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60 years: The amount of time since England last won a World Cup, when they defeated West Germany 4-2 on home soil in 1966. | GZERO Hard Numbers
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The next El Niño could be the strongest yet
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The next El Niño could be the strongest yet

The consequences for economies and for food security around the world could be severe.

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​Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, China, on September 3, 2025.
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How the world learned to stop worrying and love North Korea’s bombs

The “hermit kingdom” and its Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un are emerging from the G-Zero world in their strongest geostrategic position in decades.

​Giorgia Meloni in Siracusa, Italy, on September 21, 2024.
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Italy’s Meloni considers early election, Venezuela’s debt is much larger than first thought, EU talks to the Taliban

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reportedly considering early elections, as her popularity dips amid a rising challenge from the far right.

10 years after Brexit: Is the UK moving closer to the EU again?
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10 years after Brexit: Is the UK moving closer to the EU again?

In this episode of GZERO Europe, Carl Bildt examines the political consequences of Brexit 10 years after UK voters chose to leave the European Union.

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What’s Good Wednesday: June 24, 2026

Why Europe isn’t falling apart despite political turmoil
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Why Europe isn’t falling apart despite political turmoil

In this episode of “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down Europe’s political turmoil, from leadership crises in the UK and France to growing anti-establishment sentiment across the continent.

​Egyptian pounds, a gold bar and a necklace are seen during an interview with Mohamed Abdeen, an Egyptian jeweller, in Cairo, Egypt, on February 5, 2026.
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Countries and smugglers go for gold, Denmark’s center-left leader backs EU deportation centers, Humans assist AI for its soccer goals

Egypt said on Monday it arrested more than 200 people along its southern border – most of them foreigners – as part of a crackdown on illegal gold mining and smuggling in the gold-rich area.

​Newly-elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, in London, United Kingdom, on June 22, 2026.
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After a decade of turmoil, can Burnham break the UK’s curse?

GZERO speaks to Mujtaba Rahman, Eurasia Group’s managing director for Europe, about what the UK’s likely next leader can do to bring about some political stability.

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Josh Shapiro on how Democrats can learn to love AI
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Josh Shapiro on how Democrats can learn to love AI

Can Democrats embrace AI without giving tech companies free rein? Josh Shapiro argues innovation and regulation must go hand in hand.