Walter MurrowBrazil Reopens Google Investigation
In a unanimous decision, Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE reopened its investigation into Google over the tech giant’s use of journalistic content. The case reflects a growing global trend of…
Europe Rallies Around Ukraine — Again
At an informal EU summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to Ukraine, declaring that “Europe has stood by Ukraine since the beginning of…
The Bizarre Case of Weather Sensor Tampering for Online Bets
Perhaps the most extraordinary story of the day came from France, where police are investigating allegations that someone tampered with Météo-France weather equipment at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle…
France Eases Travel for Indian Citizens
In a diplomatic gesture following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026, France officially waived its airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals. The move is…
Pakistan Escalates Indus Waters Dispute at the UN
Pakistan formally urged the United Nations Security Council to take up its dispute with India over the Indus Waters Treaty, warning of “grave peace and security, and humanitarian consequences” for…
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Greenlight Paramount Deal
In a landmark vote for the entertainment industry, Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the company’s merger with Paramount on Thursday. The deal, one of the largest media consolidations in…
Eurovision Boycotts Spread Across Europe
In a striking act of cultural protest, national broadcasters in Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia announced they will not air the Eurovision Song Contest this year, boycotting the event over Israel’s…
Pentagon Shakeup: US Navy Secretary Fired
The Trump administration’s turbulence at the Department of Defense continued Wednesday when Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed, effective immediately. According to sources who spoke on…
The Zizians Speak
In a different register entirely, Rolling Stone published what it calls the first-ever interview with a member of the so-called “Zizians” — a group whose associates are mostly dead or incarcerated….
Iran’s Shah’s Son Pelted With Tomato in Berlin
In a moment that encapsulated the deep divisions within Iran’s diaspora, Reza Pahlavi — the son of the last Shah of Iran — was hit with a tomato after a press conference in Berlin. Pahlavi had been…