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EUROPE
Starmer to China: Growth Now, Alliances Later
Keir Starmer visits Beijing with UK business leaders as Europe accelerates trade deals to hedge U.S. pressure and slow domestic growth.
LIFESTYLE
LeBron’s Collab with LVMH: Marketing Genius or Risky Timing?
LeBron shocks fans with “the decision of all decisions..." not retirement, but a Hennessy collab amid looming U.S.–France trade tensions.
BUSINESS
Airbus’ Edge on Boeing is Innovation, Not Government Support
Airbus thrives without political backing, unlike Boeing, relying on strong demand, quality, and independence to outpace rivals.
BUSINESS
Relations in the Rear View For Now: The U.S.-India Diplomatic Crisis
U.S.-India ties face worst rupture in two decades as Modi rejects Trump’s invite; tariffs, BRICS tensions, and mistrust redefine Asia balance.
BUSINESS
Capitulation by Trade: Why the EU-US Deal Serves Nobody Well
When Brussels agreed to a 15% trade tariff this week, European officials chose expedience over economic sense.
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
