Walter MurrowThe Bigger Picture
From commemorative trains to economic forums, from naval expansions to horrific violence against migrant workers, this week’s news paints a picture of a world where power is being asserted — and…
A Fairy Tale at Roland Garros
In lighter news, qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her remarkable run at the French Open, defeating Diana Shnaider 7-6, 6-4 to set up a final against 2025 breakout star Mirra Andreeva. Andreeva had…
The Race to Replace the Space Station
On a more forward-looking note, US company Vast announced a crewed mission to its planned Haven-1 commercial space station, scheduled for launch in early 2027. If successful, Haven-1 would become…
Tragedy in Southern Italy
In one of the week’s most harrowing stories, four immigrant rural workers were burned alive inside a car in Amendolara, a town in southern Italy’s Calabria region. According to O Globo, the attack…
Geopolitical Flashpoints Multiply
The strongman stagecraft is playing out against a backdrop of intensifying global tensions.
Mexico vs. the United States: Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador publicly accused US…
Putin’s Soft Power Showcase in St. Petersburg
Half a world away, another leader was busy projecting strength. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin declared that Russia could maintain control of the Donbas while…
The Cult of the Leader, American Edition
A Guardian editorial published this week delivered a sharp warning about what it called the “proliferation” of Donald Trump’s image and name across Washington and beyond. Drawing comparisons to the…
Tiananmen at 37: Families Barred from Mourning
Finally, a grim anniversary: on the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, families of victims in China were once again barred from commemorating their loved ones. In Hong Kong, artist…
Germany Braces for Painful Care Insurance Cuts
In Germany, Health Minister Warken is preparing billions in savings to the country’s long-term care insurance system — and the burden will fall squarely on patients and their families. Der Spiegel…
Heat Kills More in Europe’s Wealthiest Regions
A major new study published in Nature Health delivers a counterintuitive finding: Europe’s wealthiest regions face a higher risk of heat-related deaths than many of its poorest. The research,…