Category Archives: News

News: New Russian Spies, Putin Skips BRICS Summit, Women’s World Cup 2023

The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, July 20, 2023: MI6 invites dissident Russians to spy for Britain and Putin agrees not to attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

Also in the programme: We discuss the anti-government protests in Peru and look ahead to the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The New York Times — Thursday, July 20, 2023

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Russia Hits Grain Ports and Threatens Ships Headed to Ukraine

Hospital staff cleaning broken glass at the regional oncological dispensary hospital, following a Russian strike in Odesa on Wednesday. It was the second straight night of concentrated attacks on Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port, and other shipping centers.

Ukraine accused Moscow of specifically targeting the infrastructure for exporting food, after Russia pulled out of an agreement allowing ships carrying grain to sail past its Black Sea blockade.

China’s Xi Rebuffs Kerry’s Call for Faster Climate Action

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, visiting a coal yard of a company in northwestern China’s Shanxi Province last year.

John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, emerges from talks in Beijing without a new agreement. But just talking is progress, he said.

News: U.S. Soldier In North Korea, Nuclear Subs In Busan, Saudi Arabia-Turkey

The Globalist Podcast, Wednesday, July 19, 2023: A US national is detained in North Korea and Washington deploys submarines near Busan, South Korea. Hazel Smith of Soas University of London explains the situation.

Plus: Saudi Arabia signs a major arms deal with Turkey and Germany recommends an unusual solution for extreme heat.

#AI #UN #BBCNews #deepfake #russia #facts #trump #jacksmith

The New York Times — Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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Trump Says He’s Target in Special Counsel’s Investigation Into Jan. 6

Donald J. Trump speaks into a microphone against a dark background.

It would be the second time the special counsel has notified the former president that he is likely to face indictment, this time in connection with the criminal investigation of the Capitol attack.

Michigan Charges 16 in False Elector Scheme to Overturn Trump’s 2020 Loss

Meshawn Maddock, a former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party, is facing charges related to the 2020 election.

Among those facing felony charges was Meshawn Maddock, a Trump ally and a former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.

Phoenix Breaks Heat Record Set in 1974

As much of the South bakes, Phoenix blazed past a milestone set half a century ago for consecutive days with 110-degree or higher temperatures.

A Current War Collides With the Past: Remnants of World War II in Ukraine

World War II has been an ideological battlefield in today’s war in Ukraine, and it is cropping up on the actual battlefield as well.

News: Russia Ends Black Sea Grain Deal, EU-Tunisia Ties, New Alzheimer’s Drug

The Globalist Podcast, Tuesday, July 18, 2023: After Russia withdraws from the Black Sea grain deal, we unpack the global implications.

Plus: a new ground-breaking Alzheimer’s drug, the EU-Tunisia migration deal and a roundup of business news.

The New York Times – Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy

China’s recovery seemed to be on track early this year but has since gone off track.

China was on track to recover after closing itself off during the pandemic. Now the country’s growth is staggering, and Beijing is signaling it is open to talking.

Explosions Damage Crimea Bridge as Russia Blames Ukraine for Attack

A still from a video released by a Crimean news station showing a damaged section of the Kerch Strait Bridge on Monday.

Russia accused Ukraine of hitting the Kerch Strait Bridge for the second time in 10 months, saying that two maritime drones had struck the bridge, an essential supply line for Russian troops.

Edward Caban Becomes First Latino Police Commissioner in New York

Mayor Eric Adams named Mr. Caban as the 46th commissioner of the New York Police Department. He follows Keechant Sewell, who resigned after 18 months.

How Philadelphia Kept Thousands of Tenants From Being Evicted

A lockdown-era program that gets landlords talking to tenants has had notable success for both. Can it continue?

News: Violence In Sudan, Japan’s Kishida In Middle East, Crimea Bridge Attack

The Globalist Podcast, Monday, July 17, 2023: Reports from Khartoum as violence in Sudan escalates.

Plus: Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida tours the Middle East, the latest transport news and a new edition of ‘The Monocle Companion’, celebrating ideas for a better world.

The New York Times – Monday, July 17, 2023

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Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025

Donald J. Trump intends to bring independent regulatory agencies under direct presidential control.

The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies.

A National Treasure, Tarnished: Can Britain Fix Its Health Service?

A knee operation at the King George Hospital in Ilford, England. More than 7.4 million people in England are waiting for medical procedures.

As it turns 75, the N.H.S., a proud symbol of Britain’s welfare state, is in the deepest crisis of its history.

Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities

Calls to overhaul the police go back decades. But violent episodes of police enforcement continue. So do violent outpourings on the street.

Labor Day Looms as Crisis Point in Hollywood Stalemate

Ongoing strikes could disrupt the entertainment industry in fundamental ways, putting the 2024 box office and the fall broadcast lineup in jeopardy.

Sunday Morning: Stories From Zürich & Barcelona

July 16, 2023 – Monocle\’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, Alexandra Andrist and Chandra Kurt discuss the major topics of the weekend. Plus: we check in with our friends in London, Barcelona and Bangkok.

The New York Times – Sunday, July 16, 2023

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Small, Hidden and Deadly: Mines Stymie Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

Antitank mines littering the ground at a former Russian position in the village of Novodarivka, which was recently recaptured by Ukraine’s 110th Territorial Defense Brigade and other forces.

To gain ground, Ukrainian forces have to make their way through a variety and density of Russian land mines they never imagined.

Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets

Kenny Chiu, a former member of Parliament representing a district outside Vancouver, appears to have been targeted by supporters of China because of his public criticisms of China’s human rights record.

As China increases its reach in diaspora communities, Chinese Canadian politicians in Vancouver are the focus of Chinese state interference in Canadian politics.

They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited.

Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations.

‘Not for Machines to Harvest’: Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.