Some will question its credibility. But the alternative future to the one imagined in the World Justice Report is far more bleak • Academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival In our increasingly dystopian world, who wouldn’t want to at least be open to a utopian antidote? The World Justice Report, published on Thursday, outlines how to build a prosperous, equitable world within safe planetary boundaries. It’s a push from the modern eco-socialist left in a global battle for ideas that will shape the future. Based on past social achievements and future energy transformation, it indicates that the overwhelming majority of people on the planet could, by the end of the century, work less and earn more while keeping temperatures down and avoiding much of the current destruction of nature. It is an ambitious, comprehensive and upbeat plan, and a stronger argument around which to build a political campaign than abstract goals of “net zero” or “decarbonisation”. Continue reading...

The Middle East business community is navigating a period of unprecedented uncertainty, as the Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, travel and investment flows across the region. Alain Bejjani, Author of NEXT: Leading Through the New Realities & former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on how businesses are adapting in the current environment. (Source: Bloomberg)

Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions Humanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and keep global heating within a 2C rise, according to a sweeping vision for planetary survival. The new report by the World Inequality Lab (WIL) aims to be the most comprehensive attempt yet to navigate the polycrisis that is pushing the world toward climate breakdown, political extremism and ever greater economic and social tension. Continue reading...

The South African is taking the hard route to releasing his first feature film, and is no fan of AI: ‘Someone once said that if your mum can do it, it doesn’t have value’ The new film This Is How the World Ends is a fine piece of work; the story of two siblings finding each other at a party held at humanity’s end, it is basically On the Beach set at Burning Man. However, what is really remarkable about it is its method of release, as the first straight to VHS film in 20 years. In the early 2000s it was estimated 90% of British households owned a VCR – the last halcyon days of the format, before it was replaced by DVDs, and then Blu-ray, then streaming. In 2016, the world’s last VCR manufacturer Funai Electric ceased production. To release a film straight to video, in other words, is to make watching your film as difficult as possible. Continue reading...

Schapiro’s stunning images of jazz greats in New York – from Dizzy Gillespie to Elvin Jones – make up a new book featuring a foreword by late saxophone icon Rollins Continue reading...

A revelatory account of the life of George Forster, whose rejection of racial hierarchies stood out amongst his peers George Forster was 10 when he left his home in present-day Poland and travelled to Russia with his naturalist father. During the expedition, which began in 1765, Forster collected plant specimens and helped with botanical research. Wide-eyed, he journeyed along the Volga river, encountering Muslim Tartar traders and Cossack warriors. There were also the emaciated figures of German settlers, who lived in poverty under the territory’s despotic governor, their campsites little more than holes burrowed into the riverbanks. The experience of cultures so distinct from his own stirred a lifelong enthusiasm for travel and exploration in Forster. It also awakened his compassion for others – irrespective of culture and, especially, race. At a time when racism pervaded public opinion as well as the philosophical texts of luminaries such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Immanuel Kant, Forster moved brazenly to critique and correct them. How he was able to transcend the conventional beliefs of his day is the central question of Andrea Wulf’s new book – and the answer is in its title. Continue reading...

Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains Imagine a future in which everyone enjoys high levels of wellbeing; where 90% of the world’s population doubles their income but works half the hours we work today. A world in which the bottom half of humanity sees its share of global wealth rise from just 2% today to 30%; a world where we consume enough, but nobody over-consumes. And imagine achieving this on a planet that can comfortably sustain human life without its climate breaking down. Against the bleak techno-authoritarian futures now being sold to us, a radical new vision for global progress in the 21st century feels urgently needed. The most credible vision is one in which the habitability of the planet is a precondition for human development and equality. Continue reading...

Over one weekend, we hiked, swam, slept in a woodland cabin and camped on a hillside – while also supporting community-run projects The children were asleep in the little tent behind us, wrapped in two sleeping bags, each with an extra helping of wool blankets. Earlier, all I could see were their little faces half-lit by torchlight as I read them a book about rivers to the sound of rain on canvas. They fell asleep as fast and thick as the fog pooling in the valley below. My partner and I sat outside, huddled together under a waterproof coat, cheek to cheek, perched on our daughters’ foam swim vests because the ground was saturated. We were laughing. As parents, absurdity and beauty make for familiar bedfellows. Continue reading...

A coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government says the project will transform the nation, but environmental campaigners and critics oppose it. (Image credit: Hameraldi Agolli)

A Chinese scientist behind China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System rejects the “goddess” label, asserting that research transcends gender. Xu Ying, 43, hails from Sichuan province in southwestern China, born to a maths teacher mother and an agricultural technician father. As a gifted child with a passion for physics and mathematics, Xu began primary school at the age of four, entered university at 16 to pursue communications engineering, and consistently ranked at the top of her class each...

