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Trump feeds America’s enduring appetite for destruction

Donald Trump still has the capacity to shock. The American president’s unauthorized war against Iran finds him in a vicious destructive mode, recently threatening to push Iran “into the Stone Ages” and to end Iranian civilization if Iran did not agree to “unconditional

Asia

MEPs in Rome to discuss Europe's future with the Pope

Centre-right MEPs have travelled to the Vatican and Rome to discuss the future of Europe and Christianity's role. At the closing of the visit, the EPP Group delegation from the EU Parliament will have a private audience with the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. EPP Group Chairman

Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’

We love to muse over how "real" photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have the answer. The prestigious award celebrates the best of photojournalism, where capturing reality is paramount. The

Tech

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - 'Tight' gas markets - The market for liquefied natural gas (LNG), which has been strained by the war, will remain "tight" through 2026 and 2027", the International Energy Agency said. - Oil prices rise - Oil prices extended

Ukraine defies Trump as rift over war strategy deepens

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Germany’s strategic shift faces stark economic constraintsDiego Faßnacht reports that Berlin’s push for greater military ambition is colliding with weak growth, fiscal

Asia

Courage vs. excuses

There are more available excuses now than ever before. In just two letters, “AI” is a simple, brand-new, all-purpose excuse for laying people off, averaging things down, closing things up and generally finding an easier/quicker path. Courage, on the other hand, is the

Enhancing enforcement of EU trade policy: More Europe first

The new geopolitics means that national security, defence interests, economics, including business and trade, have become increasingly intertwined. Global trade tensions have intensified: The US has dramatically reshaped its trade policy, driving average applied tariff rates to