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A demonstrator waves South Africa's flag during a protest calling for the deportation of undocumented immigrants
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The Rainbow Nation has an issue with its neighbors

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The world is on fire. Why are markets so calm?
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by ian bremmer

The world is on fire. Why are markets so calm?

European Union flags are seen outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels April 12, 2006.
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Is EU membership cool again?

​Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026.
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Why Trump’s Iran deal could finally end Netanyahu

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The Wolrd Cup 2026 kicks off in North America
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

World Cup politics, with the Financial Times' Simon Kuper

​Various groups march to highlight the issue of missing persons, in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.
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Mexico protests cast shadow on World Cup opener, Trump eyes birthday deal with Iran, EU seeks Brazil’s help on tech

Mexico cruised past South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in opening 2026 World Cup game at the majestic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Some Mexican citizens used the occasion to highlight issues that the country faces.

Cuba’s next fuel shipment in purgatory
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Cuba’s next fuel shipment in purgatory

Cuba has faced severe fuel shortages since the US imposed a de facto blockade earlier this year, and the halted shipment could have powered the island for about 11 days.

Trump Delivers Welcome at FIFA World Cup
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Trump Delivers Welcome at FIFA World Cup

So many countries. #PUPPETREGIME

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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - June 12, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

Is Putin running out of options in Ukraine?
GZERO Europe

Is Putin running out of options in Ukraine?

In this episode of GZERO Europe, Carl Bildt reflects on how Russia's war in Ukraine has lasted longer than World War I and the role an underachieving military campaign and international politics have played in putting pressure on Putin.

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde on a podium speaking to reporters
What We're Watching

Iran war forces European interest rate cut, SpaceX to go public tomorrow, Investigators seek Ebola’s patient zero

The ECB raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, becoming the first G7 central bank to act against inflation driven by the war in Iran. With the Bank of Japan poised to follow suit, pressure mounts on the US Federal Reserve to respond.

Length of Russia-Ukraine war surpasses World War I
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Length of Russia-Ukraine war surpasses World War I

Vladimir Putin hoped the war would end in weeks. It’s now over four years old.

Why FIFA is the most powerful organization in sports
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Why FIFA is the most powerful organization in sports

FIFA runs the world's most popular sporting event. Simon Kuper explains why it remains one of the world's least accountable organizations.

Four interns standing in a hospital lobby
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What’s Good Wednesday: June 10, 2026

Brazil’s Lula expands lead after Bolsonaro corruption scandal
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Brazil’s Lula expands lead after Bolsonaro corruption scandal

The new polling released on Wednesday shows Lula widening his lead over the senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.