Compal Electronics (Compal; TWSE: 2324) showcases its landmark achievements in Quantum Technology and Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) at COMPUTEX 2026. Compal emphasized that these visionary technologies are the core of driving the healthcare revolution. Leveraging its global leadership in AI server infrastructure, deep collaborations with top-tier academic institutions, and the strategic healthcare service development of its subsidiaries, Compal has constructed a comprehensive bio-medical

Russian spring wheat planting continues to face delays as persistent rain hinders growers, risking lower harvests. Farmers had sowed wheat on about 7.1 million hectares as of May 26, 12% below last year, according to Agriculture Ministry estimates obtained from two local traders. Still, as planting nears completion, the gap has narrowed from the first half of May, the data shows, the traders said, asking not to be named because the information isn’t public. Rainfall across regions that are key to the spring crop, including the Volga region and Siberia, has been 60% to 118% above seasonal norms, according to the country’s Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring. That left the soil too wet for fieldwork and sowing. “If wet weather persists, there is a risk of reduced planted area, lower yields from late-sown crops and potentially higher disease pressure later in the season,” Zanna Aleksahhina, an analyst at Expana in Madrid, said by email. READ: Russia’s ‘Huge’ Spring Wheat Delays Risk Lowering Harvests Spring wheat, which is planted through early June and harvested from August to October, accounts for almost a third of Russia’s wheat output. The decline comes amid risks to harvests in other major producers, including the US and Australia , due to adverse weather and the growing costs of fuel and fertilizers. “This is the slowest planting pace since 2018,” Andrey Sizov, head of consultancy SovEcon, said by phone, with the largest delays in the Volga and Siberian regions. Spring wheat acreage could fall even lower as a stronger ruble has eroded earnings from exported grain, he said. Russia’s Agriculture Ministry doesn’t disclose the pace of plantings on a regular basis and did not respond to an email and phone calls seeking comment. Even if the weather turns favorable, “some farmers no longer see much point in planting spring wheat because the delay has become critical,” according to Arkady Zlochevsky , head of the Russian Grain Union, which r...

Sven Piper/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) is almost here. SpaceX filed its S-1 prospectus and is targeting a Nasdaq listing around June 12, 2026. 1 Reports from Bloomberg suggest SpaceX is looking to raise approximately $75 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion. 2 If this figure becomes reality, it will surpass Saudi Aramco's ( ARMCO ) 2019 offering and make this the largest IPO of all time. 2 We believe there is clear demand for SpaceX, but limited options for public market investors to gain exposure. That constraint is creating a clear and measurable market dynamic. Investors seem to be pouring into public space-adjacent stocks, placeholder positions meant to capture some of SpaceX's gravitational pull until shares are actually available. For investors who prefer the basket approach, our AI ETF, AGIX , provides exposure to private innovators like SpaceX and to artificial intelligence companies focused on hardware, infrastructure, and applications. Why SpaceX Is In Its Own Category, But Closer To AI Than Space SpaceX is not just a space stock. SpaceX operates across orbital launch, global internet infrastructure, defense and intelligence, and artificial intelligence. Right now, no publicly traded company is targeting the same set of market opportunities. SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, now the backbone of global connectivity for military forces, airlines, maritime operators, and tens of millions of consumers, generated approximately $11.4 of the $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025, up 48% year-over-year. 3 SpaceX has also landed new government contracts. On May 29, 2026, SpaceX was awarded a $4.16 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force for threat-detection satellites. 4 Days earlier, Space Force had selected SpaceX for a separate $2.29 billion contract to build the Space Data Network backbone. 5 SpaceX has identified a “quantifiable” total addressable market (TAM) of $28.5 trillion, which it calls ...

