BBC News: Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn
Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn The powerful Marcos-Duterte alliance has spectacularly unravelled in the Philippines….Read more.
NEW YORK TIMES: In Brooklyn With $800,000 and Designs on a One-Bedroom. Which Option Was the Right Fit?
In Brooklyn With $800,000 and Designs on a One-Bedroom. Which Option Was the Right Fit? Forced out of their two-bedroom rental by a new landlord, a young couple looked …
BBC News: Families return to destruction in southern Lebanon
Families return to destruction in southern Lebanon Displaced Lebanese are trying to get to their homes after a ceasefire came into force….Read more.
BBC News: Ceasefire largely holds but Israelis near Lebanon border have their doubts
Ceasefire largely holds but Israelis near Lebanon border have their doubts Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”….Read more.
BBC News: Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory
Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory The rebels have reportedly taken several towns and villages in Aleppo and Idlib provinces since Wednesday….Read more.
BBC News: Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania’s presidential election. …Read more.
NEW YORK TIMES: Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally
Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and the cease-fire to stop the fighting in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated. By Julian …
NEW YORK TIMES: This Maverick Thinker Is the Karl Marx of Our Time
This Maverick Thinker Is the Karl Marx of Our Time Wolfgang Streeck has a convincing theory of what has gone wrong with globalization. By Christopher Caldwell from NYT (New …
NEW YORK TIMES: Frequent Fliers Are Rethinking Loyalty Programs and Setting Themselves Free
Frequent Fliers Are Rethinking Loyalty Programs and Setting Themselves Free Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights …
BBC News: Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech
Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam….Read more.