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The Vision for a Just and Sustainable FutureImagine 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.The Three Pillars of Global TransformationOur new report examines the conditions required for the world to progress towards this ambition on an economically and ecologically compatible path, by the end of the century. Its conclusion? A global transformation that reconciles planetary habitability and high standards of wellbeing for all is possible – as long as three conditions are simultaneously met.Fast decarbonisation of energy systems is necessary. But we also need a major shift away from overconsumption towards 'sufficiency'. This would involve a sharp reduction in labour hours and the use of raw materials, along with big changes in consumption patterns, food habits, land use and forest cover. Financing and politically sustaining decarbonisation and sufficiency will require a drastic reduction in inequality of income, wealth and power, between countries and within them.Quantifying the Path to Global JusticeThe Global Justice Report is the first attempt to propose a fully quantified plan for this transition. It combines four dimensions that today's debates often treat separately: redistribution at the world scale; a deep reform of the international financial and economic order; a radical transformation of energy systems; and substantial shifts in consumption patterns. Compared with most climate scenarios (including those of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the main novelty is that we model all four dimensions together – and place inequality and sufficiency at the centre of the analysis.The Economic Convergence by 2100What would this transition deliver? At its heart is convergence between countries. Average per capita national income, today separated by a 16-fold gap between the poorest (€290 a month in sub-Saharan Africa) and richest (€4,590 in North America/Oceania) regions of the world, would rise towards a common level of about €5,000 a month in all countries by 2100.But this convergence is not just monetary. Annual working hours per employed person would fall from roughly 2,100 to about 1,000, continuing the long shift towards shorter working time; while the share of global working hours devoted to education and health would rise from 11% to 43%. Women and men would converge on equal pay and on an equal share of economic and domestic labour.Climate and Wealth TransformationAll of this would unfold within a habitable climate. Thanks to sustainable convergence and fast decarbonisation, global heating would reach 1.8C, against more than 4C on current trends.None of this will be possible without a deep contraction of inequality. The income scale between individuals would narrow to a ratio of one to five and the wealth scale to one to 10, prolonging what western and Nordic Europe achieved over the 20th century. The share of global wealth held by the poorest half of humanity would rise from 2% to 30%, while the share held by the billionaire class would fall from 6% to 0.05%.Financing the Global Justice TransitionThese shifts would be financed and governed through new institutions. A global justice fund would spend an average of 10% of world GDP a year from 2026 to 2060 on country dividends and investment, against the less than 0.4% that aid and the combined budgets of the UN, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank represent today.Its resources would come from a world sovereign fund holding 10% of the world capital stock, a global wealth tax rising to 20% a year on billionaires and a global income tax rising to 90% at the very top, each touching about 1% of the world's population.The Political Path ForwardThe result is not a transfer from many to few but a gain for almost everyone. Close to 90% of the world's population would double their income between 2026 and 2100, and once leisure and a habitable planet are counted, more than 99% come out ahead.Our report is part of a broader international agenda for planetary habitability, social justice and reform of the global financial architecture – including the Bridgetown agenda launched by Barbados in 2022, the Sevilla Commitment on development finance, the UN tax convention process, and G20 initiatives led by Brazil and South Africa on global inequality.A habitable, equal and prosperous 21st century is materially possible. The carbon budget allows it and history offers precedents at comparable scales: universal suffrage, the universalisation of healthcare and education, the halving of working hours and the sharp compression of inequality over the 20th century. Technical impossibility is not what is standing in the way, but rather the absence of a shared vision of social progress, at once concrete and radical. What it will take instead is political choice, and the hard work of coalition-building behind it.

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro: A Departure from Glass-Clad Designs Nothing’s latest smartphone, the Phone 4a Pro, marks a significant departure from its previous glass-clad transparent designs. The new device boasts a solid aluminium body, a rare sight in the world of Android phones, and a touch of those elements in the camera island at the top. Design and Display The Phone 4a Pro features a 6.83in OLED screen with a high 144Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for watching videos on the commute. The slim aluminium body feels great, but the phone is quite large, making it a two-handed affair most of the time. Specifications Screen: 6.83in 144Hz QHD+ OLED (450ppi) Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 RAM: 8 or 12GB Storage: 128 or 256GB Operating system: Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) Camera: 50MP main, 50MP 3.5x tele and 8MP ultrawide, 32MP selfie Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, wifi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 and GNSS Water resistance: IP65 (25cm depths for 20 minutes) Dimensions: 163.6 x 76.6 x 7.9mm Weight: 210g Mid-range Power with Solid Battery Life The Phone 4a Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, which handles daily tasks efficiently but may not win any raw processing awards. The battery lasts a solid two-plus days between charges with the screen in active use for more than seven hours across a mix of wifi and 5G for general messaging, browsing, watching video and using various apps.

