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Global Shifts: AI Race, Censorship, and Climate Crisis

12/23/2025

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In December 2025, Song-Chun Zhu returned to China after years in the United States, potentially influencing the global AI race.
Victor Pelevin, a Russian author, continues to thrive despite censorship faced by peers.
In Sierra Leone, rising sea levels threaten homes and raise urgent questions about residents' futures.
The UK Labour Party has a mixed record on international law, while Emmanuel Macron, President of France, seeks leadership.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Song-Chun Zhu returned to China after years in the United States, potentially influencing the global AI race.
Victor Pelevin, a Russian author, continues to thrive despite censorship faced by peers.
In Sierra Leone, rising sea levels threaten homes and raise urgent questions about residents' futures.
The UK Labour Party has a mixed record on international law, while Emmanuel Macron, President of France, seeks leadership.