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The ’s proposed “ ” law has been shelved — for now. Denmark, which spearheaded the initiative, isn’t ready to give up t...
10/16/2025

The ’s proposed “ ” law has been shelved — for now. Denmark, which spearheaded the initiative, isn’t ready to give up the fight.

The law would have required internet-connected devices to run AI tools scanning for child sexual abuse content. Opponents warned such would undermine encryption and civil liberties across .

You might be having a bad week, but it’s nowhere near as bad as the one French PM Sébastien is having. After pledging ...
10/16/2025

You might be having a bad week, but it’s nowhere near as bad as the one French PM Sébastien is having.

After pledging to suspend President ’s contested pension reform, Lecornu and his fragile new government have just survived two no-confidence votes today (Thu).

He must now prepare for months of fierce debate over next year's budget.

The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could rewrite America’s voting rules — again.At stake: whether protecting min...
10/16/2025

The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could rewrite America’s voting rules — again.
At stake: whether protecting minority voters under the Voting Rights Act violates the ’s ban on race-based decisions. A ruling is expected by June 2026, and its ripple effects could shape the 2026 midterm and the House balance of power.

So, what do you think? Can a law meant to stop discrimination now be considered discriminatory? Let us know in the comments.

Get yourself a team of ex-diplomats and journalists who can do both. Read about how ’s Gen Z sparked a broader anti-go...
10/15/2025

Get yourself a team of ex-diplomats and journalists who can do both.
Read about how ’s Gen Z sparked a broader anti-government movement that morphed into a full-blown : https://vist.ly/4aitz

Two weeks into the government shutdown, Senate once again blocked the ’s short-term funding plan, marking the eight...
10/15/2025

Two weeks into the government shutdown, Senate once again blocked the ’s short-term funding plan, marking the eighth failed vote to reopen the government. Health care subsidies are caught in the crossfire, and roughly 1.4 million cool cats and kittens have been furloughed or are working without pay.

World leaders gathered in for the Summit — but it was Italian PM Giorgia Meloni who stole the spotlight. Turkish Pre...
10/14/2025

World leaders gathered in for the Summit — but it was Italian PM Giorgia Meloni who stole the spotlight. Turkish President Erdoğan jokingly urged her to quit smoking, to which she quipped she’d “kill someone” if she tried.

Moments later, President brightened the mood by calling her “beautiful” and “incredible.”

Diplomacy or daytime TV? Hard to tell.

Is the war over? While there’s no definitive answer yet, the possibility invites a moment of reflection on how this co...
10/14/2025

Is the war over? While there’s no definitive answer yet, the possibility invites a moment of reflection on how this conflict has reshaped our world over the past two years. Read our full analysis in the Intrigue newsletter: https://archives.internationalintrigue.io/p/reduce-11d2

’s tightening its grip on rare earth exports — key to and advanced tech. calls it “a moral disgrace” and vows a 10...
10/13/2025

’s tightening its grip on rare earth exports — key to and advanced tech.
calls it “a moral disgrace” and vows a 100% in response, effective Nov 1. Trade war 2.0? The markets are certainly watching.

As each barrel now earns less than it costs to keep the lights (and tanks) on, the world's smallest violin plays its...
10/13/2025

As each barrel now earns less than it costs to keep the lights (and tanks) on, the world's smallest violin plays its sorrowful tune for Vladimir . It's a bad day to be a petro-state dictator.

Competitive salary. Flexible benefits. International exposure. In translation: we can’t tell you how much, but it’s not ...
10/13/2025

Competitive salary. Flexible benefits. International exposure. In translation: we can’t tell you how much, but it’s not enough.

So we put together the 2025 diplomats' salary report — and it’s pure intrigue.

Think you make more than a diplomat? Click this link - https://vist.ly/4a8vd to get early access to the report!

10/11/2025

Growth so small you need a microscope, but go off queen!💅🏼

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado just won the 2025 NobelPeacePrize.We’re not saying who’s probably fum...
10/10/2025

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado just won the 2025 NobelPeacePrize.

We’re not saying who’s probably fuming rn… but you definitely know who. 👀

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