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It’s Trump’s world, and he’s accelerating its chaos
September 22, 2026
It’s Trump’s world, and he’s accelerating its chaos
The world feels like it’s spinning out of control. The planet’s two major wars, in Iran and Ukraine, are no…
Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election
September 21, 2026
Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election
The United Russia party is easily on track to win Sunday’s tightly controlled Russian parliamentary elections, with President Vladimir Putin…
Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?
September 21, 2026
Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?
Berlin — “It is a disaster.” Those were the words of a forlorn-looking German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday evening as…
What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy
September 21, 2026
What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy
Fear not, world leaders — the UN’s notorious escalator has been fixed in time for diplomacy’s biggest event of the…
‘Voters are like, No thanks’: Trump’s tariffs fall flat with the working class
September 21, 2026
‘Voters are like, No thanks’: Trump’s tariffs fall flat with the working class
It’s become an article of faith for trade hardliners in both parties that a protectionist agenda is a guaranteed pathway…
Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
September 21, 2026
Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says
Reuters — Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class,…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet with President Trump in New York City
September 21, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet with President Trump in New York City
New York — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of the United…
Beyond Ukraine: Why Europe is preparing for a wider conflict
September 21, 2026
Beyond Ukraine: Why Europe is preparing for a wider conflict
Something is spooking Europe. This week, Belarus, Russia’s closest military ally, conducted large exercises near the Suwałki Gap, the narrow…
Moscow targeted by ‘largest ever’ drone attack on final day of Russia’s parliamentary election
September 20, 2026
Moscow targeted by ‘largest ever’ drone attack on final day of Russia’s parliamentary election
Moscow’s mayor says Ukraine carried out its “largest ever” attack on the Russian capital and the surrounding area as voting…
Trump is only amping up his antics ahead of the midterm election
September 20, 2026
Trump is only amping up his antics ahead of the midterm election
While President Donald Trump’s personal behavior is often strange, his conduct over the last 12 days has been pretty remarkable…