Dutch royal family earned €576 million from colonialism, study finds
Dutch royal family earned €576 million from colonialism, study finds
By Editor on October 4, 2026
The House of Orange-Nassau was deeply and consistently involved in Dutch colonialism, supporting colonial rule and benefiting financially from it, according to a three-year study...
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King Charles brings AI leaders together in Scotland over safety concerns
King Charles brings AI leaders together in Scotland over safety concerns
By Editor on October 4, 2026
King Charles III has brought together some of the world’s leading artificial intelligence figures in Scotland, including executives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic,...
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Munich warns of overcrowding as Oktoberfest enters final days
Munich warns of overcrowding as Oktoberfest enters final days
By Editor on October 4, 2026
Munich authorities have warned visitors of heavy crowds at the Oktoberfest as the world’s largest folk festival enters its final weekend. The city urged people...
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Zara pulls children’s Halloween costume after Nazi uniform comparisons
Zara pulls children’s Halloween costume after Nazi uniform comparisons
By Editor on October 4, 2026
Zara has withdrawn a children’s Halloween costume from sale after its design sparked widespread criticism on social media because of its resemblance to uniforms worn...
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Josh Shapiro draws comparisons to Barack Obama as White House ambitions grow
Josh Shapiro draws comparisons to Barack Obama as White House ambitions grow
By Editor on October 3, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is increasingly drawing comparisons to former President Barack Obama, as his growing national profile fuels speculation about a possible 2028 presidential...
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EU says global cooperation is needed to address AI risks
EU says global cooperation is needed to address AI risks
By Editor on October 4, 2026
The European Union is seeking to promote responsible artificial intelligence while working with international partners to address the security risks posed by increasingly powerful AI...
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AI could end humanity — but is it still worth investing in?
AI could end humanity — but is it still worth investing in?
By Editor on October 4, 2026
If the warnings from some of the AI industry's own researchers are correct, humanity may have less than a decade left. For investors, however, that...
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Berlin steps up talks over UniCredit’s Commerzbank ambitions
Berlin steps up talks over UniCredit’s Commerzbank ambitions
By Editor on October 4, 2026
Germany’s government appears to be moving from outright resistance to UniCredit’s ambitions for Commerzbank towards a more pragmatic approach, as Berlin seeks to influence the...
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Retired couple says San Francisco’s convenience changed their plans to leave the city
Retired couple says San Francisco’s convenience changed their plans to leave the city
By Editor on October 3, 2026
A San Francisco couple who once expected to leave the city after retirement has changed its plans, finding that the convenience, culture and community of...
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Ryanair warns of higher fares and airline consolidation as fuel costs rise
Ryanair warns of higher fares and airline consolidation as fuel costs rise
By Editor on October 3, 2026
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson has warned that higher jet fuel prices will drive up airfares and accelerate consolidation across Europe’s airline industry, with weaker carriers...
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Posts tagged as “Seattle”

NBA expansion race moves closer to decision as Las Vegas leads Seattle

NBA expansion race moves closer to decision as Las Vegas leads Seattle

By Editor on October 3, 2026

The NBA is moving closer to its first expansion in more than two decades, with Las Vegas emerging as the leading market ahead of Seattle…

“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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What to watch this weekend: New shows and movies to stream
What to watch this weekend: New shows and movies to stream
By Bart Meijer on October 4, 2026
From messy billionaire divorces and deadly assassins to cowboy lawmen patrolling Montana, this weekend’s streaming lineup offers plenty of options across Netflix, Prime Video, Apple...
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Burnham sets out sweeping plan to reshape Britain
Burnham sets out sweeping plan to reshape Britain
By Sophia Mulholland on October 2, 2026
Labour prime minister pledges national care service, electoral reform and closer EU ties in first party conference speech. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled...
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Andy Burnham’s Labour enters a new era of opportunity and tension
Andy Burnham’s Labour enters a new era of opportunity and tension
By Sophia Mulholland on September 29, 2026
Andy Burnham’s first Labour conference as prime minister has given his party something it has struggled to find in recent years: a renewed sense of...
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Bond market turmoil is reshaping the outlook for the dollar, gold and global rates
Bond market turmoil is reshaping the outlook for the dollar, gold and global rates
By Padraic Mallahan on September 26, 2026
A surge in government bond yields, higher oil prices and shifting expectations for central banks are forcing investors to reassess the outlook for currencies and...
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Russia’s grey-zone campaign is testing Europe’s security architecture
Russia’s grey-zone campaign is testing Europe’s security architecture
By Andy Osborn on September 24, 2026
A growing number of drone incursions, sabotage incidents and other suspected Russian operations across Europe are raising questions about NATO’s response threshold and the continent’s...
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