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If you thought the electoral appeal of populism was on the wane, think again.

If you thought the electoral appeal of populism was on the wane, think again.   Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in yesterday’s presidential runoff in Turkey is the latest evidence of its staying power. He extended his 20-year rule despite a cost-of-living crisis, a slumping currency and public anger over the bungled relief effort following February’sContinue reading “If you thought the electoral appeal of populism was on the wane, think again.”

The Telegraph Frontpage 2022 November 09

Those subscribed to follow the posts on “Some View on the World” do not miss a single news item By Danny Boyle Good morning. Republican hopes for a sweeping rebuke of Joe Biden in the US midterms have failed to materialise. We have the latest from America – and the fallout from Gavin Williamson’s resignation.Continue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage 2022 November 09”

The Week bringing things you need to know for the 3rd week of August 2022

August 15 Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding unveils bet on Russian energy firms Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding said via Twitter on Sunday that it invested in Russian energy giants Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil between Feb. 22 and March 22, a period straddling the launch of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The United States and other Western nationsContinue reading “The Week bringing things you need to know for the 3rd week of August 2022”

The New-York Times looking at June 16 – June 26

Ten days in the spotlight: Afghanistan, Ukraine, Russia, Colombia, Israel, France, Great Britain, a.o. countries.

NYT selection of articles for the first part of June

From now onwards we are pleased to offer you also some selection of articles from an American newspaper with standing, worthy of your attention.