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Emotionless Yet Cultured: Banknotes Adopt Cultural Symbols

Banknotes worldwide are ditching famous faces for cultural symbols, reshaping national identity from the UK to Japan and Australia.

NATO: Ottawa’s Pivot to Europe

From Ottawa to Brussels, a new defense partnership shows how quickly allies abandon ship when America's commitment starts to waver.

The New Syria: Russia, China, and NATO Fight for Dominance

Russia, China, and NATO vie for control of melting sea routes, energy, and rare earths in a contentious battle of geopolitics.

From Goldman To Davos: Carney Takes the Helm as Liberal Leader

Former banker Mark Carney takes over as Canada’s PM, vowing to tackle Trump’s trade threats with experience from finance, not politics.

Trump’s Threats Escalate: Last Minute Dealings

Trump weaponises trade relations, as strategic influence, turning the world's economic pathways into zones of calculated tension.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.