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After a devastating famine, the Soviet Union planted 5,320 km of giant tree belts in 1948, hoping to transform the climate itself. Still, the world's largest forest-engineering experiment was largely abandoned after Stalin's death

The Soviet Union launched a grand plan to alter its climate and prevent famine. Millions of trees were planted across vast regions to combat drought and soil erosion. This ambitious environmental experiment aimed to engineer landscapes on a continental scale. However, political shifts and practical challenges led to its eventual…

The Times of India

'Is Our President Mad?' Ex-Federal Prosecutor Sounds Alarm Over Trump's Obsession With 'Bloodthirsty Dictators'

Former federal prosecutor Jim Zirin has raised urgent questions about Donald Trump's second-term governance, citing a controversial 'Great Men' document as evidence of a concerning shift toward an imperial presidency.

International Business Times UK

Soviet markets, sunshine and beer steins: This beautiful former USSR city is opening up to tourists

Nearby Tbilisi is still enjoying its moment and now – thanks to new flights from London – Yerevan in Armenia is ready to welcome more visitors, finds Rich Booth

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'More Powerful Than Hitler and Genghis Khan': Inside Trump's Bizarre Document Comparing Himself to History's Dictators

A new book reveals Trump's interest in historical rulers, sparking debate on his views of leadership and power amid recent Iran agreement discussions.

International Business Times UK

Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland

Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44.

France 24

Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says

Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania.

Euronews

Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says

Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as ‌Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport.

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Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday.

France 24

Russian artist known for mocking Putin shot dead in Poland; two Belarusians detained

A Russian artist known for his satirical depictions of Russian President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in eastern Poland on Monday in what authorities are investigating as a possible politically motivated killing. The victim, identified as 44-year-old Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name was Robert Kuzovkov, was killed in the town…

The Times of India

Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, officials say

Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Euronews

Akbar, Genghis Khan and ironically Stalin: 8 people richer than Elon Musk

When we marvel at Elon Musk's astonishing trillion-dollar net worth, largely bolstered by SpaceX's remarkable achievements, it’s essential to draw parallels with history's most influential monarchs. Leaders like Mansa Musa, Genghis Khan, and Akbar the Great presided over vast empires whose economic legacies, when adjusted for inflation, dwarf Musk’s wealth.

The Times of India

17 Actors Born To Play A Real-Life Person Just Based On Their Insane Resemblance

These doppelgängers look so alike, they've convinced the internet that they are either time-travelers or clones.

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Heroes of 1776 Shows That Remembering the Past Is Key to Progress

Neil Gorsuch's new book reminds us that to accelerate progress, we must first acknowledge the progress that has already occurred.

Reason

Trump's Ideology Labeled Near Hitler in Textbook, Sparking Outrage Over Authoritarian Comparison

The controversy over an AP Government textbook's political compass exercise, which places Trump near Hitler on an authoritarian scale, has sparked debate over educational content and political bias.

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20 Most Influential Leaders Who Changed The World (For Better Or Worse)

From visionary heroes to polarizing dictators, explore 20 famous leaders who reshaped our world. Discover the leadership styles and legacies that still define history today.

The Conversation

What would Winston Churchill make of war with Iran?

When Donald Trump criticised Keir Starmer for failing to sufficiently support American and Israeli operations against Iran, he did so with a historical flourish. “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with,” he complained.

The Guardian - UK

The strategy of Russia’s liberal elite is clear: make your peace with Putin. This is how they survive

As the fourth anniversary looms of Russia’s war on Ukraine, those close to the Kremlin prosper while others merely strive to escape the worst repression, say Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan

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My friend will keep riding with the 20mph group, even if it bankrupts him

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An Oscar-winning lens on Ukraine's battle for the strategic village of Andriivka

Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, known for his documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, again presents the brutal face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in his latest film, 2,000 Metres to Andriivka. It's also Ukraine's entry for the 2026 Best International Film at the Academy Awards.

Louder

“Metal has always been a very tribal thing - some felt we were provocative merely for existing": The story of the Living Colour song that namechecked Stalin and Mussolini and inspired Tom Morello to form a band

Living Colour’s biggest hit was boosted by Mick Jagger, adopted by wrestling's CM Punk, and used to make a point by Jimmy Kimmel

The Conversation

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine outlasts the Soviet fight with the Nazis – here’s what history tells us about Kyiv’s prospects

Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine passed a significant milestone on January 13. It has now outlasted the 1,418 days it took Vladimir Putin’s notorious predecessor, the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, to bring his war against Nazi Germany to a successful conclusion.

The Conversation

The Making of an Autocrat: podcast out now

We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is full of examples: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, along with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Viktor Orban today. The list goes on.

The Guardian - US

Trump push to politicize US military ‘reminiscent of Stalin’, top general warns

Maj Gen Paul Eaton says US president’s effort to bend military to his will could have dire long-term consequences

The Conversation

Donald Trump’s first step to becoming a would-be autocrat – hijacking a party

We used to have a pretty clear idea of what an autocrat was. History is full of examples: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, along with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping today. The list goes on.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s shuttering of the National Center for Atmospheric Research is Stalinist

This is the latest in the relentless purge of climate researchers who refuse to be co-opted by the fossil fuel industry

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