The Strategic Pivot in US-Africa DiplomacyThe recent confirmation of veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as the new Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs signals a definitive shift in Washington's engagement strategy. Garcia, speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, explicitly praised the administration of Donald Trump for prioritizing 'trade and investment for mutual benefit' over traditional humanitarian aid. This marks a departure from previous diplomatic approaches, framing economic security as the core of US national interests in the continent.Reimagining the Colonial Route: The Lobito CorridorThe centerpiece of this new strategy is the Lobito Corridor, a 1,300km rail and transport route linking Angola's Atlantic port of Lobito to the mineral-rich Copperbelt of the DRC and Zambia. Historically, this infrastructure traces back to a colonial trade corridor established in 1902, which suffered significant damage during Angola's civil war. After a 27-year reconstruction period, the railway was renovated by China as part of a $2bn rail-for-oil programme. Today, the corridor is managed by a consortium including Trafigura and Mota-Engil, operating under a 30-year concession.Infrastructure Status: Less than 3% was operational after the civil war; now upgraded for high-volume transport.Strategic Geography: Connects Central Africa's critical minerals to the Atlantic Ocean, bypassing congested ports.Historical Context: Originally built by British mining companies for European markets; now repurposed for global energy transition supply chains.Investment and the Geopolitics of Critical MineralsThe economic engine driving this initiative is the global surge in demand for critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and nickel. The US government has committed billions to the project, with the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) signing a $753m financing package. This investment is part of a broader $200bn US pledge within a $600bn G7 infrastructure initiative. The data underscores that this is not merely infrastructure development but a calculated move to secure supply chains for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, directly countering Chinese dominance in the region.The 'America First' Infrastructure PlayWhile the Biden administration framed the corridor as a climate-transition project, the Trump administration has rebranded it as a geopolitical instrument. The focus has shifted from environmental sustainability to national security and economic sovereignty. By discarding the climate narrative, Washington aims to present the Lobito Corridor as a viable alternative to Chinese Belt and Road Initiative projects. The DFC's CEO, Ben Black, emphasized that these investments are designed to 'prevent monopolization by China and other strategic competitors,' signaling a hardening of the US stance against Beijing's expanding influence in Africa.Risks of a Geopolitical ShortcutDespite the strategic rationale, the Lobito Corridor faces significant headwinds that could undermine its long-term success. Critics argue that the project serves external strategic interests rather than local development. Mike Jennings of SOAS University of London warns that the corridor could exacerbate regional instability, particularly in the DRC, where resource extraction has historically fueled conflict. Furthermore, satellite analysis by Global Witness suggests that up to 6,500 people could be displaced by the project's expansion. The UN has also highlighted potential human rights risks and land conflicts, raising questions about whether this infrastructure will truly benefit the communities it passes through or simply serve as a conduit for external extraction.

The Lead Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has hit out at Australia's latest plans to force digital platforms to support media outlets financially, labelling the proposals 'poorly designed' and 'grossly unfair.' Meta's Objections to the News Bargaining Incentive Meta said the government's News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) would shield news publishers from needing to undertake the innovation necessary for a sustainable media landscape. The company argued that the NBI 'insulates publishers from the competitive pressure to evolve by guaranteeing revenue regardless of whether they build sustainable business models.' The Data Analysis Under the centre-left Labor Party government's plans, social media and search platforms would face a 2.25 percent levy on Australian revenues if they do not make deals to pay Australian outlets for their news content. Platforms that reach a set minimum number of commercial agreements would be able to reduce the levy to a rate that in effect would be 1.5 percent. The government estimated that the new scheme would generate 200 million to 250 million Australian dollars (US$143m to US$178m) for local media outlets. The Impact Analysis The proposals specifically target Meta, Google, and TikTok owner ByteDance but would not apply to AI developers that also influence search traffic, such as ChatGPT creator OpenAI. The initiative is intended to replace the previous government's News Bargaining Code, which Meta and other tech companies were able to bypass by pulling news content from their platforms. The Prediction Australia's media sector has been hammered by collapsing advertising revenues, which supported a flourishing industry in the heyday of print publications. More than 19,500 journalism jobs have been lost since 2008, according to the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, Australia's primary media union. The outcome of the proposed levy and its impact on the media landscape remains to be seen.

