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Hard Numbers: Violent crime falls in the US, Germany’s economy to slump again, Albania mulls new Muslim microstate, Droughts darken Ecuador

The politics of US crime: Perception vs reality
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The politics of US crime: Perception vs reality

A recent spate of violent crimes in New York City has made national headlines. But crime is not only a dominant political issue in New York. It also resonates more broadly with American voters. What’s causing the uptick in crime and how is this changing the political landscape ahead of midterm elections in November?

Washington’s controversial new approach to foreign aid
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Washington’s controversial new approach to foreign aid

Since returning to power in 2025, the Trump administration has drastically changed the answer to this question, pursuing an ‘America First’ philosophy that is dramatically more transactional: the US will give you money, but you must give the US something valuable in return.

Malaysia hands over ex-Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng to the US

Malaysia hands over ex-Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng to the US

Jho Low agrees to sell $53m Los Angeles mansion

Jho Low agrees to sell $53m Los Angeles mansion