Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash
Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Mahindra Offers To Buy Back Its Sold-Out Batman SUV
Strategic angle: Some owners of the Mahindra BE6 Batman Edition aren't happy with the company's decision to offer a second batch.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: New luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman set to open in Japan next month
Strategic angle: Azuma Farm Koiwai, featuring 24 exclusive guest rooms, is a collaboration between Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and JR East.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: U.K. to Reassess Cost-Effectiveness of Alzheimer's Drugs
Strategic angle: Following successful appeals from drugmakers, the U.K. is reviewing the cost-effectiveness of two new Alzheimer's treatments.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Netanyahu’s Iran war press briefing targeted at ‘audience of one’: Donald Trump
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s press briefing on the Iran war was aimed specifically at President Donald Trump, according to reports.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Uncapped Garner and Steele in 35-man England squad
Strategic angle: Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are named by Thomas Tuchel in an expanded 35-man England squad.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Pentagon’s Anthropic Bashing Rekindles Silicon Valley’s Resistance to War
Strategic angle: The Pentagon's criticism of Anthropic highlights ongoing tensions in Silicon Valley regarding military involvement in AI development.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Trent omitted from huge 35-man England squad as Maguire and Mainoo return
Strategic angle: Trent Alexander-Arnold was the big omission from England's huge 35-man squad as Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were called up for the first time under Thomas Tuchel.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: ‘We Need To Be Very Picky’: Mechanic Says Some Cars Are Too Old To Work On. Then He Explains Why
Strategic angle: 'A lot of times, I can make that judgment call over the phone.'
Editorial Staff Mar 20
US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin
An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democrats.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Trump caught unprepared by escalation of war with Iran
Strategic angle: The American president struggles to justify US-Israeli intervention amid rising tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Epiroc secures large order for autonomous, electric mining equipment in Africa
Strategic angle: Epiroc has landed a significant contract for its innovative mining technology in Africa.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green
Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela
Strategic angle: Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Stop Saying This White Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Belonged To John Lennon
Strategic angle: Rumor has it that Lennon's 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V is rotting in a Florida parking lot, but that's not the case. Here's the true story of this iconic car.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?
Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: The Ford Mustang Mach-E Can Now Precondition Its Battery Via CarPlay
Strategic angle: The feature was already available for Google Maps on Android Auto.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Missile Strikes Near Russian TV Crew in Lebanon
Strategic angle: A missile hit close to a Russian state TV crew during a live broadcast, injuring the reporter and cameraman.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Early Southwest heat is latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms
Strategic angle: The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather due to global warming.
Editorial Staff Mar 20