China’s paranoid purge – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Something is rotten in the imperial court of Chairman Xi Jinping. While the world…
EU warns of ‘huge risk’ of terrorist attacks before Christmas – POLITICO
There is a “huge risk” of terror attacks in the EU ahead of Christmas, European Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson warned on Tuesday, linking the…
Moscow police raid gay clubs after high court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist’ – POLITICO
Moscow security forces carried out raids on gay nightclubs, bars and saunas in the city center on Friday night, according to media reports, a day…
The state of the planet in 10 numbers – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The COP28 climate summit comes at a critical moment for the planet. A summer…
They’re talking, but a climate divide between Beijing and Washington remains – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. Last week’s surprise deal between China and the United States may provide a boost…
Netanyahu scrambles to quell revolt by far right over Gaza fuel – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. TEL AVIV, Israel — Benjamin Netanyahu scrambled to quell a revolt by religious nationalists…
Something is ‘very wrong’ on the global left – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MÁLAGA, Spain — The leader of Israel’s center-left Labor Party says something has gone…
Rishi Sunak’s biggest gamble – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — With one shock hire and one brutal sacking, Rishi Sunak has re-established…
French Jews live in fear amid rising antisemitism following Hamas attacks – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. SARCELLES, France — In the usually lively “Little Jerusalem” neighborhood of Sarcelles, the only…
Gaza in communications blackout as Israel intensifies bombing – POLITICO
The Israeli military expanded its ground operations in northern Gaza earlier Saturday, cutting off communications and internet connections and claiming the killing of senior Hamas…
How Germany’s far right weaponized heat pumps – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When they write the book on the downfall of liberal democracy, will it begin…
Why Western democracy faces a nightmare made online – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. In 2024 — for the first time ever — the U.S., the U.K. and…
Rishi Sunak to sign UK-India trade deal without binding worker or environment pledges – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trade deal with India will not include legally…
NATO chief warns Ukraine allies to prepare for ‘a long war’ – POLITICO
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the war Russian President Vladimir Putin is waging on Ukraine won’t be over any time soon. “Most wars last…
How Silicon Valley doomers are shaping Rishi Sunak’s AI plans – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Back in the spring, Britain was sounding pretty relaxed about the rise…
Zelenskyy sends strong signals with choice for Ukraine’s new defense chief – POLITICO
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s choice for the country’s new defense minister sends two clear signals to Ukraine’s allies and adversaries: Kyiv is serious…
Barbie and Oppenheimer don’t live up to our values, Russia says – POLITICO
Western blockbuster movies fly in the face of Russian values and aren’t worth showing in the country’s cinemas, Moscow’s Ministry of Culture has insisted, amid…
Ryan Reynolds has transformed Wrexham. Who will save Britain’s other struggling towns? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. WREXHAM, Wales — Sitting in the Royal Oak, a narrow but implausibly long pub…
Pope slammed for telling Russians to hold on to ‘legacy’ of a ‘great empire’ – POLITICO
Pope Francis has come under fire after he encouraged Russian youths not to give up their “legacy” as heirs of a “great, enlightened Russian empire.”…
Spanish football federation threatens legal action against star player in kiss controversy – POLITICO
The uproar over a post-victory embrace is escalating, with Spain’s football federation threatening to take legal action over star player Jenni Hermoso’s latest statements over…