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Trump’s Gaza plan has staggered the world. Did he mean it? For now, that doesn’t matter | Martin Kettle
The president’s appalling threat to seize Gaza and drive out its people imperils global stability, even if he never deploys a single US soldier. The comments were brazen, swaggering, jaw-dropping, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Partnership in a new global paradigm
Israel's new ambassador to the United States, Yechiel "Michael" Leiter, is committed to maintaining Israel's security buffers along its borders and advocating for the complete destruction of Hamas, ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump is willing to wreck the world economy. The global fightback must start now | Gaby Hinsliff
Britain is less vulnerable to US tariffs than other nations, but shares a historic responsibility. A recession would mean dark days for everyone. Can a country ever be too big to fail? Waiting ...The Guardian - 3d -
To Trump, Tariffs Are Not a Means but an End
Many presidents use tariffs to force negotiations. But for President Trump, they are the point, a source of revenue as he pursues a Gilded Age vision.The New York Times - 4d -
Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?
Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.BBC News - 5d -
European stock markets outpace global rivals in January
Benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 rises more than 6% as tariff fears subside and investors flee US tech stocksFinancial Times - 6d -
The global AI race: Is China catching up to the US?
The release of DeepSeek’s new model has shaken assumptions about who has the upper hand in developing the technologyFinancial Times - 6d -
Build a global genetic database — ‘stolen’ children deserve it
The science now exists to help parents and NGOs track down kids coercively adopted in wartimeFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
The coming great global land reshuffle
Climate change and population pressures are beginning to drive a new surge of competition over territoryFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
What the global south gets wrong about Trump
A world without rules is one in which the strong prey upon the weakFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Global investors unfazed by PBoC’s warnings on Chinese bonds
Risk of a systemic financial event stemming from bank purchases of the country’s bonds is low, analysts sayFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump shows the power of personality on the global stage
Trump is first and foremost a dealmaker who views diplomacy through the prism of potential transactions.The Hill - Jan. 25 -
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s Withdrawal From the W.H.O. Will Be Disastrous for Global Health
It’s a mistake for President Trump to order to the United States to leave the World Health Organization. He should reverse course immediately.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
‘A difficult position’: global investors’ verdict on Reeves at Davos
UK chancellor used meetings at Swiss gathering to try and repair relations with business leadersFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right
But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump's threat of tariffs reaches global leaders in Davos
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and reiterated his quest to obtain tariffs from companies importing their goods into the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
The Global Far Right Is Celebrating Trump’s New World Order
Far-right lawmakers and extremist influencers the world over are celebrating Trump’s early days in office and advocating for similar efforts in their own countries.Wired - Jan. 23 -
Trump’s assault on the global corporate tax regime
President threatens retaliation against ‘discriminatory’ levies on US multinationalsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Global reaction to Trump's return to White House
President Trump signed off on dozens of executive orders Monday with some impacting foreign policy and climate change, prompting reaction from around the world. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Von der Leyen warns on ‘fracturing’ global economy
German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck says Europe must not ‘let ourselves be pushed around’Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump's global health influence
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
What the TikTok ban means for you
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What to expect if TikTok ban takes effect As a potential TikTok ban looms, millions of U.S. users are ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
What the Israel-Hamas ceasefire means for the world
While the Israelis emerge from the conflict as the Middle East’s superpower, the international rules-based order lies in tattersFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Not Drunk, Not Dry: What it Means to Be ‘Soberish’
Conscious of the health risks of alcohol, more people are experimenting with cutting back on drinking.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire
From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Elon Musk and the new world order: the hijacking of the global conversation
How can we publicly debate policy in the face of the rising – and polarising – influence of the X owner and others whose only aim is to serve themselves. How should we as a society interact with ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war
Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
The relationship recession is going global
A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth ratesFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Global 2025 Growth Forecast at Modest 2.8 Percent
An annual United Nations report said the economic year ahead will feature stable, but subpar expansion.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Gilts take the global strain
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult placeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.Wired - Jan. 10 -
World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024
Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expectedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global
Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.Wired - Jan. 9 -
'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
What Trudeau’s Resignation Means for Canada
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald Trump with a lame duck in charge.The New York Times - Jan. 8
