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Streets of Tehran packed to capacity for supreme leader’s funeral procession. US voters say Trump’s Iran war not worth cost—AND MORE
CNN: A hearse carrying coffins is passing through large crowds of mourners in Tehran, where a massive procession…
July 6, 2026
China tests long-range ballistic missile in Pacific, angering neighbors
New York Times: China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific…
July 6, 2026
Cash, diamonds and Viagra: How CIA recruits foreign spies
NBC: Money is rarely the prime motivator for foreign agents who sign on to spy for the U.S.,…
July 6, 2026
The humans training their AI replacements
Telegraph: A disturbing video has raised concerns about the way workers are being monitored to create better robots…
July 5, 2026
China raises pressure on Taiwan with expanded coast guard patrols
New York Times: China is opening a new front in its pressure campaign against Taiwan, sending ships to…
July 5, 2026
Russian hackers steal UK govt logins
Telegraph: The breach included emails and coinciding passwords, allowing hackers – and anyone willing to pay them –…
July 5, 2026
China cools on overseas publication of scientific research
Financial Times: Chinese policymakers are discussing ways to reduce the incentives for scientific researchers to submit their findings…
July 5, 2026
As Xi looks to extend his rule, he leans on longtime ally
New York Times: Mr. Cai’s new roles indicated that he might take an important role in vetting potential…
July 5, 2026
Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv on eve of NATO summit
New York Times: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who is expected to attend the NATO summit, in Turkey,…
July 5, 2026
Revealed: Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal
Times: The Reform UK leader did not declare benefits including staff, security and housing by crypto-gambler George Cottrell,…
July 5, 2026
Taiwan military resumes ‘anti-communist’ classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat
Reuters: Taiwan’s defence ministry said in a statement that the classes for its military academy graduates had been…
July 5, 2026
China frees pastor detained in crackdown on religion after Trump’s urging
New York Times: The pastor, Jin Mingri, who also goes by the name Ezra, was freed after more…
July 5, 2026
French push to exclude UK from EU defence spending backfires
Financial Times: The French government requested €16.2bn from Safe, the EU’s €150bn rearmament fund. But the European Commission…
July 5, 2026
Ukraine striking Russian energy infrastructure at unprecedented rate
Financial Times: Russia’s defence ministry says it is intercepting the vast majority of incoming Ukrainian attack drones. However,…
July 5, 2026
Three of Khamenei’s sons join mass mourning in Tehran, but not his successor—AND MORE
CNN: Mourners prayed over the coffin of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a poet reading a…
July 5, 2026
‘Who should I vote for?’ Voters turn to A.I. before casting their ballots
New York Times: Voters are turning to new A.I. tools to serve as nonpartisan researchers, viewing them as…
July 5, 2026
Wars blurring lines between corporate and national security
Wall Street Journal: Businesses and governments are struggling to determine who will shoulder the costs of protecting critical…
July 4, 2026
Cuba’s vast surveillance network preserves Communist Party’s grip on power
Wall Street Journal: Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, known as CDRs, are an important cog in…
July 4, 2026
How rogue nations using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions
Wall Street Journal: Iran and Russia have used virtual cash to buy drones and weapon parts, and Russia…
July 4, 2026
High-earner families ditching traditional schools for life skills and AI
Wall Street Journal: Parents considering less traditional options say AI is poised to have significant effects on the…
July 4, 2026