China is rapidly expanding its military engagement across Africa through joint exercises, growing arms sales, and training programs. Paul Nantulya and Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah join Eric & Geraud to explain why Chinese security outreach is getting so much traction across Africa.

Panama is now caught in the middle of a growing U.S.-China clash over control of strategic canal ports. Pedro Armada joins Eric to explain why Beijing’s pressure campaign may be escalating and why Panama’s options are narrowing. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

When Transsion Holdings entered Africa, Chinese phones had a reputation problem. Local distributors helped change that. They acted as “translators”, adapting a Chinese business model to African markets.

The BRI Was Supposed to Slow Down. Instead, 2025 delivered record-breaking engagement. Christoph Nedopil, director of the Griffith Asia Institute, joins Eric to review the 2025 BRI data and explain what drove a record year of BRI engagement worldwide. Watch - tinyurl.com/29fycvev

Christoph Nedopil explains why oil and gas dominated BRI energy investments, why renewables still hit record levels, and how this created the “dirtiest and greenest” year in BRI history.

Was This Congo Deal About Mining? A U.S. company won a major mining deal in Congo, beating out a Chinese bidder that reportedly offered better financial terms. Now, questions are being raised about whether the firm actually has the mining experience to deliver.

Chinese state-owned firms still play a major role in Brazil, but private companies are now expanding fast, especially in autos, tech, and services.

Many critics say China is an unreliable ally because it won’t defend countries like Iran or Venezuela. But what if the real issue is that China doesn’t believe in alliances the way the United States does? Watch the discussion - tinyurl.com/5e88p95f

Small South Asian States & Strategic Hedging How are smaller countries adapting to a multipolar world? Eric speaks with Sagar Prasai and Mandakini D. Surie on shifting strategies, great-power competition, and China’s growing influence. Watch - tinyurl.com/33aywhet

China has shown it can act decisively on wildlife protection, most notably with its 2017 ivory ban. But as the rosewood trade accelerates across West Africa, experts warn that time is running out. Can Beijing apply the same pressure internationally?

Donald Trump criticizes Democratic border policies, referring to open borders as “stupid borders” created by “stupid people.”

Sometimes, my real life horror movies aren’t on screen but happening in moments like these in the legislature. Grab some popcorn and follow along this legislative season 🏛️

The foster-care-to-homelessness pipeline is a policy choice and a moral failure. At 78 Haight, we’re finally choosing differently.

New Video: The introduction of the birth control pill in 1960 had profound political, social and economic impacts. Learn more in a new video: retroreport.org/video/the-bi...

The US Constitution is 7,500 words. You could read it in under an hour. He apparently couldn't be bothered. Or more likely can't read. New piece. Trump vs the Constitution. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/austinsi... #Constitution #Trump #Emoluments #WarPowers

UK turns on 'space defence system' six months early as alien warfare starts We will live in a world where actions of authentic #starseeds whose fingers you'll never ever find a single trace of gunpowder or nuclear weapons residue will override the entire #Military industrial complex of this #planet

Norelco Electric Shaver Ad Recorded May 25, 1986 on CBS/WJW 8 in Cleveland, OH #Commercial #Norelco #ElectricShaver #Grooming #Technology

It’s Goat morning with the goat escape across the Caroline bridge

Excited to send in my ballot and vote for @ChrisTaylorWI.bsky.social! If you haven’t voted already, head to MyVote.wi.gov and make a plan.

Stay safe out there ladies #single #trending

I love Watch Dogs.

Comment "I want 78" to get links to this podcast episode sent to your DMs Kids cooperate better when they feel connected first. Instead of calling out, get their attention, connect, then give the instruction. Give them autonomy within boundaries. #ParentingTips #Connection #GentleParenting

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald is asked are the by elections a test of her leadership, here is what she had to say. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Morning at the lake. Bald Eagle and calling loons. Good morning! #MinnesotaStrong #LakeCountry

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200 days. That’s how long nurses have been on the picket line bargaining for safe patient staffing ratios to keep their patients - all of us! - safe. From the picket line to the steps of the Michigan Capitol, we stand with you @teamsters.bsky.social because you fight for us.

Democrat James Talarico debuts new attack ad against Republican opponent Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate in Texa

Solicitor General Sauer can’t sanitize racism by calling it "crime" and "poverty."

