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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Opinion | How Germany Became Mean

Germany's reputation as a leader of the free world is being challenged due to economic struggles, political instability, and the rise of far-right movements.
The country's commitment to fighting antisemitism is failing, leading to an increase in anti-Muslim sentiment and a coarsening of public life. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Jeremy Hunt blames Brexit for sparking half-decade of instability

Jeremy Hunt blames Brexit for political instability in the UK, which has undermined business investment.
The chancellor defends tax cuts paid for by public sector austerity as a way to drive economic growth. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Design

Jesse Darling wins the 2023 Turner Prize

Jesse Darling wins the 2023 Turner Prize for their sculptures made of everyday detritus reflecting political instability
Darling criticizes Margaret Thatcher for taking art out of schools in their winner's speech [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin is Borderless: How Decentralization and Permissionlessness Grant Autonomy Across Political Jursidictions

Bitcoin's superpower lies in its decentralized and globally accessible nature, allowing individuals to carry their wealth across borders with ease. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Croatia ruling party heading for election win without majority: Exit poll

Croatia's governing HDZ party projected to win 58 seats in parliament, falling short of a majority. [ more ]
East Asia Forum
2 months ago
Europe politics

Can Marape fashion stability in PNG? | East Asia Forum

Opposition files vote of no confidence against PM Marape, proposing Allan Bird as alternate PM.
Political instability in Papua New Guinea due to government crisis and looming vote of no confidence. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Peru's President Boluarte avoids impeachment effort over Rolex watch probe

Efforts to impeach leaders in Peru are increasingly common under the vague 'moral incapacity' provision.
President Boluarte avoided impeachment despite corruption charges related to a luxury collection worth nearly half a million dollars. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Life Without a Government in Haiti : State of the World from NPR

Haiti is facing a crisis without a functioning government
Some parts of Haiti have lived without a government for an extended period [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Europe news

France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti

France evacuated over 170 nationals and 70 others from Haiti amid violence
Haiti faces serious food shortages and ongoing violence despite PM's resignation [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Armed gangs storm Haiti's main prison, unknown number of inmates escape

Inmates escaped after armed gangs attacked a prison in Port-au-Prince.
Gangs united under 'Vivre Ensemble' label involved in coordinated efforts to destabilize Haiti. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Brazil's Lula urges world to act 'rapidly' on crisis-torn Haiti at Caribbean summit

Brazil's President Lula emphasizes the need for immediate action in Haiti to address the crisis.
Haiti has been experiencing widespread unrest, violence, and political instability, leading to humanitarian concerns. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Books

How Octavia Butler Told the Future

Octavia Butler's vision of a dystopian future aligns with the current disorienting moment of flashbacks and fast-forwards.
Butler's disconcerting speculative fiction offers insights into the potential consequences of climate change and political instability. [ more ]
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