Succession
EUROPE
Luxembourg Royal Family Has Its Own Succession Drama
Prince Louis turning 40 has revived one of Europe's stranger royal stories: two princes with titles, public roles and no place in Luxembourg's succession.
WORLD
Trump’s Peace Push Serves the 2028 Republican Succession
A ceasefire that finally frees the Strait of Hormuz also frees Donald Trump to spend his last months in office building a 2028 inheritance for his chosen heir.
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A Cautious Tokyo Rations Defence Intimacy With Berlin
German founders flood Tokyo's flourishing innovation ecosystem and Japan vigilantly polices its fighter timetable, leaving Berlin outside the cockpit.
Nomads Pay Twice as Independent Hotels Go Global
Europe's independent hoteliers trade distinctive identity for global chain loyalty schemes, leaving budget travellers and nomads with pricier streets.
Burnham Opens the Door to Apology But Not Cash
Britain may offer an apology but not payment, and the Caribbean's reparations demands cover far more than money.
Lagarde’s Bank-Bred Authority is Going Public
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde's resignation is as much to do with France's upcoming election than ECB monetary policy.
Western Split Over Putin Could Sink Abu Dhabi Talks
Prisoner exchanges and Nordic diplomacy revived negotiations. Could coordinated European leverage turn momentum into enduring peace?
