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Ian McEwan, at 78 years old, returns with What We Can Know, a dystopian novel set in 2119 that explores the ravages of humanity and the importance of technological regulation, while advocating for informed optimism in the face of existential pessimism. (translated)

El retorno más sobrecogedor de Ian McEwan: "Sufriremos una o dos catástrofes antes de tomarnos en serio la regulación de la tecnología"

🚨El Real Madrid ya trabaja en la renovación de Bellingham y hay optimismo en la posibilidad de alcanzar un acuerdo. Se piensa en un contrato hasta 2032. https://t.co/sC4Ir6ls6D #RealMadrid #Bellingham #fútbol

The long shadow of 9/11 extends far beyond terrorism. It ended liberal optimism, entangled America in unwinnable wars – and thus paved the way for China and Trump. Its consequences shape us to this day. (translated)

In an interview, historian Garrett Graff argues that the domino effects of 9/11 have transformed the current world, marking the end of innocent optimism and leading to international conflicts, the rise of the far-right, and migration repression. (translated)

Garrett Graff, historiador: “Los efectos dominó del 11-S explican el mundo de hoy”

Ukraine's optimism on the eastern front is declining, while Russia threatens the "belt of fortresses" in Donbas, advancing slowly but steadily towards key cities such as Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. (translated)

Optimismul Ucrainei pe front se erodează, în timp ce Rusia amenință „centura de fortărețe” din est

10/10 The long shadow of 9/11 extends far beyond terrorism. September 11 ended liberal optimism, led to Western overconfidence, and indirectly contributed to today’s world disorder. Its consequences shape us to this day. (translated)

Ich hatte echt Monate so keinen Bock auf diese Plattform, but I am so back here! Die Zeit für Zurückhaltung ist vorbei. Hier wird es Optimismus, Zuversicht, Freude und kritische Auseinandersetzung geben. Freude, schöner Götterfunken! #Optimismus #Freude #Zusammenhalt

Trump's emissaries failed to convince Putin during the recent diplomatic meeting, despite a temporary ceasefire and an announcement of cautious optimism, leaving the US with many unused levers to exert pressure on Russia. (translated)

Emisarii lui Trump nu l-au convins pe Putin. Ce pârghii mai au SUA pentru a pune presiune pe Rusia în acest moment

The United States is showing increasing optimism regarding the resumption of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and themselves, according to recent statements from their envoys following meetings in Kiev. (translated)

Guerre en Ukraine : L’espoir d’une reprise des négociations de paix, la Russie confirme

The article describes seven important lifestyles and mindsets of optimists that not only increase feelings of happiness but also promote health by reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and improving quality of life. (translated)

Two men were rescued from a tunnel near the Trišuli 3A power plant in Nepal after tragic floods, with rescuers hearing more voices and remaining hopeful about rescuing up to 39 other trapped workers. (translated)

Naděje po tragédii v Nepálu: Z tunelu zachránili dva lidi, zevnitř jsou slyšet i další hlasy

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about the possibility of a peace agreement for Ukraine, while Kiev anticipated a "new dynamic" in efforts to resolve the conflict, amid the four-and-a-half-year-long conflict. (translated)

Putin face o evaluare optimistă privind posibilitatea unui acord de pace, în timp ce Ucraina se așteaptă la o „nouă dinamică”

The US and Venezuela have concluded a deal under which the US will lease control over 17 oil fields in Venezuela for a hundred years, raising both optimism about economic growth and concerns about the transfer of resources to potential enemies. (translated)

«Briesmīga vienošanās»: ASV un Venecuēla noslēgušas darījumu par naftas rezervju apgūšanu