Xmas Day Tabs

US Alone In Support For Israel War Effort

World opinion and American opinion diverge significantly.

What Next in Gaza?

The cease-fire will end. What follows is not at all clear.

Israel’s Evacuation Orders

An extraordinary look into warning civilians about impending attacks.

Heads of UN Agencies Call for Israeli Ceasefire

The laws of armed conflict aren’t designed for this war.

Israel Hits Refugee Camp, Targeting Hamas Leaders

Muddled reporting of a messy situation.

Israeli Ground Offensive Underway

What comes next is anyone’s guess.

Ending Hamas

What does “complete victory” look like?

Israeli Strikes Kill Hamas Commander, Women, and Children

Ali Qadhi, who led the terrorist attack on Israel last week, has been killed by the IDF. So have fleeing civilians.

France’s Crackdown on Religious Garb Expands

The abaya is now banned as well.

Yevgeny Prigozhin Assassinated

The Wagner chief is presumed dead after his plane was shot down.

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Why America’s News Networks Are So Bad

It’s Nixon’s fault?

Monday Tabs

Russia Insurrection Updates

One question answered. Another raised.

Meanwhile, Across the Pond…

Ends up that some mature democracies believe in letting legitimate legal proceedings to, well, proceed.

On Winners, Losers, and the Debt Ceiling

Horse race coverage in all the things.

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A Dumb Abuse of Power

Sigh.

CNN Loses to Newsmax?!

Did the Trump stunt backfire? Or just an anomaly?

Turkey’s Elections

Don’t get your hopes up.

Unrest in Pakistan

Corruption charges against the former premier have sparked rioting.

King Charles III

The UK has a new figurehead.

Finland’s Ordinary Election

A refreshing instance of normal democratic politics amid interesting times.

Digital Blackface!

Inventing outrage in an already outrageous world.

Seattle Bans Caste Discrimination

A seemingly benign but controversial gesture.

What the Hell Are We Shooting Out of the Sky?

It’s probably not strange visitors from outer space but we can’t rule it out.

Jeff Beck, 1944-2023

A legendary guitarist is gone at 78.

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Ukraine War: No End In Sight

Russia is humiliated but not defeated. Ukraine is winning but at a very high price.

Pelé, 1940-2022

The soccer legend has passed at 82.

German Coup Plot Averted

Twenty five alleged plotters have been arrested

The Qatar World Cup and Broad Drawing Conclusions From Unique Events

Sports fans enjoy watching sports. How much does politics impact that?

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Quick Takes

A few stories to consider.

Liz Truss Resigns

She is the shortest-tenured Prime Minister in British history.

A Spotify for News

Publishers and consumers want very different business models.

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Ukraine Counteroffensive Retaking Key Terrain

Russian forces have been forced out of two logistical support hubs.

I Question King Charles III’s Decision-making

I mean, his very first decision…

Social Justice the New Religion?

The intersection of politics, morality, and meaning.

Post-Weekend Tabs

Some quick hits.

Prince Charles Charity Accepted £1m from Bin Laden Family

Some light fundraising whilst waiting for mum to die.

Democracy Dies in Dumbness

Paywalls are not our problem.

Boris Johnson Resigns as Tory Leader

He plans to hang on as PM through the fall but likely won’t be able to.

Thursday Tab Clearing

Pop those tabs!

Turkey the Country Now Türkiye (Bird Still Turkey)

Our ostensible ally is seeking to rebrand itself.

French Presidential Elections Today

The first round is currently being held.

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Russia Loses Another Top General

They have lost at least seven.

Putin Invokes “Cancel Culture”

The term keeps on giving.

Putin’s War Gets Closer to NATO

Strikes near the Polish border show the real possibility of escalation.