Whitehall will fly Ukrainian flags on Sunday to mark 34 years since Ukraine's independence. The flags will rise over No. 10, the Cabinet Office, the Treasury and other ministries. Downing Street says the PM backs the displays.

But some councils have pulled patriotic displays, St George’s and English flags, citing safety or policy. Birmingham, Tower Hamlets and Brighton are among them.

To overtake by 2100, China would need about 2.1% faster GDP per-capita growth than the US, plus favorable demography.

Most projections say China is unlikely to top the US in total GDP this century, even with reforms.

The Digest, 8/24/2025 @1230AM, CDT

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