What Amish Country Can Teach Us About the Future of Railroads The Transit Guy
Wars spark $12bn venture capital rush to Defense tech FT
Acoustic mapping app uses thousands of old networked Android phones to hunt down Shahed drones – crowdsourced microphone network detects small, low-cost RCS military targets
Climate/Environment
European countries are closing schools, canceling trains as the heat wave will intensify Channel News Asia
45°C (113°F) is possible on Monday/Tuesday in parts of western France. That’s hotter than the current forecast for Phoenix, Arizona.
France is enduring one of the worst heat waves in the country, due to its unprecedented duration, intensity, and extreme heat conditions. pic.twitter.com/5jl9thFAKZ
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) June 22, 2026
Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat scorches western US The Guardian
How much does it cost to install air conditioning in the World Cup? Politics
A comprehensive national climate damage assessment framework is in place for UK Nature
Climate Migration is No Longer the Problem of the Future, But the Current Reality of Bangladesh Pressenza
Ebola
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 1,000 as new infections are recorded Anadolu Agency
Japan
Japan seeks G7 price floors to break rare global power China Asia Times
China?
China hits back: Export controls hit 10 US firms, import ban extends to 46 companies
China’s Oil Sales May Never Fully Recover From Iran War Bloomberg
China Caught in “High-Technology/Low-Productivity Trap” Japan’s Economy Watch
Southeast Asia
Three reasons why a food supply shock could hit Southeast Asia: Goldman Sachs CNBC
India
As India Gets Hotter, Clothing Adds a Layer to the Imbalance of Strings
Syracistan
Iran delegation pulls out of Swiss talks after Trump’s latest threats, The Cradle
In Switzerland, US-Iran agree on 60-day road map for final deal The New Arab
The Israeli army will not withdraw from the occupied area in southern Lebanon, the defense minister said Anadolu Agency
Even if the Strait of Hormuz is open, Larry Johnson is not
Big Rift Between US-Israel As Trump Grows Annoyed By Netanyahu’s Uncontrollable Bloodshed
Are you right? STILL Buying the “Trump vs Bibi” Soap Opera? BetBeat
Graham on Iran deal: ‘I think it’s going to fail’ The Hill
Why Military Officials of Lebanon, Bahrain, Turkey Were in Pakistan Days Before MoU Signing? Kathy Gannon
A massive explosion at an industrial complex in Qatar has left dozens injured and TRT World missing
Old Blighty
Britain’s Energy Crisis Drives Offshore Oil Prices
Trump says Starmer will ‘resign’ as failed on energy, DPA International migration
Tweedledee New Left Review
‘Many people want to use VPNs for privacy – that’s important – but we know some kids are using them to get around borders’: UK government considering VPN ban
The breakup of Europe
Chartbook 452 Europe’s Machiavellian Period? Adam Tooze
AfD Co-Leader’s Demand for Ukraine’s Return to Germany Hits a Crucial Point Andrew Korybko
🚨🇦🇱 BREAKING: Albanians tear down barriers at Kakome beach in southern Albania, saying the country’s beaches belong to the people, not the oligarchs
✊️🇦🇱As opposition to the controversial Kushner-Trump resort project heats up, public anger is spreading over… pic.twitter.com/GqSvlRmT8Z
— YourAnon TV 🇺🇦 (@YourAnonTV) June 21, 2026
The problem of the Italian mafia has a new look, and it is not the Italian Euractiv
UN Human Rights Official Opposes EU Decision To Dump Migrants In Return Centers In Third Countries Tanzania Times
Africa
US Announces Series of Airstrikes in Somalia Antiwar
The Land of Fortune
Australia signs $1.8bn radar deal with Canada Al Mayadeen
O Canada
Please advise! Why BC Mining Company Hired Kristi Noem? The Tye
The New Cold War
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Four Civilians in Crimea, Governor Stops Antiwar on Gas Sales
Russia does not expect the implementation of the Anchorage agreements, but a victory – Kremlin TASS
US Treasury chief urges Trump not to arrest ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, says The Guardian
South of the Border
Right-wing billionaire wins Colombia’s presidential election The Guardian
The Bautista brothers have been convicted of defrauding the owners of a private offshore company that manages Colombia’s voting system.
Their company did not win the Colombian elections in 2014 and 2022, when 400,000 votes for Petro’s party were lost.
Before any formal agreement, Trump and… pic.twitter.com/EMPrNWlrTt
— Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal) June 22, 2026
The US military attacked another ship in the Caribbean, killing two Press TV
Trump 2.0
When the Trump administration breaks Anthropic, who benefits? TechCrunch
How the Trumps want to expand their real estate empire in Europe El Pais
Tulsi Gabbard, her mentor and the cryptic messages that helped shape her political career WaPo
Democracies are simple
Liberal Elites Promote ‘Abundance,’ But Democratic Voters Want Socialism The American Conservative
Big Brother is Watching You
City push for facial recognition on public buses sparks debate over security and privacy AP
The Accelerationists
Enough people have asked me about the Peter Thiel-Dialog story that I think it’s worth saying what it is, or at least seeing it for what it is. So:
-The discussion is a conference. I went once in 2018 and once in 2022. No one has ever asked me to keep it or my existence a secret.
– I…
— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) June 20, 2026
Agriculture
Rural America’s farms are already under pressure from the bad economy. Now they face the risk of a ‘mini-Dust Bowl’ as a rare lucky Super El Niño
Supply Chain
Aluminum War Shock Disrupted by Dark Moves and Chinese Commodities Bloomberg
Competitive superpowers, sanctions and dark shipping Seatrade Maritime
Sports Desk
Iran held Belgium to a goalless draw as the World Cup campaign gained momentum Press TV
Casino Nation
They looked like they were getting rich at Polymarket—but nothing was the real WSJ
The AI
Why Half of the Year 2026 US Data Power Is Canceled Partial Analysis
Tesla plans to sell modular AI data center hardware called ‘Megapod’ to Electrek
Days say the reliance on AI gives them the ick Fast Company
Class War
Congress will finally pass a housing bill: Here’s what The Hill will do
Report: States Where Corporate Landlords Handle Most Real Estate Management
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