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mBridge Revolution: How BRICS CBDCs Are Reshaping Global Finance
Under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, the mBridge CBDC platform has gone live, processing over $55 billion in cross-border payments and bypassing SWIFT entirely. As the dollar's reserve share sinks below 57%, explore whether the...
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BRICS+ De-Dollarization Reshapes Global Finance in 2026
The US dollar's share of global reserves has fallen below 57%—a three-decade low—as BRICS+ nations accelerate de-dollarization through BRICS Pay, gold accumulation, and yuan oil contracts. Discover how this structural shift...
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July 2026 Ocean Heat Record: Super El Niño's Global Impact Explained
Global ocean temperatures hit a record high in July 2026, averaging 20.96°C. A rare super El Niño threatens extreme weather, from floods in Europe to stronger hurricanes. Learn how climate change and reduced aerosol pollution...
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£430M Power Cable Rerouted to Save Dobby's Grave in Wales
Harry Potter fans have forced the rerouting of a £430 million undersea power cable to protect Dobby's memorial at Freshwater West, Wales. The Greenlink cable now avoids the fictional grave but passes Bronze Age remains.
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Western Europe Records Hottest June–July Ever Measured
Western Europe recorded its hottest June–July on record in 2026 at 21.62°C, breaking the 2022 mark. Extreme drought, record-low river flows, massive wildfires, and marine heatwaves accompanied the historic heat.
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Critical Minerals Scramble: Resource Supremacy Defines 2026
China controls 90% of rare earth processing and has weaponized export controls, triggering sixfold price spikes. With the WEF ranking geoeconomic confrontation as 2026's top risk, the U.S. launched the $30B FORGE initiative...