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Germany de-industrialised itself for Ukraine, and Trump’s oil donors profited
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Germany de-industrialised itself for Ukraine, and Trump’s oil donors profited
September 24, 2026

I heard a statistic the other day that the output of Germany’s energy-intensive industries – things like cement, glass, steel – have collapsed 20% in the last six years. I don’t know why I found it too shocking to be true given the state of elite governance in the west, but I did. Some research confirmed that it is of course true.

Another week of dangerous nonsense from Donald Trump
September 24, 2026

Will snipers shoot American tourists in Washington?

Another week of dangerous nonsense from Donald Trump
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Will Ukraine turn to Russia after the war?
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Will Ukraine turn to Russia after the war?
September 23, 2026

Don’t rule out warmer ties with Moscow.

Trump leaves Saudi to fight Houthis alone
September 23, 2026

John Rees assesses the Houthi involvement in Trump’s war on Iran, and what it means for the U.S. President

Trump leaves Saudi to fight Houthis alone
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War watch: The storm cone
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War watch: The storm cone
September 22, 2026

“This Is the midnight – let no star
“Delude us – dawn is very far.
“This is the tempest long foretold
“Slow to make head but sure to hold.”

How U.S. repaid India for defending it at BRICS summit
September 22, 2026

India kept BRICS from going anti-U.S. at the recent New Delhi summit. The U.S. thanked India with 100 percent tariffs for importing Russian oil.

How U.S. repaid India for defending it at BRICS summit
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AfD moves within reach of power, BSW may be kingmaker in Saxony-Anhalt
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AfD moves within reach of power, BSW may be kingmaker in Saxony-Anhalt
September 21, 2026

Five years of political isolation, institutional pressure, and debate over banning the party have failed to halt the AfD, which rose from 20.8% to 43.8% in Sunday’s election.

Super-intelligent AI won’t kill us. Dumb billionaires are doing that all by themselves
September 21, 2026

The super-rich have already screwed up the planet in their pursuit of power and profit. AI simply gives them a new tool to hasten their story – and ours – to its dramatic finale

Super-intelligent AI won’t kill us. Dumb billionaires are doing that all by themselves
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