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BUSINESS
American Strategy Grants Chevron Privileged Global Access
While blockades turn away rival tankers in the Caribbean, Chevron vessels sail with immunity, anchored by a century of presence and unique American leverage.
WORLD
Venezuela Busts Foreigners Before Maduro’s Inauguration
Venezuela’s disputed election results sparked protests, international division, and widespread arrests, including foreign nationals and opposition figures, as President Maduro prepares for his controversial third-term inauguration.
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.