PRIDE Daily’s Queer Cheer. Today… · Former top Australian basketball player AJ Ogilvy comes out as gay. · Magic: The Gathering’s transgender allies step up once again. · Gay pistachio ice cream. · The kissing conductor. Pod app · smart speaker · YouTube · pod.link/1712324163

🚨DAMN‼️Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew doesn’t mince words about Trump and the conflict in Iran. Saying the quiet part out loud, this war is a distraction from the Epstein Files and Trump is “public enemy number one” when it comes to the economy. Bravo Mr Kinew, more of this please‼️

Happy Friday Beautiful People

A downed russian Shahed drone narrowly misses a Ukrainian farmer ploughing his field in his tractor. If there were ever a more moving image to exemplify why the russian terrorists need to be defeated and driven out of Europe for good, this would be it. (source:@TheDeadDistrict)

If you haven't heard Ep275 yet, here's an excerpt to whet your appetite. We've titled it "From despair to elation: Ian's match diary from Barrow...!" Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts. @ianstreet.bsky.social #ncafc 🧡🖤

"Among the slain residents was a Palestinian woman who happened to be passing by the building; she had been purchasing Eid clothing for her late brother’s children when the missiles struck. Her funeral took place earlier at the Al‑Ahli Cemetery."

One of history's most devastating scenes unfolds as Gaza, occupied Palestine lies in total ruin, while ‘israeli’ long-range IDF snipers continue targeting semitic Palestinian survivors moving through the destroyed ancient city. #Israeli_Terror 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 Palestine 🇵🇸 news 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨

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“The release of the Epstein files are more important than ever after America’s attack on Iran. Epstein was likely an Israeli intelligence operative, collecting blackmail on political & corporate leaders. Who in the White House and in Congress are compromised?” www.instagram.com/reel/DVT11fc...

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A saree is not just worn, it is felt—like poetry wrapped around the soul. One graceful drape can turn a simple moment into timeless elegance. Traditionally over 5,000 years old, the saree is one of the world’s oldest surviving garments still worn today. In every pleat lives heritage, strength, and

So, it looks like Trinity Trigger won the "What to play next?"poll. I hope y'all enjoy this game with me. Stream starts 5a-8a CST on Saturday and Sunday hope you'll be there. www.twitch.tv/gaming_with_...

Hey everyone I'm back. Sorry about the long break. I'll be on Twitch Saturday and Sunday at 5a-8a cst. I'm gonna be continuing Gundam Breaker 4 with the extended story.

CPCF arrangements for 2024/25 and 2025/26 announced Funding and other arrangements for community pharmacies for 2024/25 and 2025/26 have finally been agreed, with community pharmacy receiving the largest uplift in funding across the whole of the NHS. cpe.org.uk/our-news/cpc...

The NFL Draft is coming up tonight on WKOW! Coverage of rounds 2 and 3 starts at 6 p.m.

Drone attack targets Israeli base near Beit Hillel For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Heroic Ukrainian hare takes out enemy ambush FPV-drone at cost of its own life.

Shido Itsuka meets another neck tie wearing hero. (I dream of being a voice actor) Shido Itsuka:Me Donkey Kong:Me

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More Olivia Miles double drag action. Nia Coffey relocates, Miles finds her on the kickout.

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, has gone viral for making her runway debut at Miami Swim Week. Dart is winning on and off the field 🥵 Original post

To my LGBTQ+ friends & to those I’ve never met. Thank you for your courage & contributions to making the world a more compassionate place. I stand with you today & every day. You deserve acceptance, dignity, equality & joy. Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈❤️ #HappyPrideMonth #LoveIsLove #Equality #SheShed

Well, there's always the 'other option' for him...

Josh Naylor conecta dos jonrones impulsando 5 carreras encontra de los Astros de Huston. #JoshNaylor #beisbol #baseball #mlb #Miraloaqui

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To all my haters 🫶🏼

I spoke on shady party funding in parliament yesterday. For too long uncapped donations have allowed for a huge amount of influence to be exercised on our democracy from outside of our political system. It’s time for that to change. #pmqs #parliament #westminster #politics #partyfunding

'We don't have the privilege of saying that anymore' In our latest podcast, @soumayakeynes.ft.com argues that following the old rulebook on international trade is no longer an option. Listen below or search 'High Resolution' wherever you get your podcasts 👇 buff.ly/pGuL25H

🏕️ Continúan las protestas de los profesores en Valencia 📚 Los docentes cumplen cuatro días de huelga y acampada para reclamar mejoras #MalasLenguas

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I recently met with the Byron Patient Care Network in Hucknall who shared with me the pressures that primary care providers are under. This evening, I asked the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care what the Government is doing to improve access to GP services here ⬇️

The family and neighbors of a Barclay woman who died in a three-alarm fire a week ago are searching for answers. Kate Amara finds out what's leaving them frustrated: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/guilford-avenue-fire-paula-mcdonald-family-baltimore/71498345