I have been making a similar point for some years: if Putin says Russia is at war with NATO, it doesn't matter if NATO says it isn't at war with Russia: they are at war. How you fight the war is a different matter, but if you keep pretending you're at peace, you're in trouble.

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office. The White House denied he has profited from his presidency www.bbc.com/news/article...

"It goes beyond Kushner. It goes beyond Trump..We are migrating because of corruption, there are no jobs here," Bora Mema explains how anger over a Jared Kushner backed luxury resort ignited a massive protest movement in Albania. Listen here: @theworld.org theworld.org/segments/202...

Every night at 7pm for the past month protesters gather in the Albanian capital of Tirana and call on PM Edi Rama to resign. What began as a protest against a Jared Kushner-backed tourism project has evolved into the "Flamingo Revolution". Find out more shortly on @theworld.org

The Gisele Pelicot case is not an anomaly. Today the identity of 13 men accused of assaulting a woman sedated by her husband have been revealed in the UK. The trial starts in September www.bbc.com/news/article...

Brexit continues to shape British politics a decade on, politically, economically and emotionally. Listen back to our reporting on @theworld.org f/t @nickanstead.bsky.social @marchforrejoin.co.uk theworld.org/segments/202...

It's ten years since the day Britain voted to leave the EU. Coming up on @theworld.org we look at how Brexit shaped Britain's economy, its politics and most significantly the impact of the vote on people's lives. My report also f/t reflections from @nickanstead.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org

Britain is set to get its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. Joining @carolynbeeler.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly to discuss what went wrong for Keir Starmer, why Andy Burnham is the favourite to succeed him, and the challenges facing whoever takes over at Number 10. Join us: theworld.org

The equipment for a lectern moment is currently being assembled outside 10 Downing Street www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

The EU is rolling out the biggest overhaul of its migration and asylum policy in years. Human rights groups say the tough new measures will put vulnerable people in greater danger. Coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @theecre.bsky.social @migrationpolicy.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org

The Iranians emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having not only survived, but with much to celebrate www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/u...

Trump said “you abandoned me”, to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni when they met at the G7. Meloni responded: “that’s not true, we’ve always been friends.” www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

World Cup diplomacy at its finest (most desperate) www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/w...

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/a...

Switzerland becomes the first country in the world to hold a referendum proposing a population cap this weekend. Will it go through? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org

The US plans to significantly reduce aircraft and warships it provides for NATO operations in Europe www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/w...

British Defence Minister John Healey quits www.reuters.com/world/uk/bri...

Belfast is bracing for another night of anti-immigrant violence, which police and Northern Ireland politicians say is being stoked by far-right agitators online. Joining @marcowerman.bsky.social on @theworld.org shortly with the latest. Tune in: theworld.org

Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/w...

I spoke to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Oslo about her hopes for new elections, her views on the US administration and that Nobel Peace Prize medal she gave away. Listen back on @theworld.org theworld.org/segments/202...

All it takes for dictators to survive is for good people to stand by and do nothing. We must not do nothing- says Yulia Navalnaya at the @oslofreedomforum.com #off

Spoke to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado a short time ago about her plan for a transition to democracy, her views on the US administration and that Nobel Peace Prize medal she gave away to President Trump. More coming up tomorrow on @theworld.org #off @osloff.bsky.social

I have a HK $1 million bounty on my head says Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau at the opening of the Oslo Freedom Forum but I still see hope. The theme this year is dismantling dictatorship #off @oslofreedomforum.com

Six months after a bombshell investigation, that alleged systemic corruption in Romania's justice system, has anything changed? Listen back to our reporting on @theworld.org this week: TheWorld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...

An explosive TV documentary alleged corruption within the highest levels of Romania's justice system six months ago. What happened next? Coming up shortly on @theworld.org Join us: theworld.org

We have intelligence data indicating that Russia is preparing for a new massive attack- says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Lol! "We need to find someone who does not need a Nobel Peace Prize,” says Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel. EU foreign ministers are meeting in Cyprus today amid a debate about who from the EU could lead talks with Russia www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Dublin death draws comparisons to George Floyd killing in Minneapolis and raises questions about race and the treatment of migrants in Ireland. My report on @theworld.org f/t @marygilmartin.bsky.social Listen here: TheWorld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...

On The World 🌍 today: 🌐 @shirinj.bsky.social: Is the longest internet shutdown in history over? 🌐 @orlabarry.bsky.social: Dublin death draws George Floyd comparisons 🌐 @ghadden.bsky.social: Clothing empire founder's son accused of murdering his father Tune in 📻: bit.ly/4sUJYYF

How the humble Tayto took over London’s trendiest pubs www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...

“Many in the world have heard of the brutality of El Salvador’s prisons. A year ago, my wife, Ruth López, vanished into one” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/o...

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I've been ranting about this for MONTHS Every single penny that's stolen by AI is a penny that ends up in a tech bro's offshore account instead of circulating in the local economy We are simply not ready for what's coming by that money being funnelled upwards instead of staying in our pockets

A planned meeting between EU officials and the Taliban in Brussels to discuss deporting Afghans in the EU back home crosses a red line says @saskiabricmont.bsky.social Listen back to my report on @theworld.org also f/t @amnesty.org @theecre.bsky.social @matthieutardis.bsky.social shorturl.at/eWzZ4

“Americans should be cleareyed about what the president is doing. He is taking their money and showering it on criminals”- New York Times editorial board www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/o...

Spanish court rules tax fines were wrong. Shakira entitled to €55m payout www.theguardian.com/music/2026/m....

It’s the most controversial Eurovision in the contest’s 70 year history. Why did it come to this? Listen to my report on @theworld.org with 🙏 @eurotrippodcast.com @roryflynn.ie theworld.org/segments/202...

Boycotts, protests and rule changes rock Eurovision's 70th anniversary. How this year's contest became the most political ever. My report up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @eurotrippodcast.com @roryflynn.ie Tune in: theworld.org #eurovision

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he would not advise his children to study or work in the US www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Orban's media empire crumbles after Hungary election defeat www.reuters.com/business/med...

Can we just put an end to cruise ships www.rte.ie/news/world/2...

How did it all go so wrong for UK leader Keir Starmer. My report on @theworld.org with 🙏 Dr. Sam Power @bristoluni.bsky.social Dr. Tom Caygill @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Dr Alia Middleton @uniofsurrey.bsky.social Listen here: theworld.org/segments/202...

Britain's Keir Starmer remains defiant as over 80 MPs demand his resignation. How did it come to this? My report coming up on @theworld.org f/t Dr. Sam Power @bristoluni.bsky.social Dr. Tom Caygill @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Dr Alia Middleton @uniofsurrey.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org

Minister Jess Philips resigns saying she can no longer support Starmer

Starmer tells cabinet no one has triggered process for leadership challenge and he's not resigning www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Plaid Cymru wins Welsh Senedd elections, ending 100 years of Labour control

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, a man who has inspired me and millions of others not just to see the beauty in the countless lifeforms that make up our precious natural world, but to acknowledge my own responsibility to preserve and protect it. Thank you, Sir David.

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