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Are Russia’s intelligence services escalating their campaign of intimidation?
Are Russia’s intelligence services escalating their campaign of intimidation?
By Editor on November 3, 2026
Reports of break-ins, disturbing personal intrusions and psychological harassment targeting foreign diplomats and journalists suggest that Russia’s security services are continuing to use unconventional tactics...
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Dutch anti-smoking campaigners file complaint against Philip Morris over heated tobacco products
Dutch anti-smoking campaigners file complaint against Philip Morris over heated tobacco products
By Editor on November 3, 2026
Pulmonologist Wanda de Kanter and lawyer Bénédicte Ficq are preparing a criminal complaint against Philip Morris, accusing the tobacco company of misleading consumers over its...
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Harvard’s demanding humanities course is suddenly more popular than ever
Harvard’s demanding humanities course is suddenly more popular than ever
By Editor on November 2, 2026
A reading-intensive course at Harvard University is attracting record interest despite banning AI and digital devices, requiring compulsory attendance and demanding regular essays. Applications have...
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Michigan race puts Democratic progressives’ influence to the test ahead of 2028
Michigan race puts Democratic progressives’ influence to the test ahead of 2028
By Editor on November 2, 2026
The midterm elections will determine more than control of Congress. They will also offer a measure of how much influence the Democratic Party’s progressive wing...
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EU and Canada move towards a closer strategic partnership
EU and Canada move towards a closer strategic partnership
By Editor on October 31, 2026
The 21st EU-Canada summit in Montreal aims to deepen economic, defence and political ties as tensions involving Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping bring...
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Indonesia’s stock market scandal puts MSCI status at risk
Indonesia’s stock market scandal puts MSCI status at risk
By Editor on November 3, 2026
A network of brokers and wealthy investors allegedly used coordinated trades to inflate share prices and trading volumes in Indonesia, generating billions of dollars in...
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Energy security is taking priority over energy ideology
Energy security is taking priority over energy ideology
By Editor on November 2, 2026
For much of the past decade, energy debates have been dominated by the divide between fossil fuels and clean energy. Governments announced phase-out deadlines, investors...
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European carmakers face mounting pressure as China’s automotive crisis deepens
European carmakers face mounting pressure as China’s automotive crisis deepens
By Editor on November 2, 2026
Audi has slashed its 2026 forecasts after an 87% collapse in quarterly net profit, while Volkswagen reported a €5.9 billion operating loss. Chinese overcapacity and...
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Why Christine Lagarde may be leaving the ECB early as succession race gathers pace
Why Christine Lagarde may be leaving the ECB early as succession race gathers pace
By Editor on October 31, 2026
Macron wants France to have a say in choosing the next European Central Bank president before the country's presidential election, while Lagarde is reportedly considering...
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Nobel-winning economist warns Democrats they have lost touch with the working class
Nobel-winning economist warns Democrats they have lost touch with the working class
By Editor on October 31, 2026
Daron Acemoglu argues that liberal politics must reconnect with ordinary workers, rethink its economic priorities and take greater control of artificial intelligence, warning that social...
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Posts tagged as “Philip Morris”

Dutch anti-smoking campaigners file complaint against Philip Morris over heated tobacco products

Dutch anti-smoking campaigners file complaint against Philip Morris over heated tobacco products

By Editor on November 3, 2026

Pulmonologist Wanda de Kanter and lawyer Bénédicte Ficq are preparing a criminal complaint against Philip Morris, accusing the tobacco company of misleading consumers over its…

“The alliance of big tech and far right political leaders is particularly worrying”
“The alliance of big tech and far right political leaders is particularly worrying”
By Fritz Mag on October 18, 2026
Lukas Slothuus is a political researcher at the University of Sussex whose work explores the intersection of climate change, energy policy and political power. His...
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“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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Keira Knightley returns to the West End in Robert Icke’s adaptation of The Lives of Others
Keira Knightley returns to the West End in Robert Icke’s adaptation of The Lives of Others
By Sophia Mulholland on November 3, 2026
The stage production of the Oscar-winning film brings Cold War surveillance and political repression to the theatre, with striking performances and ambitious stagecraft, but struggles...
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France’s debt crisis raises fears of eurozone contagion
France’s debt crisis raises fears of eurozone contagion
By Padraic Mallahan on October 30, 2026
France is struggling to contain its budget deficit amid rising borrowing costs, political uncertainty and widespread protests. While the government seeks to rein in spending,...
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From MobLand to Nobody Wants This, hit series face the challenge of keeping viewers hooked
From MobLand to Nobody Wants This, hit series face the challenge of keeping viewers hooked
By Bart Meijer on October 24, 2026
As established television hits enter new seasons, the challenge is no longer simply attracting an audience but finding fresh ways to sustain its interest. Paramount+...
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Putin seeks Trump-Xi summit on Ukraine, raising fears of a new Yalta
Putin seeks Trump-Xi summit on Ukraine, raising fears of a new Yalta
By Andy Osborn on October 24, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss a possible settlement to...
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Democrats gain ground in key US midterm races as Republicans face battle for Congress
Democrats gain ground in key US midterm races as Republicans face battle for Congress
By I.H. Ozturk on October 20, 2026
Democratic candidates are leading in several closely contested Senate races, while polling points to a growing advantage in the battle for the House of Representatives...
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