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Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped?
At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal killings.
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Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over
Hundreds of baristas launched an an open ended strike across the United States, some joined by politicians.
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West African culture takes center stage at Dakar’s ECOFEST 2025
ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
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Xenophobia runs the world
From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize
Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
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US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.
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Five key takeaways from Trump’s National Security Strategy
Government document on US foreign policy priorities says Washington no longer needs to prioritise the Middle East.
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EU hits Musk’s X with $140m fine for ‘deceptive’ blue tick, ad transparency
Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
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Trump takes the spotlight, Peace Prize at FIFA World Cup Draw
Donald Trump was centre stage accepting the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
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World Cup 2026: Small nations Big Dreams
Tiny populations. Brutal logistics. And political turmoil.
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Authorities arrest man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC
US officials have arrested a man suspected of planting pipe bombs the night before the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
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On Governing the Rules of AI
In this episode, experts discuss the geopolitical implications of transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), including how decision-makers are navigating governance, balancing innovation with risk, and addressing questions of equity and accountability.
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Background Reading:
- This article assesses whether AI investments have contributed meaningfully to U.S. economic growth.
- This article analyzes whether democracies can safeguard AI systems in a way that preserves both institutional and public trust.
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Host: Maryam Mujica, Chief Public Policy Officer, General Catalyst
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Guests: Laura DeNardis, Professor and Endowed Chair in Technology, Ethics, and Society; Director, Center for Digital Ethics, Georgetown University
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Vinh Nguyen, Senior Fellow for AI, Council on Foreign Relations
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Miriam Vogel, Author, Governing the Machine: How to Navigate the Risks of AI and Unlock Its True Potential; President and Chief Executive Officer, EqualAI
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On Governing the Rules of AI
In this episode, experts discuss the geopolitical implications of transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), including how decision-makers are navigating governance, balancing innovation with risk, and addressing questions of equity and accountability.
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Background Reading:
- This article assesses whether AI investments have contributed meaningfully to U.S. economic growth.
- This article analyzes whether democracies can safeguard AI systems in a way that preserves both institutional and public trust.
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Host: Maryam Mujica, Chief Public Policy Officer, General Catalyst
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Guests: Laura DeNardis, Professor and Endowed Chair in Technology, Ethics, and Society; Director, Center for Digital Ethics, Georgetown University
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Vinh Nguyen, Senior Fellow for AI, Council on Foreign Relations
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Miriam Vogel, Author, Governing the Machine: How to Navigate the Risks of AI and Unlock Its True Potential; President and Chief Executive Officer, EqualAI
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Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter.
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To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: The Rules of AI: Governing Technology in a Geopolitical Age.
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What are the implications of Trump’s Somali ‘garbage’ comments?
Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate.
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Fighting flares in DR Congo within hours of Trump’s peace deal ceremony
The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and government forces have traded blame for the renewed fighting.
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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns
Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers.
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Crowds gather in Hama, Syria, to celebrate one year of liberation
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Syrian city of Hama to mark one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
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Israel awaits return of final captive from Gaza amid fragile peace deal
Ran Gvili is now the last captive in Gaza after Hamas returned the body of Thai agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak.
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Sudan’s Khartoum needs ‘urgent’ help due to severe food shortages: Report
Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army.
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British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know
British soldiers training in Kenya abused women and caused environmental destruction for years, parliament has said.
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