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2026-05-12 14:38:40 UTC

Russia is no longer making noteworthy battlefield gains. If anything, it’s been Ukraine, aided by its technological prowess, taking back small pieces of territory. After a punishing winter, Ukraine is in a surprisingly encouraging place. #ukraine #russia #war
[https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0511/russia-spring-offensive-ukraine-military-technology?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub ](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0511/russia-spring-offensive-ukraine-military-technology?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub )
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2026-04-27 15:41:47 UTC

Elon Musk claims that he was misled by OpenAI, which he co-founded. A centerpiece of the trial is likely to be what role a company should have in ensuring responsible development of artificial intelligence. #musk #openai #ai #ethics
[https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0427/musk-openai-chatgpt-altman?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub ](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0427/musk-openai-chatgpt-altman?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub )
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2026-04-24 20:31:21 UTC

As Japan shifts away from postwar pacifism, Takaichi eyes constitutional reform
[https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0424/Japan-Takaichi-pacifist-constitution-reform?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub ](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0424/Japan-Takaichi-pacifist-constitution-reform?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub )
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2026-04-01 13:59:47 UTC

As the U.S. retreats from global institutions and pacts, its allies test new coalitions, or “minilateral” solutions, to renew world stability. #eu #canada #geopolitics
[https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0331/EU-and-Canada-lean-into-a-new-world-role?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub ](https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0331/EU-and-Canada-lean-into-a-new-world-role?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub )
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