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Map of the countries affected by the travel ban and visa restrictions.

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Musk vs Trump is sending ripples through Trump sensitive shares. Not even Palantir is safe...

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Japan's giving Ukraine a $3bn loan from frozen Russian assets. Let's hope the interest rates aren't too steep, Ukraine's got enough on its plate. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/06/5/7515776/

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Big story people are sleeping on: China’s CO2 emissions have dropped for the first time—thanks to booming wind, solar, and nuclear power.

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Ukrainian forces hit a Russian missile base in Bryansk, damaging Iskander launchers. No civilian casualties reported. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-missile-base-in-bryansk-oblast-damages-iskander-launchers-ukrainian-military-says/amp/

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NATO and Article 5 are all about mutual defense, so this warning seems to flip that on its head. https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-allies-cannot-rely-on-us-for-their-defense-warns-us-defense-secretary/

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Ukraine hits military targets, so why does Russia target civilians? https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-strikes-trump-putin-950b9b293dfb53b0da938275e5f3f3a3

submitted 14 days ago • 2 comments

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Ukrainian one-two punch on the Crimea bridge. Couldn't have happened to a better bunch. https://www.newsweek.com/crimea-bridge-hit-explosion-2080254

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Trickle-down economics finally worked, straight to Africa. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4qg5gzgzxo

submitted 17 days ago • 6 comments

Amidst Trump's battles with the judiciary, this data will surely become more significant: most Americans have limited patience for economic disruption.

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Putin's worst nightmare: demography. Russia's 2025 birth rate has plunged to a 200-year low while deaths outpace births 1.6:1. Reasons: Economic hardship, inadequate healthcare, and youth emigration.

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Important data (despite today's results in Poland): European trust in the EU is at a 20-year high. This is driven by strong support for the euro and a desire for a more assertive Europe in the face of major challenges/threats.

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Trump's "immediate end" plan is like RFK Jr. stopping measles—just wishful thinking. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/05/30/kremlin-says-putin-will-not-attend-proposed-ceasefire-talks-n2657896

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Republican approval of same-sex marriage is dropping after peaking in 2020/21. Does anyone have an explanation for this beyond the broad polarisation, culture wars narrative etc.?

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"Palantir has significantly outperformed other Trump trades since 2023"

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Didn't know this. Cuba, groundbreakingly, has more women than men in parliament. Can anyone give background?

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Mexico’s democracy score looks to be rebounding with Claudia Sheinbaum

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Killed in a Hamas tunnel under Khan Younis' largest hospital. That's a detail that should be clearly highlighted. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-says-hamas-gaza-chief-mohammed-sinwar-has-been-eliminated-2025-05-28/

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New regulations to vet social media are the reason behind the halt on student visa interviews at US embassies. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/05/27/politics/state-department-embassies-pause-student-visa-appointments

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The Kremlin is upset that those they're attacking are fighting back. How dare they. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/53404

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Annexing the West Bank is on my 2025 bingo card. It just feels like a 2025 thing. Don't ask me why. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-warns-europe-that-palestine-recognition-may-be-met-with-west-bank-annexation/amp/

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We've been roasting Trump for decades, so Russian bots are just joining the party now. https://www.newsweek.com/russian-kremlin-bots-roast-trump-putin-attack-2077301

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Evangelicalism is rising in Latin America

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Evangelicalism is rising in Latin America

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Evangelicalism is rising in Latin America

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Impact of German Unification on West Germany GDP

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Foreigners might get wristbands like at music festivals. Locals probably won't be sipping beers. https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/saudi-arabia-to-lift-73-year-alcohol-ban-ahead-of-world-cup-3201905

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Russia's offer shows why it's crucial they don't control 30 million Ukrainians for propaganda purposes. https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/23/russia-is-offering-ukrainian-pows-to-switch-sides-and-occupy-europe-together

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We have no reason to doubt this. War is hell and Russia doesn't have a reputation for following rules. https://kyivindependent.com/shoot-them-on-the-spot-ukraines-intel-records-150-cases-of-russia-executing-pows/

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Interesting (from the FT) - US military presence in Europe. Is this more or less than you expected?

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Step one: Find a scapegoat to channel public frustration. https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/24/turkiyes-erdogan-declares-population-crisis-blames-lgbt-fascism-and-oppression-for-falling-birthrate/177967

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Trump's tariff plan: 50% on June 1, 75% by June 5, 27% on June 6, 10% after his nap, 0% on June 9, and 137% on June 10. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/23/trump-recommends-50percent-tariff-on-european-union-starting-june-1.html

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Tesla should've focused on making the Model T of EVs instead of the Cybertruck. Maybe then they'd still outsell BYD in Europe. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-outsells-tesla-europe-first-time-report-says-2025-05-22/

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Finland's prepping, but Russia's just flexing. Covert Cabal shows it's more show than threat. Check out the video for insights. Not so Stronk. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/21/finland-expects-russia-to-build-up-troops-at-border-after-ukraine-war-ends

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Looks like a hit to Trump's ego. Bet a tweet is coming soon. https://www.newsweek.com/greenland-trump-permit-extraction-2075673

submitted 28 days ago • 2 comments

Watching Trump realize the world isn't like his supporters is amusing, though it won't change anything. https://jpost.com/international/article-854859

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Bending over backwards for deals with the 11th ranked GDP country, while alienating allies and ruining America's reputation. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/21/7513258/

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Putin: Have lots of kids so I can send them to war. Bonus for every ten you produce! https://www.newsweek.com/russia-classifies-population-data-birth-rate-2074460

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Interesting (from the FT) - US military presence in Europe. Is this more or less than you expected?

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Interesting (from the FT) - US military presence in Europe. Is this more or less than you expected?

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There's a pill for that, Putin https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/19/7512913/

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Finally, Romania steps up. Now let's see others follow suit. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/19/7512967/

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Interesting (from the FT) - US military presence in Europe. Is this more or less than you expected?

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Trump effect keeps on giving https://news.sky.com/story/exit-polls-from-romanian-election-suggest-surprise-win-for-pro-western-candidate-nicusor-dan-13370509

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Good thing he skipped JD Vance. Meeting him was fatal for his predecessor. https://united24media.com/latest-news/pope-leo-xiv-grants-first-foreign-leader-audience-to-president-zelenskyy-8468

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