This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Most Americans feel unease or alarm about the climate crisis and, […]
Abdul El-Sayed’s fighting style terrifies MAGA
Jesse Watters can’t seem to stop admiring Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The Fox News host loves to talk about how Michigan’s Democratic nominee for the Senate […]
Even Europe’s far right is ready to dump Trump
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, he seemed like the leader, or at least the dominant figure, of a globalized version […]
Owner or owned? Indonesia’s Chinese battery chain dilemma
Indonesia has spent a decade trying to turn its mineral wealth into something more valuable than raw commodity exports. The strategy is ambitious: restrict raw […]
What Australia could learn from SE Asia about managing China
Successive Australian governments have reacted with alarm at China’s influence-building activities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. They have passed foreign interference laws, tightened foreign […]
China’s lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behind
China is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to […]
NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds internal assessment Trans people could face delays and […]
COP17: new wave of biodiversity legal challenges coming up
As the global extinction of species continues, COP17 on biodiversity opens this October 19 in Yerevan, Armenia. And with climate-related legal challenges on the rise, […]
Baas van die plaas: Franco Mostert shows off his farm
Bok to boer: Springbok lock Franco Mostert has shared a look at his new farming endeavour; Sous Plaas and his own farmhouse…See More
DCI, Kenya Power Issue Warning After Recovery of 12 Electricity Meters in Nairobi
Cases of stolen equipment and infrastructure belonging to state corporations have continued to emerge, raising concerns over the security of public assets…See More
Dear boss/client, stop anyhowly asking me to use AI in my work
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The Native Language of Social Media Is Slurs
Recently, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City announced the launch of a new municipal Strategy to Combat Antisemitism, beginning his video with an oft-repeated […]
Weekly Roundup: October 12–18, 2026
The weekly roundup of what we’ve done at Liberal Currents is bookended by hard looks at libertarianism and fascism. Articles: “Public Execution,” Gareth Watkins: Acts […]
California Is Home to 200 Billionaires. Organizers Say It’s Time to Tax Them.
Thousands of volunteer canvassers are hitting the streets across California, fighting for a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on the state’s ballot on November 3. Those mobilizing […]
Washington State Invests My Pension in Genocide. I’m Demanding Divestment.
Last month, I joined more than 45 bus drivers, teachers, and government workers to testify before the Washington State Investment Board, demanding responsible investment of […]
The multiple sclerosis gap Europe cannot afford to ignore
As Europe plans its response to the neurological disease burden, a fundamental measurement gap is being overlooked — and the cost of ignoring it is […]
Adipositas: Sparen kann für den Staat teuer werden
Nach Berechnungen des Gesundheitsökonomen Dr. Tobias Effertz und seiner Kollegen verursacht Adipositas in Deutschland jährlich rund 63 Milliarden Euro an Kosten. Knapp 29 Milliarden Euro […]
BT, Netskope expand AI security partnership
BT International has expanded its partnership with Netskope to help businesses improve network security. The partnership will allow businesses to access Netskope’s Security Service Edge […]
Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waivers, Zelenskyy Warns Of Impact
President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive sweeping sanctions planned against Russia as an effort to keep Moscow at the negotiating table amid strong […]
The EU heads into a perfect political storm
The EU heads into a perfect political storm Last week’s summit gave Brussels a taste of how hard it’s going to be to get a […]