The Call for Press Freedom Tunisians protested for press freedom and the release of political prisoners, echoing concerns over the country's democratic backslide. The protests come amid a challenging environment for journalists and activists. Protest Details The demonstrations reflect a broader discontent with the government's handling of political freedoms. Protesters demanded the release of political prisoners and an end to restrictions on media outlets. The Impact on Democracy The protests highlight the ongoing challenges Tunisia faces in consolidating its democratic gains. The country's journey towards democracy has been marked by setbacks, including the imprisonment of journalists and activists. The Future Outlook As Tunisia navigates its complex political landscape, the protests underscore the need for sustained dialogue and reform. The international community is watching closely, urging the government to uphold democratic principles and protect human rights.

Deadly Drone Strike Rocks Central Sudan MarketA drone strike on a market in central Sudan has killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more, according to a local rights group, as escalating aerial attacks further increase the death toll of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.The attack on Saturday targeted the main market in Abu Zaeima, a paramilitary-controlled town in North Kordofan state, according to Emergency Lawyers, which has documented abuses since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Rising Toll of Aerial AttacksThe group said the casualty figures could rise, but did not specify who carried out the attack. Neither side has claimed responsibility.Emergency Lawyers said the strike came less than 24 hours after similar drone attacks struck nearby villages and a civilian vehicle.Condemning the attack, it said the repeated targeting of civilians, villages and public transport reflected a blatant disregard for human life and the basic principles of international humanitarian law.Two witnesses told the AFP news agency that another drone hit a fuel station later on Saturday in el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, which the RSF has partially encircled for months.Escalating Drone Warfare in Sudan ConflictNearly 70 people were killed in two separate drone strikes in the West and North Kordofan states over the past week, according to Emergency Lawyers and a local leader.Drone warfare has become increasingly more common in Sudan's conflict.The United Nations said in May that at least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes nationwide between January and April.Fighting has intensified in Kordofan and Blue Nile State near the Ethiopian border since the RSF captured el-Fasher last October, the military's last major stronghold in western Darfur.Humanitarian Crisis DeepensSince the escalation of fighting, more than 300,000 people have fled front-line areas, including el-Fasher and parts of Kordofan and Blue Nile, according to the UN.Kordofan, rich in oil and arable land, is strategically significant, linking RSF strongholds in the neighbouring Darfur region to the country's army-controlled east. The region remains largely contested between the army and the RSF.Now entering its fourth year, the war has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly 13 million others, creating what the UN describes as the world's largest displacement and hunger crises.Call for Accountability and End to Civilian TargetingThe rights group added that the continued loss of civilian life should not be treated as routine and called for an end to such attacks, as well as accountability for those responsible.As the conflict continues to escalate, international observers fear that civilian casualties will continue to rise, with little immediate prospect of a ceasefire or political resolution to the underlying tensions between Sudan's military factions.

The Socceroos' Final World Cup Warm-up The Socceroos played their final World Cup warm-up match against Switzerland, ending in a 1-1 draw. Striker Tete Yengi marked his debut with a goal, showcasing his potential for the upcoming World Cup. Debuts and Line-up Changes Coach Tony Popovic made several changes to the line-up, awarding debuts to Tete Yengi, Cristian Volpato, and Lucas Herrington. The match allowed Popovic to test his squad and make selection decisions ahead of the World Cup. Match Highlights The Socceroos were second best for much of the match but managed to secure a draw. Tete Yengi scored his debut goal early in the second half. Nestory Irankunda had a notable performance, creating several chances and getting a yellow card for a incident with Swiss captain Granit Xhaka. Implications for the World Cup The draw and performance will sustain cautious optimism around the young Australian side heading into the World Cup. The team faces Turkey in their next match, and Popovic will need to make final selection decisions. Key Takeaways Tete Yengi's debut goal is a positive sign for the Socceroos. The team's young players, such as Nestory Irankunda and Lucas Herrington, showed promise. The Socceroos' ability to come from behind and secure a draw demonstrates their resilience.

