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Trump Demands $88 Billion as Iran War Sparks Revolt Inside Washington WASHINGTON / TEHRAN / BRUSSELS — The war may be slowing on the battlefield. But in Washington, a different battle has ex... Read more
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The Bitter Truth Behind the World’s Favorite Drink GENEVA / BRUSSELS / SÃO PAULO – For billions, it begins the same way. A kettle whistles. Beans grind. Steam rises. Morning starts with comf... Read more
Ben-Gvir Ignites a Regional Firestorm: “Lebanon Must Become Israel’s Playground” Beirut | Jerusalem | Washington —At a moment when the Middle East appears to be standing on the edge of anoth... Read more
Zelensky Sends Back Poland’s Highest Honor as Wartime Allies Clash Over History KYIV / WARSAW — In war, enemies are expected. What shakes nations is when fractures appear among allies. This... Read more
France’s Legendary Street Festival Faces an Unforgiving Enemy: Extreme Heat PARIS — In France, June 21 is usually sacred. It is the night when streets become stages, strangers become dancers... Read more
A Dog Named Osito and a Duck Called Merlin Have Officially Hijacked Football MEXICO CITY — Move over superstars. Step aside captains, coaches, and tactical masterminds. The 2026 FIFA World C... Read more
Paris Revives Newly Discovered Mozart Melodies After Two and a Half Centuries of Silence In an extraordinary event shaking the world of classical music and breathing new life into a genius u... Read more
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