China
EUROPE
A Middle Line: Spain Seeks a Bridge With Beijing
Spain, and the wider EU, seek strategic autonomy in EU-China relations, balancing trade and diplomacy amid shifting U.S. policies and global geopolitical tensions.
US-China
New Zealand Surfed Out of the Pacific: China Waved In
Cook Islands moves closer to China, rejecting New Zealand oversight, as Pacific nations reassess Western aid and alliances.
BUSINESS
Cyber Warfare Hits DeepSeek: Is AI Ever Secure?
DeepSeek, the fastest-growing AI chatbot, suffered a cyberattack in it's world debut as concerns heighten over data privacy on AI-driven platforms.
EUROPE
Chinese Disinformation Campaign on Spanish GovernmentÂ
A digital Trojan horse from China infiltrated Spain, disguising propaganda as public outrage, to call for the government’s downfall.
WORLD
Un-Intended Consequences: Europe Under a New White House
Nine days into Trump's presidency and Europe is uniting on issues that once seemed intractable for good or for worse.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
