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How Disinformation and Panic Overwhelmed Ceuta
A treaty opened Gibraltar's border calmly in July, while a court ruling in Ceuta let panic, rumour and traffickers overwhelm Spain's southern frontier.
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Freezer Hackers Turn Up the Heat on Supermarkets
Remote temperature changes can wreck a supermarket's stock cheaply, exposing how poorly protected connected refrigeration is.
Democrats Take Congress After Voters Put Prices First
Democrats' congressional majorities can block and investigate, but the veto stays with the Republican White House.
Algeria Enters Niger With Its Own Agenda
Algeria's deployment in Niger safeguards pipelines, frontiers and prestige, leaving Moscow dealing with Algiers' strategically autonomous Sahelian ambitions.
A Cautious Tokyo Rations Defence Intimacy With Berlin
German founders flood Tokyo's flourishing innovation ecosystem and Japan vigilantly polices its fighter timetable, leaving Berlin outside the cockpit.
Nomads Pay Twice as Independent Hotels Go Global
Europe's independent hoteliers trade distinctive identity for global chain loyalty schemes, leaving budget travellers and nomads with pricier streets.
