True we say 15th September, not 15 September

Yes. There’s numerous live examples which have been in place for years (Horndale South Australia for example)

Putin has transparently murdered dozens of people far more important to the West without being toppled.

Russia’s newly displayed military impotence shifts the calculus, but Prighozin isn’t the guy to cause an international uproar.

That isn’t however the argument the article is making (noting I’m rather dubious on it).

They’re not arguing that NATO will suddenly invade because Pringles got SAM’d.

They’re arguing that a) the Wagner lieutenants are competent and experienced which makes it likely that they are not only capable but likely to be effective at seeking vengeance; and b) that Putin has systematically culled all the competent generals and hence there’s a reduced capability.

Now I’m dubious on the likelihood of the first, and while the second is true I’m not as convinced it will be a game changer.

With any luck this was instead of diddling the choir boys, if so then have at it.

Sure, it’s been a while since China had to protect its currency from negative pressure, and it’s in reuters because it’s a clear market signal. However a softening economy isn’t unusual generally, just a first in decades for China.

It’s as much a sign that as a country they’re maturing past the developing country growth wave they’ve been on, and hitting the cycles that developed nations need to manage. Couple that with a trade war with the US slowing down key parts of the economy and it’s notable but not surprising.

Those predicting a wholesale economic collapse will however be just as disappointed as they were 12months ago when predicting a real estate lead crash.

Fairly standard central bank activity, nothing unusual in and of itself.

Russia also targets civilians, hospitals and pizzerias, there is no safe place in Ukraine.

The South African government is aligned to Russia and China despite the general population having strong ties with the West.It’s all about the Chinese backhanders.

Corrupt leaders gunna do what corrupt leaders do.