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China’s Taiwan Rehearsal is Playing Out in Hormuz
As Iran weaponises the world’s most central oil lanes, Beijing is taking notes on how a well-placed blockade might one day decide the fate of the Taiwan Strait.
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Pope Leo’s Argentina Visit Puts Milei on the Spot
Pope Leo's visit puts two views of Argentina's future side by side, with the poorest caught between them.
Poland Firearm Licences Rise With Frontline War Anxiety
As frontline anxiety multiplied Polish firearm licences. Kraków’s massacre demands psychological vetting as rigorous as Poland’s military preparations.
Consensus Politics Cannot Rein Belgium Runaway Deficit
King Philippe kept De Wever in office amid Belgium’s record eurozone deficit. Will coalition politics work this time?
Paraguay Bank Collapse Brings Down Its President
A digital bank's collapse cost Paraguay its president, and millions of customers want answers about their savings.
Russell Brand Convictions Close the Book on a Famous Career
Brand's convictions end a public reckoning, though his online audience may judge him differently from a jury.
