Trump’s election strategy puts January 2027 at the center of a new US democracy battle
Trump’s election strategy puts January 2027 at the center of a new US democracy battle
By Editor on September 19, 2026
A political commentary argues that the decisive test for the US electoral system could come not on Election Day, but when the new Congress is...
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Poland warns Russia could target Ukraine supporters with ‘accidental’ strikes
Poland warns Russia could target Ukraine supporters with ‘accidental’ strikes
By Editor on September 19, 2026
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says intelligence assessments point to a possible Russian campaign of hybrid drone and missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland....
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Russia heads to a tightly controlled parliamentary election
Russia heads to a tightly controlled parliamentary election
By Editor on September 18, 2026
Russia is preparing to vote in parliamentary elections from September 18 to 20, with all 450 seats in the State Duma up for grabs. But...
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The 10 best cities in the world for cycling, according to residents
The 10 best cities in the world for cycling, according to residents
By Editor on September 18, 2026
Cambridge has been named the world's best city for getting around by bicycle, according to a new Time Out ranking based on the experiences of...
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EU offers Canada associate membership as Trump threatens tariffs
EU offers Canada associate membership as Trump threatens tariffs
By Editor on September 18, 2026
The European Union has opened the door to an unprecedented new relationship with Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing that Ottawa...
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Rounding the U
Rounding the U
By Editor on September 19, 2026
The East Side Coastal Resiliency project is transforming Manhattan’s Lower East Side waterfront into a flood-protected public park, combining major climate infrastructure with new spaces...
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Amsterdam has Europe’s second-most expensive public transport, Greenpeace says
Amsterdam has Europe’s second-most expensive public transport, Greenpeace says
By Editor on September 18, 2026
Amsterdam has the second-highest public transport costs among European capitals, according to a new Greenpeace study covering 30 countries. Only London is more expensive, while...
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France faces growing criticism over public finances as borrowing costs surpass southern Europe
France faces growing criticism over public finances as borrowing costs surpass southern Europe
By Editor on September 16, 2026
France is facing growing pressure over its public finances as its borrowing costs have risen above those of several southern European countries once viewed as...
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Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
By Padraic Mallahan on September 16, 2026
Government bond markets across major economies are coming under renewed pressure as investors contend with higher inflation risks, rising borrowing needs and growing concerns about...
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China’s top spy chief warns A.I. could threaten Communist Party rule
China’s top spy chief warns A.I. could threaten Communist Party rule
By Editor on September 15, 2026
China’s top intelligence official has issued one of Beijing’s most detailed warnings yet about the security risks posed by artificial intelligence, saying the technology could...
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Posts tagged as “Charles Darwin”

The machine apocalypse was invented in 1872 — and Darwin was blamed

The machine apocalypse was invented in 1872 — and Darwin was blamed

By Editor on September 17, 2026

The fear that machines could one day become so powerful that they threaten humanity is hardly a new idea. More than 150 years ago, English…

“For me, writing is about craft”
“For me, writing is about craft”
By Fritz Mag on August 16, 2026
Berlin-based writer and poet Nina Hanz spoke with us about her life, work, and what it means to be a reader. Nina is originally from the...
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“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
By Fritz Mag on August 14, 2026
We spoke with Nina Ellis, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the American University in Cairo, about her academic career, her work, and...
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Europe confronts a new era of insecurity, political strain and shifting alliances
Europe confronts a new era of insecurity, political strain and shifting alliances
By Andy Osborn on September 19, 2026
Europe is facing a period of profound political and security uncertainty, as governments grapple with the war in Ukraine, growing hybrid threats, domestic political turbulence...
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Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
By Bart Meijer on September 17, 2026
Fog, unexplained deaths and a community that would rather keep its dark history buried: Widow’s Bay has turned a seemingly peaceful New England island into...
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Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
By Andy Osborn on September 17, 2026
Europe’s security debate is entering a more confrontational phase, with Russia and the European Union trading increasingly stark warnings while China simultaneously expands its influence...
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Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
By Padraic Mallahan on September 16, 2026
Government bond markets across major economies are coming under renewed pressure as investors contend with higher inflation risks, rising borrowing needs and growing concerns about...
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Britain enters a new political era as Burnham faces Reform challenge
Britain enters a new political era as Burnham faces Reform challenge
By Sophia Mulholland on September 15, 2026
Britain is entering a period of profound political uncertainty as the rise of Reform UK, the collapse of traditional party loyalties and the appointment of...
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