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Where is the world’s oldest head of state?
Will Fitzpatrick
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Where is the world’s oldest head of state?

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Europe has one last spree of Russian gas
Will Fitzpatrick
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Europe has one last spree of Russian gas

China’s economic engine cools
Will Fitzpatrick
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China’s economic engine cools

The new smoke-free craze
Farida Dowidar
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The new smoke-free craze

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What’s Good Wednesday: July 22, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman stand in front of flags at the White House.
What We're Watching

Saudis reach landmark nuclear deal with US, Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military chief, India and Somalia object to WhatsApp change

The deal could be worth billions of dollars for the US nuclear industry, but has raised fears of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

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UK’s new prime minister faces an uphill battle
GZERO Europe

UK’s new prime minister faces an uphill battle

In this episode of GZERO Europe, Carl Bildt examines the United Kingdom’s political shake-up following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Resolute Desk
Analysis

The new US tariffs on Brazil aren’t about Brazil

What, exactly, is the Trump administration thinking? A well-worn question finds fresh fodder this week as the White House prepares to impose a sweeping new set of tariffs on Brazil. Again.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega speaks to supporters with his wife
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Nicaraguan leader wants to abolish elections, The Odyssey reignites territorial dispute, Hamas names a new leader

“There will never be elections here again,” Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proclaimed on Sunday.

Why AI needs a global referee
ask ian

Why AI needs a global referee

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer argues that the debate over whether the United States or China will lead artificial intelligence is overshadowing a more important question: who will govern a technology advancing faster than governments can regulate?

Hard number: Clemency denied

Hard number: Clemency denied

Earlier this month, the Trump administration had suggested it might mark America’s 250th birthday by granting clemency to hundreds of people. Instead, it issued 11 pardons in early July, including to people convicted of environmental crimes and a political donor, while denying clemency to thousands of other applicants.

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Mounting pressure between US and Iran with no end in sight
Quick Take

Mounting pressure between US and Iran with no end in sight

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer argues that the war between the United States and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with both sides demonstrating they can sustain military and economic pressure without forcing the other to back down. The question is, will this standoff bring them back to the table before the conflict escalates further?

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Graphic Truth showing the shelf life of a British prime minister
Graphic Truth

The shrinking shelf life of a British prime minister

Another prime minister arrived at Downing Street today. Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s seventh leader in just 10 years. The Graphic Truth maps out the duration of the United Kingdom's prime ministers in office.