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EUROPE
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.
WORLD
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.
WORLD
The Iran War is Redrawing East Asia’s Power Map
As Trump's war on Iran scrambles Asian oil markets and diplomacy, China and North Korea gain ground, Japan's currency slides and Seoul's alliance frays.
WORLD
Mecca Pact Reorders the Region’s Power Balance
A missile barrage on Najran leaves old alliances wanting, as Saudi Arabia leans on Ankara and Islamabad for a diplomatic defence pact.
BUSINESS
Riyadh Weighs a Yemen Offensive Against a Shrinking Economy
Saudi Arabia speaks of a naval and land offensive against Yemen's Houthis, but its own shrinking economy and calls for calm with Iran hint at hesitation.
Popular
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.