Iran To Deepen Ties With 'Principal Strategic Partner' China: Ghalibaf Via The Cradle Iranian Parliament Speaker and special representative for China affairs, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, held the first joint meeting with key economic officials on Wednesday to align Tehran's economic strategy toward Beijing . The session in Tehran included the ministers of economy, oil, and industry, alongside the central bank governor and the head of the Plan and Budget Organization. The assembly focused on establishing a unified government approach to elevate bilateral relations and coordinate the administration's economic priorities. During the proceedings, officials evaluated China’s economic conduct amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to the US and Israel. Participants agreed to submit formal proposals to Ghalibaf to resolve outstanding challenges and deepen cooperation. This coordination effort supports a developing strategy to position China as Iran’s “principal strategic partner” while expanding collaboration on regional and international issues. Roughly 30 China-linked vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in a single day in mid-May under the supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy . These transits follow a “management protocol” established after Iran restricted the waterway to US and Israeli-linked vessels in February. While the strait remains largely closed, passage is permitted for commercial ships that comply with Iranian naval procedures and utilize designated corridors In parallel, since the 'illegal' US blockade on Iranian ports was implemented in April, Iran has tripled its rail exports of oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to China in an effort to bypass the economic stranglehold . Iran's special representative for China affairs @mb_ghalibaf held a joint meeting with the ministers of economy and oil, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the head of the Plan and Budget Organization, and the Mi...

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies ( BMNR ) said it plans to offer 3M shares of 9.50% series A perpetual preferred stock in a registered public offering. The company has applied to list the preferred shares on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "BMNP." If the listing is approved, the company expects trading to commence within 30 days after the date the Series A preferred stock is first issued. BMNR ( BMNR ) plans to use the offering proceeds for general corporate purposes, including acquiring ETH and other digital assets, expanding its staking and validator infrastructure, funding working capital, making strategic Ethereum-related investments, and repurchasing common stock. More on Bitmine Immersion Technologies Bitmine Immersion: An Ethereum Treasury Trading Below Its Own Assets Bitmine Immersion: Ethereum Pivot Driving Hidden Upside Bitmine Immersion: Unlocking Staking Rewards Bitmine Immersion to issue $300M preferred stock to fund ETH & buyback plan 5 of 7 proxy stocks trail BTC's 12% fall: Investors piled into these 6 miner stocks

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一个看似微观的居民资产配置变化，开始影响银行负债结构、非银流动性、回购市场分层和债券市场定价 年初以来中债逆着全球通胀和海外利率走向，走出了一波典型的流动性驱动牛市。 而这一轮流动性再配置驱动的债牛，起点不在央行，也不是财政，而在居民资产负债表。 过去几年，居民把大量资金锁进高息定期存款；当这批定存集中到期、存款利率又明显下行时，居民开始重新选择资金去向。 钱没有离开金融体系，但资金形态发生变化：从银行表内期限较长、流动性较低的定期存款，部分转向理财、货基、债基等更高流动性的资管产品。 一个看似微观的居民资产配置变化，开始影响银行负债结构、非银流动性、回购市场分层和债券市场定价。 推荐进入 财新数据库 ，可随时查阅宏观经济、股票债券、公司人物，财经数据尽在掌握。

Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Sydney with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

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A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was feared dead has been found alive after crawling back to Base Camp, officials said on Thursday. The experienced Hillary Dawa Sherpa vanished on the upper reaches of the world’s highest mountain early on May 30. He was found on Thursday morning close to Base Camp by the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), a Nepali team that helps set routes on Everest and clean up waste left behind. “He was crawling down,”...

Umnat Seebuaphan/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance ▪ Columbia Mortgage Opportunities Fund Institutional Class shares returned 0.73% for the three months ending March 31, 2026. ▪ The fund's benchmark, the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange (FTSE) One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index, returned 0.91% for the same period. Market overview The first quarter of 2026 presented investors with a complex and challenging environment, characterized by the intersection of geopolitical instability, energy market disruptions, technological disruption concerns and shifting macroeconomic dynamics. The quarter began with risk assets posting positive returns. Equities and credit were supported by rising growth outlooks, as U.S. economic activity data exceeded expectations and inflation moderated, suggesting a more favorable environment for consumers. However, this positive data led to higher U.S. Treasury yields across the yield curve, creating headwinds for duration-sensitive assets. (Duration is a measure of a bond's sensitivity to changes in interest rates.) The U.S. Federal Reserve paused its rate-cutting cycle and delivered more constructive statements on growth, causing front-end yields to sell off as rate-cut expectations were pushed further out. The President's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair had limited immediate market impact, although bond yields drifted slightly higher. Geopolitical risks intensified following a U.S. operation to remove Venezuelan President Maduro and presidential rhetoric regarding control of Greenland. While markets found some relief after the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, supposed risk-off assets like gold surged and the CBOE Volatility Index ( VIX ) trended higher, signaling rising broad-market concern. February continued the volatility theme. Market focus shifted dramatically to the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence ( AI ), creating significant performance dispersion across sectors. U.S. labor-mark...

(RTTNews) - Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY) announced partnership with Inceptive Nucleics, Inc., an artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology company, in a deal valued at up to approximately $2 billion.

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