World:
America’s Lying Season. By Tom Regan, Summoning Orenda column
It’s the lying season in American politics. What’s different is our willingness to accept these lies.
Axing China’s one-child rule unlikely to change population. By Stuart Gietel-Basten
China’s policy change will have little impact on population.
Washington, courts defy Beijing imperialism. By Jonathan Manthorpe, International Affairs columnist
Beijing has been dealt significant set-backs to its campaign of imperial expansionism.
Global oil industry slipping into the red. By Ron Bousso, Karolin Schaps and Anna Driver
The oil sector is slipping into the red; top companies have cut spending, made thousands of job cuts and scrapped projects.
North Korea’s black market the new normal. By James Pearson and Damir Sagolj
The underground market is becoming the new normal in isolated North Korea.
Arts:
Spectre: James Bond in an age of cybersecurity. By Joseph Oldham, Arts
Spectre, the fourth Craig Bond, Spectre, takes us unambiguously into a world that we all recognise.
A Satirist Wanting to Be Taken Seriously: Nancy White. By Brian Brennan, Brief Encounters column
At her most prolific, Nancy White was writing three to five topical satire songs a week and performing –nobody could maintain that pace indefinitely.
Reports:
Daylight savings linked to injuries, heart attacks. By David A. Ellis, Report
More than 1.5 billion people worldwide are exposed to Daylight Savings Time risks, from heart attacks and injuries to mood and productivity changes.
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