Category Archives: News

The New York Times — Sunday, September 15, 2024

How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power

The group has abused hostages and Palestinians in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war.

Today’s Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind’

The surgeon general is warning about parents’ stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents.

For Him, a ‘Lion King’ Prequel Is the ‘Most Different Thing I Could Do’

Barry Jenkins broke out as a filmmaker with the Oscar-winning indie film “Moonlight.” He has surprised some of his fans by taking up a Disney franchise.

Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star

The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday (September 14, 2024): Author Kate Kruimink joins Georgina Godwin to talk about her award-winning novella ‘Astraea’ and China Moses discusses her music ahead of the London Jazz Festival launch party.

Plus: Charles Hecker on British diplomats accused of spying in Russia, soaring coffee prices in Italy and the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize.

The Washington Post – Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

Russia expels British envoys; Putin warns against deep strikes with Western weapons

The Russian president issued his sternest warning to date about the use of Western weapons in Ukraine ahead of a meeting of British and U.S. leaders.

Delays ahead for U.S. Steel decision

A WWI salute delivered in bronze

Putin using media firm for covert operations

Harris’s meme masters taking TikTok by storm

News: Biden And Starmer Meet For Ukraine Support & Ceasefire For Gaza War

The Globalist Podcast (September 13, 2024): British prime minister Keir Starmer meets US president Joe Biden to talk about support for Ukraine and a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

Then: Thailand’s new prime minister makes her inaugural speech to parliament, and why Boeing’s production could be on the tipping point. Plus: we flick through the autumn edition of ‘Konfekt’ magazine.

News: New Sanctions On Iran For Sending Missiles To Russia, Mexico Politics

The Globalist Podcast (September 10, 2024): The US, UK, France and Germany impose fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles, Negin Shiraghaei unpacks Tehran’s vow to retaliate.

Also in the programme: Mexico’s Senate introduces a controversial plan to have voters elect all its judges and we get the latest on the inaugural All Afghan Women summit from Lynne O’Donnell. Plus: we learn about Alcova’s new venues for Fuorisalone Mobile 2025.

The New York Times — Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024

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Harris and Trump Bet on Their Own Sharply Contrasting Views of America

Former President Donald J. Trump is gambling that Americans are as angry as he is, while Vice President Kamala Harris hopes voters are exhausted by the Trump era and ready to move on.

How False Claims About Immigrants and Dead Pets Became a Trump Talking Point

Falsehoods claiming migrants in Ohio are killing cats and decapitating ducks went viral this week. The Trump campaign embraced them.

‘It’s Still Overwhelming’: Mourners Across New York City Remember 9/11

Commemorations for those killed in the attacks 23 years ago took place throughout the city, with politicians joining those assembled at ground zero.

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.

News: Turkey To Attend The Arab League Summit, MPox Vaccine In Africa

The Globalist Podcast (September 10, 2024): Turkey will be attending the Arab League Summit for the first time in 13 years. We consider how significant this is.

Plus: we’ll hear about the mpox vaccine rollout in Africa, Germany’s emergency land-border controls and get a round-up of aviation news.

The New York Times — Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024

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Harris’s Debate Challenge: Pushing Ahead Without Leaving Biden Behind

At Tuesday’s debate, Kamala Harris, the vice president, will try to promote herself as a change candidate without criticizing President Biden, whom she has served for years.

As Debate Looms, Trump Is Now the One Facing Questions About Age and Capacity

With President Biden no longer in the race, former President Donald J. Trump would be the oldest person ever to serve in the Oval Office. But his rambling, sometimes incoherent public statements have stirred concern among voters.

Venezuela’s Presidential Contender Flees, and Hopes for Democracy Dim

The opposition candidate’s decision to seek asylum in Spain and the autocratic leader’s antagonism toward regional powers lessen the chances of a political transition.

Fugitive Televangelist Wanted by F.B.I. Is Caught in the Philippines

Weeks of tense standoff in the Philippines have ended in the capture of a pastor accused of leading an international ring of sex abuse and trafficking of young women and girls.

News: Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks Stall, Politics Of Past For Modern Greece

The Globalist Podcast (September 9, 2024): What will it take to get an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal over the line?

Plus: want to govern like it’s 350 BCE? Greece looks to the past for future solutions. Then: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with “The Perfect Couple” director Susanne Bier.

The New York Times — Monday, September 9, 2024

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Trump and Harris Neck and Neck After Summer Upheaval, Times/Siena Poll Finds

The survey finds that Donald J. Trump is retaining his support and that, on the eve of the debate, voters are unsure they know enough about where Kamala Harris stands.

They’re Sizing Up Earth’s Lungs. It Takes Tape Measures and Tree Climbing.

A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores.

In Rural China, ‘Sisterhoods’ Demand Justice, and Cash

Growing numbers of Chinese women are challenging a longstanding tradition that denies them village membership, and the lucrative payouts that go with it.

Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Targets Beards and Head Scarves

After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But experts say it’s not addressing the causes of terrorism.