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Bad Bunny’s Zara Shirt Becomes €30,000 Commodity

One performance. One jersey. Thirty thousand euros on resale sites by Tuesday.

The Great Arctic Thaw Challenges Suez Dominance

As global trade routes see mounting disruption, Beijing offers Moscow a commercial lifeline that could flip European logistics forever.

Visa Denial: When Borders Become Weapons

When governments turn visas into weapons, regular families bear the brunt while politicians play their games from behind bulletproof glass.

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Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home

A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.

Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line

Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.

Sweden’s Growth Pitch Runs Into a Wealth Revolt

As Sweden rehearses burying its war dead, Kristersson's growth pitch competes for voters' trust before Sunday's election and a billionaire's exit .

Venice Festival Turns Screens into Political Battlegrounds

Cultural festivals now face demands for political alignment that test how far artistic freedom can stretch.

How Eiffel Tower Went On Strike Over Religion

Religious accommodation is supposed to make room for someone's own beliefs, not require somebody else to disappear from view.