Author: Harry Bligh

Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister of the UK, with plans for socialist-style policies. Harry Cole discusses Burnham’s past and the implications of his leadership, including potential wealth taxes in a deeply divided Britain.Read More

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Indonesia’s decision on Friday to become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) marks a new phase in its relationship with China. For years, the partnership has been defined by trade, infrastructure and investment. Now, artificial intelligence is moving to the center of the agenda. The …Read More

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In an age when viewers can drift from TikTok to Netflix to YouTube within minutes, the World Cup remains a rare thing: a live event that can capture the attention of a huge, simultaneous worldwide audience. Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment that is behind hit TV franchises including “MasterChef,” “Big Brother,” and “The Traitors,” is producing the tournament’s closing ceremony on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Marco Bassetti, its chief executive, says earning that kind of global attention is harder than ever — and keeping it depends on understanding local culture.Read More

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