(2/3) The UK government is doing its best to live up to this commitment, but the US is effectively siding with Russia in undermining it. Instead of seeing its sovereignty preserved, Ukraine is being pressured to accept a lopsided peace agreement without real guarantees.

Horrifying to see South Carolina preparing for its first execution by firing squad. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, will have a hood placed over his head and a target pinned over his heart before a three-person squad fire their rifles. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/s…

In grim contrast to the red carpet, Soheila Golestani faces 74 lashes for her Oscar-nominated film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Everyone should watch this film to understand the depth of repression at the hand of Iran’s theocratic regime; and why the #WomenLifeFreedom movement is

Welcome President Macron’s leadership and his honest and unflinching words tonight. youtube.com/watch?v=ZvssAX…

A good news story: Wind and solar power overtake coal in US for first time: thetimes.com/article/fbd63e…

“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

This week, US states are set to carry out four executions in just three days, including Louisiana’s first execution by nitrogen suffocation. This is a step backward for a country where public opposition to the death penalty is growing. No government should have the power to kill

This is a mission everyone should be able to get behind. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been torn from their families. No effort must be spared to bring them home: reuters.com/world/us/trump…

An interesting read on how ‘imposter syndrome’ is often a misdiagnosis – used as a catch-all term that obscures the real, systemic culprits, such as sexism and racism: time.com/7261073/impost…

The fight to end the #deathpenalty needs more business engagement. Airgas should be applauded for standing up against the misuse of its products in executions: nola.com/gambit/news/th… #BizVsDP

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Very sad to see this economist.com/graphic-detail…

(1/4) Strong leadership means taking risks and trying things - but when it doesn’t work, realising your mistake and correcting it. Quickly.

(3/4) It’s not just about the economy. Countries that trade fairly and healthily prosper and flourish. They reduce poverty, improve health and education, and decrease the likelihood of war.

(4/4) Courage & self-awareness are cornerstones of true leadership. That includes quickly acknowledging errors & making corrections. With a swift reversal back to sensible economic policy, America & the rest of the world can still avoid the catastrophic fall out these tariffs

(1/4) The ongoing market response to last week’s US tariff announcement was both predictable and preventable. Even if you agree with the premise of these tariffs, every reasonable effort should be made to give US companies sufficient time to adapt.

(3/4) As the dollar is weakening, US consumer prices will rise. And countless small and medium-size enterprises will go, and already are going, bankrupt as a result. This is not a winning long-term strategy. The US government can still turn things around, but it must act in the

(4/4) This is the moment to own up to a colossal mistake and change course. Otherwise, America will face ruin for years to come.

A must-see speech from Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the negative impact of US tariffs on the US and the world youtube.com/watch?v=pTO5pi…

"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-p…