How will Germany navigate its gas shortage nightmare this winter?
Germany normally relies heavily on Russian gas for domestic heating, but with supplies cut off and energy usage already above average for the time of year, the government may be…
Striking photos show scale of development in sub-Saharan Africa
These arresting images of industrial developments in Senegal, South Africa and Namibia were taken by Edward Burtynsky, who spent four years capturing African landscapes using aerial photography Earth 28 September…
Biden administration announces new sanctions on Russia after annexation of four Ukrainian regions
The Biden administration on Friday rolled out new U.S. sanctions against Russia, with American officials describing them as “swift and severe costs we are imposing on Russia for its fraudulent…
Michael Hudson on The Euro Without Germany | naked capitalism
Conor: Germany’s swift demise reminds me of the German intelligence agent Bachmann in “A Most Wanted Man.” He’s led to believe he’s operating on an equal level with CIA and…
Shakira Is Accused of Tax Evasion in Spain. Here’s What We Know.
In July, Shakira rejected a plea deal. She said in the Elle interview that standing trial was “a matter of principle.” Residence under Spanish tax law Spanish domestic tax law…
Putin is expected to illegally annex Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine following sham votes.
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is expected on Friday to declare that four regions in eastern and southern Ukraine will become part of Russia, as the Kremlin seeks to…
US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage
President Putin described the damage as “unprecedented sabotage, in fact, an act of international terrorism” during a phone call with Turkey’s President Erdogan, according to the Kremlin, which added Russia…
King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada?
The accession of King Charles could lead to greater reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada.
“End War in Ukraine” Say 66 Nations at UN General Assembly | naked capitalism
Conor: This is a good reminder that a) this war could be brought to an end if that wasn’t the last thing the US and the UK wanted, and b)…
Even as Iranians Rise Up, Protests Worldwide Are Failing at Record Rates
Iran’s widening protests, though challenging that country’s government forcefully and in rising numbers, may also embody a global trend that does not augur well for the Iranian movement. Mass protests…