Monday briefing: What’s at stake for Ukrainians as Trump and Putin talk of ceding land in return for peace
19 Aug
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Monday briefing: What’s at stake for Ukrainians as Trump and Putin talk of ceding land in return for peace

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Good morning. On Friday, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine, but there was no deal reached and no big questions answered. Trump appeared deferential to the Russian leader and now backs plans to hand over Ukrainian territory as part of a peace deal. Today he will meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. In discussions about what a peace settlement would look like, “land swaps” were represented as simple transactions. The fate of people appeared to be a casual afterthought. Trump and Putin are eager to embrace the idea that territory can be bought and sold like real estate, but Guardian reporting exposes the devastating part of this war: human loss. Last month casualties hit a three-year high, with more Ukrainian civilians killed than in any month since May...
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Bundesliga 2025/26 Tactical Previews: VFL Borussia Mönchengladbach
19 Aug
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Bundesliga 2025/26 Tactical Previews: VFL Borussia Mönchengladbach

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For the 11th installment of our Bundesliga tactical previews here on Get German Football Newswe’ll travel to the Niederrhein to have a look at VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach. Now entering his fourth full season as the top BMG manager since the Max Eberl’s surprise resignation, Roland Virkus probably has the best squad he’s ever assembled. Some parts of the offseason counted as a bit clunky, but a core group of enthusiastic players and some stability at the head coaching position have helped this team inch its way to an identity in recent years. How things might proceed for this particular “Verein für Leibesübungen” this year appears fairly positive. There encouraging been an encouraging training camp. Gerardo Seoane’s charges still stumbled a bit out of the gate in the Pokal. There remains no need to even begin contemplate...
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Trump news at a glance: DC crackdown expands with national guard to be deployed by three more states
18 Aug
Politics

Trump news at a glance: DC crackdown expands with national guard to be deployed by three more states

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Washington, D.C. is bracing for heightened security measures as the political and legal turbulence surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies. In a significant development, three additional states have confirmed they will deploy National Guard units to bolster the capital’s security posture, extending the crackdown already under way in response to a volatile mix of legal battles, political demonstrations, and public safety concerns. National Guard Deployment Widens Officials in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania confirmed late Monday evening that their respective governors had approved the deployment of additional National Guard contingents to Washington, D.C. The decision, coordinated with federal agencies and the District’s mayor’s office, comes amid fears of renewed unrest following Trump’s recent court appearances and mounting pressure from both his supporters and opponents. According to Pentagon sources, the reinforcements will primarily support crowd-control operations, protect federal buildings,...
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Artificial intelligence: Productivity roundtable can be AI’s ‘Team Australia’ moment
18 Aug
Science & Technology

Artificial intelligence: Productivity roundtable can be AI’s ‘Team Australia’ moment

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In the lead-up to the Australian government's highly anticipated Economic Reform Roundtable, artificial intelligence has emerged as a central and fiercely debated topic. The discussion, framed by some as a potential "Team Australia" moment, aims to harness AI's power to lift the nation's flagging productivity while also addressing significant risks to jobs and social equity. With productivity growth at a 60-year low, the stakes couldn't be higher. The three-day event, convened by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, has brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including business leaders, union representatives, and academics, to forge a consensus on the path forward. A report by the Productivity Commission has been a key document in the lead-up to the roundtable, suggesting that AI could inject A$116 billion into the Australian economy. The report, alongside calls from groups like the Business Council...
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