‘Surrender not an option’ for Palestine – Iranian envoy
The Islamic Republic’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the world to do more to counter Israel’s “expansionist” policies
US no longer ‘land of opportunity’ – Merz
The German chancellor, long seen as pro-American, has said he no longer recommends the country for study or work
Beijing can no longer treat Moscow as a junior partner
Why the West still misunderstands the Russia-China relationship
“Too Dangerous to Release” — Or Just Too Expensive? The Real Reason Anthropic Is Hiding Its Most Powerful AI
In the first week of April 2026, Anthropic quietly made history — and then deliberately kept most people from accessing it.
UK government replaces Palantir software with internally-built refugee system
Millions of pounds have been saved by replacing a Palantir IT system which helps to find homes for Ukrainian refugees with one built by its own experts, a government department has said.
Major Bank Faces Legal Heat Over Allegations Of Debanking Conservatives
It apparently isn’t enough to fund and promote racist DEI, climate activism, and extreme transgender policies...
The DIY Ballot
...This story is a good one to lead with, I think, because that banana is sort of like democracy, and that Baskin-Robbins is a lot like our government. They are always advertising something, but they always seem to be out of it. They tell us about all these voting rights we are supposed to have, for instance, but when you get to the polls, they are always fresh out.
With GOP Help, House Dems Force Vote To Give Another $1.3 Billion To Ukraine
...plus up to another $8 billion in "loans"
How much? NATO chief calls for ‘Ukraine tax’ bigger than members’ economies
Mark Rutte wants to triple military aid to Zelensky, with Western taxpayers footing the bill
The future belongs to strong states, not post-national fantasies
Rana Dasgupta maps the decay of Britain and America, but his vision of what comes next is far less convincing than his diagnosis
'Could Resonate Globally': Korea Sparks Market Chaos With 'AI Tax' Threat
...gives me pause about the fragility building into this rally
US Consumer Prices Are Rising At Their Fastest Pace In 3 Years
...but core CPI remains stable.
Nipple row sparks uniform shake-up in British Navy – Times
A £200,000 redesign of a ceremonial jacket for female officers has reportedly been described as a “positive step for women”