The Lionesses endured a bruising 4‑0 defeat to Spain at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, marking their biggest loss in over a decade and jeopardising automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Coach Sarina Wiegman stressed that the result is a wake‑up call, not a crisis, and that England remain in contention through the upcoming fixtures and potential playoffs.The 4‑0 Defeat in Mallorca: A Wake‑Up Call for EnglandEngland entered the match as group favourites, yet the side failed to find rhythm, with Wiegman admitting they “didn’t play good enough” and “couldn’t get into another gear”. Key observations:Spain dominated possession and created multiple chances inside the 18‑yard box.England’s defensive shape collapsed, exposing a technical gap highlighted by analysts.Wiegman’s tactical tweaks, including the omission of Aggie Beever‑Jones, were widely questioned.Points, Goal Difference and Play‑off ImplicationsThe loss leaves England on 15 points, level with Spain but trailing on head‑to‑head goal difference. The current group standings are:Spain: 15 points, superior goals scored in direct encounters.England: 15 points, second place.Ukraine and Iceland remain within striking distance.If England win their next match against Iceland and Spain drop points elsewhere, the table could flip. However, a win for both England and Spain on Tuesday would keep Spain atop the group, pushing England into the two‑round UEFA playoff.What the Loss Means for England’s World Cup Qualification PathOnly the four League A group winners qualify automatically. All other teams, including England if they finish second, must navigate a two‑round playoff that adds at least four extra matches between October and December. This congested schedule threatens preparation time for the World Cup finals in Brazil.Potential playoff opponents could include a League C side over two legs, followed by a clash with a League B or lower‑ranked League A team—possible adversaries such as Belgium or Portugal. The added fixtures also increase injury risk for key players like Lauren James and Lucy Bronze.Looking Ahead: Iceland, Ukraine and the Play‑off OutlookEngland travel to Reykjavik to face Iceland, a side comfortable on home turf. A win would keep England in contention, but a slip could cement their playoff fate. Simultaneously, a Spanish slip against Ukraine would reopen the group race.In the longer term, Wiegman’s squad depth will be tested as she balances the need for fresh talent with the demand for consistency. Decisions on backup centre‑forwards, left‑back options, and the role of emerging No 10s will shape England’s ability to rebound and secure a World Cup berth.

Keiko Fujimori has moved from the shadow of her father’s legacy to become the focal point of Peru’s 2026 presidential race, commanding significant public attention and party resources. Keiko Fujimori’s Political Trajectory from First Lady to Party Leader 1990s: Served as first lady during Alberto Fujimori’s presidency. 2009: Elected president of the Popular Force party. 2011, 2016, 2021: Ran for president, finishing second in each election. 2024‑2025: Oversaw a resurgence of Popular Force in congressional elections, securing 28 seats. Polling Data Shows Continued Voter Support National Ipsos poll (May 2026): 31% intention to vote for Fujimori, ahead of the nearest rival at 24%. Urban vs. rural split: 38% support in Lima, 24% in Andean highlands. Demographic trends: Strong backing among voters aged 35‑55 who cite economic stability. Implications for Peru’s Democratic Stability Polarization: Fujimori’s candidacy deepens the divide between Fujimorista supporters and anti‑Fujimori movements. Judicial scrutiny: Ongoing investigations into alleged campaign‑finance irregularities could affect public perception. International outlook: The United States and European partners monitor the election for signs of democratic backsliding. Scenarios for the 2026 Presidential Race First‑round victory: If poll momentum holds, Fujimori could secure the presidency outright, reshaping policy on mining, security, and foreign investment. Run‑off dynamics: A second‑round contest may force coalition‑building with centrist parties, potentially moderating her platform. Electoral setbacks: Legal challenges or a surge in opposition turnout could keep Fujimori out of the final ballot, reinforcing a fragmented Congress.