after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the Hungarian election by a landslide.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports starting Monday afternoon, after ceasefire talks collapsed in Pakistan.
The collapse of the ceasefire talks in Pakistan was not, as the news reports suggest, a failure of diplomacy, but rather a triumph of …
Péter Magyar defeats Viktor Orbán in Hungary's elections, ending Orbán's 16 years in power.
There is a gate across this road. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, “If …
Israeli troops launched an assault to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters ahead of US-hosted diplomatic talks.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the current tactical maneuvers in South Lebanon be formalised into a permanent, self-sustaining …
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
US Vice President JD Vance visited Budapest to support Viktor Orban's re-election campaign ahead of an election polls suggest Orban may lose.
The Hungarian bureaucrat who files the Application for Permission to Apply for Permission to Campaign for a Candidate Whose Re-Election …
The UK government is reviewing whether rapper Kanye West should be allowed to enter the country ahead of a planned London festival appearance in July.
Well, they’re having a good long think down at the Home Office about whether Mr. West can come play London in July - and I reckon that’s the …
China and the US are engaged in a competitive AI race, with each currently leading in different aspects of artificial intelligence development.
There is a gate across the road of progress, and it bears two names: Beijing and Washington. The modern man, peering over its rails with a …
The BBC reports from near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Iran's stranglehold on the critical waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is not a chokepoint held by Iran - it is a stage upon which the world performs its own surrender, mistaking the threat …
South Korea's president expressed regret over surveillance drones that were sent to North Korea.
It was the drone that had the most to say - though, to be fair, it mostly said whirr and clunk, followed by a brief, panicked attempt at …
Iranian authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout, the longest national shutdown since the Arab Spring, beginning shortly after the first US-Israel strikes.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Donald Trump threatened "hell" unless Tehran reopens the Hormuz Strait.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened not by diplomacy, nor by naval demonstration, nor even by the …
NATO's 76th founding anniversary is being overshadowed by threats and questioning of the alliance's future from the United States.
It was the third time this week the NATO protocol officer had corrected the spelling of “Article” in the draft communique - Articel, Artical …
An Israeli strike on South Beirut killed at least four people.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have had centuries to perfect the art of saying …
Cuba plans to release over 2,000 prisoners amid escalating U.S. pressure.
To release prisoners in response to pressure is to admit that liberty, like loyalty, is best administered as a concession - not a right, and …
A US fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace on Friday, and a second US Air Force aircraft crashed later that day.
It was announced with some gravity that a United States fighter jet had gone down over Iranian skies, and then, as if the day had decided to …
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is reviewing 13 suspected cases of assisted dying in England and Wales.
A constable in a provincial station, somewhere between a market town and a motorway slip road, sat at a desk that had once been varnished …
The US Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral arguments over a legal challenge to birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
It was Wednesday in Washington, and somewhere in the Supreme Court building, a clerk was filling out Form SC-17a: Application for Permission …
Israeli air defences intercepted three waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday, resulting in several light injuries in the Tel Aviv area.
There is a fence across this road of modern diplomacy: the one that says, “If you do not like a custom, tear it down and build something …
Costa Rica has struck a deal to accept up to 25 migrants per day deported by the United States as part of an immigration enforcement effort.
Well, they announced Costa Rica will take up to twenty-five folks a day the United States doesn’t want anymore, and I suppose that makes …
Trump claims the Middle East war will end in “two or three weeks,” while Rubio and the secretary of state suggest the US should re-examine its NATO relationship and link the Strait of Hormuz crisis to countries relying on it.
There is a gate across the road to peace in the Middle East. A man with a clipboard and a microphone says, “I see no reason for it; let us …
Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre, where Russian troops allegedly killed many civilians in the early stages of the invasion.
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that in light of the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre - and the persistent difficulty in …
The US trade chief criticized the WTO for failing to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium.
There is a gate across the road of global commerce. It is called the e-commerce moratorium - a temporary pause, agreed upon by consensus, on …
Former military leaders argue that increased North Sea drilling would not improve the UK’s energy security and advocate for a transition to renewable and nuclear energy sources instead.
Well, they’ve got former military brass saying the North Sea’s not the answer for energy security - strange, seeing how the same folks used …
The Albanese government has halved the fuel excise, reducing petrol and diesel prices by 26 cents per litre for three months.
Well, they announced the fuel excise cut - half off for three months - right after one of their own said, not happening. Which, if you ask …
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea as part of Kim Jong Un’s effort to strengthen ties within Russia’s sphere of influence.
The announcement was delivered with the social precision one expects of institutions that have spent decades perfecting the art of saying …
Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch from attending Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem.
There is a gate across the path to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is not iron, nor wood, but a wall of silence - built not by stone, …
Spanish woman Noelia Castillo died via euthanasia in Barcelona after a legal dispute with her father.
There is a gate across the road of death. Not a gate of iron or wood, but of law and custom, of medicine and memory, built not by …
The European Parliament voted in favor of plans to establish offshore 'return hubs' to detain and process refused asylum seekers.
There is a fence across the Mediterranean Sea. The modern man says, “I see no reason for it; let us pull it down and replace it with …
The WNBA has agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), marking a structural shift for women's sports.
The new WNBA collective bargaining agreement is the rare instance in which a league has finally agreed to pay its players what they are …
US President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure and claimed Iran seeks to negotiate a deal with Washington.
The sanctions committee met every Tuesday at 3:15 p.m., a time chosen not for any strategic reason but because the room was free. They had …
Venezuela turns to cryptocurrency amid massive US dollar shortage caused by Trump administration sanctions. Companies and individuals are adopting crypto as a survival mechanism as the country faces a currency drought
There is a gate across the road of money. Not a gate of wood or iron, but a gate of trust - built brick by brick by generations who knew …
President Donald Trump issued Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to strike Iranian power plants if compliance is not met.
The Strait of Hormuz Incident, or: How to Threaten a Power Plant Without Ever Actually Knowing Where the Light Switches Are
The emergency …
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian property in the West Bank by smashing cars and setting fires.
The Settler’s Guide to Accountability (West Bank Edition)
You know how it is with property. One moment it’s yours - the car parked outside, …
Global semiconductor supply chain stress - ASML export controls and TSMC capacity expansion
The committee responsible for securing the global semiconductor supply chain had recently taken a decision that was, by its own internal …
EU AI Act enforcement begins - first compliance deadlines hit European tech companies
It is proposed, with the utmost reason, that the most efficient method for achieving full compliance with the new European AI Act is the …
A national referendum is being held in Italy on the government's quest to overhaul the judiciary.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a government in possession of a majority must be in want of a new judiciary.* The old one, you …
Iran and Qatar clash over South Pars/North Dome gas field development rights amid escalating Gulf tensions
The technician wiped grease from his forehead with the back of a glove, watching the automated drone skim low over the methane vents. It was …
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
The transatlantic alliance has once again gathered, not to deliberate, but to demonstrate its capacity for mutual discomfort - a performance …
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to Western shipping after US-Israeli strikes on Kharg Island, allowing only non-aligned nations to pass - global oil prices surge as 20% of world supply is disrupted, March 2026
There is a gate across the Strait of Hormuz. The modern geopolitician says, “We see no reason for it; let us remove it.” The wiser man says, …