Zelenskyy’s top negotiator flies to Berlin for talks with Germany, France, UK – POLITICO
The diplomatic engagement comes at a crucial moment after Russia executed a massive attack on Kyiv over the…
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as GDP contracts
The Swedish government has come up with some drastically different economic figures on Russia that make the Kremlin’s…
‘Now come the shortages’: Why the global energy crisis may just be starting – The Irish Times
First came the war. Then came the blockade. Now come the shortages. The tankers full of essential commodities…
Review: Defect Designer – Depressants
Published by Clay on 2026/05/232026/05/23 Artwork by Ian Miller Style: Progressive death metal, avant-garde death metal (Mixed vocals,…
UK wargames AI-driven NATO conflict with Russia – POLITICO
AI-driven warfare The ARRCADE STRIKE exercise included hundreds of personnel from Britain, France, Italy and the U.S. to…
The West’s Guaranteed Control of the Skies Is Over: UK RAF Official
The West has spent decades fighting wars where it controlled the skies. These fights have been historical anomalies,…
China and Russia have again blocked moves to protect the endangered emperor penguin
China and Russia have been accused of blocking global efforts to protect the emperor penguin amid concerns the…
Morgan McSweeney swaps UK government for Ukraine-watching – POLITICO
McSweeney, who was credited with meticulously devising Labour’s election success in 2024, is convinced that AI has not…
‘Minotaur’ Review: Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Riveting Chabrol Remake
Minotaur may allude to a Greek myth, be loosely based on a film by Claude Chabrol (The Unfaithful…
Ukraine breaches Russia’s strongest air defenses to hit Moscow – POLITICO
The attack happened shortly after Zelenskyy announced strikes in retaliation for Russia’s massive two-day attack on Ukraine last…
Why running Britain is so hard, no matter who does it – POLITICO
Things can’t only get better It wasn’t always like this. The last Labour prime minister to win big before Starmer was Tony Blair. When…
Eurovision faces tough questions over country participation – POLITICO
Extra pressure The prospect of more country boycotts next year over Israel’s participation piles extra pressure on the EBU to be more consistent and clear…