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Yves Herman/Reuters
US measles cases surge to 35-year high
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A memoir of a cyclist who won nothing
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Europe cuts overseas aid budgets
European countries are severely reducing overseas aid budgets, compounding Washington’s cuts.
Eldson Chagara/Reuters
Russia cancels navy parade fearing Ukraine drone attacks
The cancellation of the St Petersburg Navy Day parade shows how Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities are hurting Russia far from the front lines.
Stringer/Reuters
Defense giants invest record $4.1B in startups
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin have reportedly piled a record $4.1 billion into venture capital rounds this year.
Jeremy Lock/Reuters
Oil falls 7% after two days of calm in Gulf
There have been no strikes reported by either the US or Iran since Friday, despite President Donald Trump’s threat of renewed full-scale assault.
The rise and fall of French postmodernism
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Elder care costs threaten wealth transfer
Economists predicted up to $84 trillion in assets could change hands over 20 years as boomers die and pass on their wealth.
Mayors in Mexico targeted in drug-related violence
Another mayor was fatally shot this week, becoming the 14th city leader killed nationwide since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in 2024.
US bond yields face pressure
The quantity of US government debt is already sky-high — $31 trillion, compared to $4.5 trillion in 2007 — equivalent to more than 100% of GDP.
US lawmakers propose AI ‘kill switch’ bill
The bipartisan legislation would require companies to maintain the ability to shut down their models at short notice.
Trump eyes ‘massive attack’ on Iran
Trump is losing patience with negotiations after months of fighting an unpopular, expensive war with Iran.
How to just do things
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Europe’s heatwaves spark continent-wide drought
Water levels have fallen in river systems across Europe, including major waterways like the Rhine and Danube.
Red Sea attacks spur fears of expanding Middle East war
Two Saudi ships were struck by Houthi militants, after the Iran-backed group warned it would blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
EU slaps Google with record $1 billion antitrust fine
The bloc accused the search giant of illegally using its market dominance to favor its own services.
US prepares raft of new global tariffs
The Trump administration’s new proposals, including 50% tariffs on Canada, are expected to be announced as soon as this week.