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4 May 2026

Vladimir Putin is holed up in his bunkers, haunted by the fear of assassination

Cut off from the outside world, the Russian president now devotes most of his time to the war in Ukraine, whilst his security services are stepping up protective measures.

1 May 2026

Gold: a safe haven for central banks amid global turmoil

Gold has surpassed $5,000 an ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and the war in the Middle East.

29 April 2026

In Mali, Russia is struggling against the jihadists

Following the fall of Kidal to the rebels, the partnership between Bamako and Moscow is faltering, laid bare by accusations of treason circulating within the ranks of the Malian army.

27 April 2026

Beijing versus Brussels: China poses a threat to the ‘Made in Europe’ initiative

The European Union is attempting to regain control of its industry; Beijing sees this as a direct attack and has promised to take countermeasures.

24 April 2026

Palantir declares war on pluralism

The American data giant has published a militaristic manifesto calling on Silicon Valley to arm itself and abandon its democratic safeguards.

22 April 2026

France and Poland are growing closer, including on nuclear issues

Macron and Tusk turned Franco-Polish Friendship Day into a strategic summit.

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