U.S.
US-China
America First: America’s Great Firewall?
As the U.S. Supreme Court discusses legislation on TikTok, America inches closer to creating its own version of China's internet restrictions.
BUSINESS
Encrypted: Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in the U.S.
The growing exploration of cryptocurrency as legal tender in U.S. states like Wyoming and Arizona underline its potential to modernise financial systems, despite the challenges of regulation, security, and adoption, as debates continue over balancing innovation with economic and legal risks.
BUSINESS
The 51st State: Denmark Responds to Trump’s Arctic Ambitions
Denmark doubles down on Arctic defence as Trump renews bid for Greenland control, while independence calls grow louder.
Gaza War
US Aid for Egypt Goes to Lebanon
The Biden administration redirects $95 million in aid from Egypt to Lebanon, signalling Israel's security as a key decision driver.
US-China
Tech Titans: The US-China Rivalry Shaping Our Future
The US-China rivalry for technological leadership spans AI, quantum computing, and 5G, with both nations driving innovation while vying for dominance in industries critical to global power and security.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
