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How the East Became the West: European Old Age in 2025
As the West grows ill from stagnation to high crime rates, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal speaks on the need for change if the West is to find a cure.
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Nordic Compass Weighs Merging Stock Exchanges
Nordic Compass believes four national stock exchanges might attract more capital as a single regional market than as four separate systems.
Why America Sent Its Spy Chief to Moscow?
America's spy chief flew secretly to Moscow this week, and mounting evidence points to one worry shaping his agenda, an atomic Iran built with Russian help.
Dolly Parton Proved Stars Could Avoid Political Tribes
Dolly Parton showed that a public figure could hold strong convictions without turning fame into a partisan loyalty test.
Old Guard Politicians Return as France’s Centre Fractures
Dominique de Villepin edges toward declaring a presidential bid, joining a chorus of veteran politicians circling an office Emmanuel Macron must vacate.
AI Floods Music, Breeds Listener Skepticism
Nearly 40 per cent of more than one million recent releases showed signs of AI involvement, suggesting synthetic music has moved from novelty to everyday presence.
