Global Trends

Latest news, analysis, and updates in global trends.

Trump’s June 24 rally puts him at the center of America’s 250th anniversary launch before the state fair and July 4 events.

Newsom says Trump’s DOJ is targeting him and his wife to blunt a 2028 run. The explosive charge still lacks public proof.

Kennedy’s letter to Toxicology Reports turns a vaccine paper retraction into a fight over federal pressure and scientific independence.

Merlin, a jersey-wearing duck in Mexico City, stole the internet's attention after Mexico's World Cup win over South Africa.

Ukraine's EU bid has moved into real talks, but vetoes and rule-of-law tests can still slow Kyiv for years.

Trump’s Iran ceasefire turns Netanyahu’s security pitch into a political trap before Israel’s next election.

Israel says troops will stay in Lebanon, challenging the US-Iran deal's call to halt military operations there.

Yemen's viral free-climber fell into a 120m volcanic crater during an unprotected climb. Rescuers later recovered his body.

Starbucks Korea will shut 2,000 stores early for history training after its Tank Day promo sparked Gwangju Uprising backlash.

Starbucks Korea will close every store early for history training after a May 18 promo backlash. The governance test is just starting.

James Graham's Keynes drama casts economic policy as a battle over capitalism, culture and Britain's standard of living.

Russian strikes set Kyiv Pechersk Lavra ablaze and killed nine across Ukraine, turning an overnight barrage into a cultural crisis.