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Rome Fell and Nobody Noticed

# Summary After the symbolic fall of Rome in 476, the Roman governmental system persisted largely intact under…

Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the country's population at ten million, with 54.8% voting against…

The Yuan Continues To Expand Its Role In Global Trade Transactions

A currency does not become strong just because its price rises, or because its leaders say so.

Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s

The UK is set to announce a ban on social media access for under-16s, following Australia's example by raising the…

Extinction-Level Capitalism

# Summary The author argues that AI is inherently political technology that will gradually undermine liberal democracy…

Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.

Bank of China Survey Reveals 95% of Overseas Businesses Will Sustain or Increase Yuan Use

The survey shows that the Chinese government’s internationalization campaign of the yuan, pushed by President Xi…

Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti

James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to…

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday, contradicting Tehran

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said a peace deal, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, would likely send…

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday, contradicting Tehran

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said a peace deal, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, would likely send…

The Redistribution of Housing Wealth Caused by Rent Control [pdf]

Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death

Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances…

Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand

Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it…

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges,…

Iran Denies Sunday Signing as Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Open to All’ Tomorrow

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Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff…

US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump

Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.

Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order

Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until…

West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC…

Federal Judge Indefinitely Blocks Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

A federal judge in Virginia has indefinitely blocked President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund,…

Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes