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Why Svalbard matters in the growing Arctic power contest
A century-old treaty once made Norway’s far-northern archipelago a zone of cooperation, but as the Arctic’s strategic value rises, Svalbard is becoming a test case for great-power rivalry, sovereignty and security.
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How Trump is building a case to fire the Fed chair
Unable to remove the Federal Reserve chair over interest rates, President Trump and his allies are now pointing to a costly headquarters renovation as potential grounds for dismissal.
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Iran’s protests feel different this time. Is the regime under real pressure?
Iran has faced waves of unrest before, but this moment is unfolding amid deeper economic strain, wider regional isolation and a ruling system that looks less confident than it once did.
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Inside the long-running ties between Venezuela and Hezbollah
Long before Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US forces, Venezuela had emerged as a quiet hub for Hizbollah-linked finance, logistics and influence, bound together by sanctions, ideology and illicit trade.
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Japan zoo puts zookeepers in panda suits after country runs out of pandas
With its last giant pandas sent back to China, a Japanese zoo has turned to costumed keepers to keep visitors engaged and reflect on a long chapter of panda diplomacy coming to an end.
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Magazine cover comparing Trump to Hitler goes viral after Venezuela attack
A Slovenian magazine’s provocative illustration of US President Donald Trump has sparked backlash and debate online, as tensions rise over Washington’s actions in Venezuela.
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Walmart chief earns typical US annual salary in less than 20 hours
In 2025, chief executive Doug McMillon received a multi-million dollar compensation package that highlights the stark gap between executive pay and typical American earnings.
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Most heart attacks trace back to four everyday risks, major global study finds
An analysis of health data from more than 9 million adults suggests that controlling a small set of common risk factors could prevent the vast majority of serious heart events.
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Did the US use a secret weapon during the Venezuela raid?
There is no credible evidence that US forces used any unknown device against Venezuelan personnel during the operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro, experts and official sources say.
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Why we say “bless you” after a sneeze
From ancient fears and plague-era prayers to simple modern politeness, a small phrase carries a surprisingly long history.
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Trump asks why US oil companies left Venezuela, CEO cites 2019 sanctions
A recent exchange between President Donald Trump and Halliburton chief executive Jeff Miller has thrown fresh light on the long shadow cast by US sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry and the complicated path ahead for any attempt to revive production.
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‘Uninvestable’: ExxonMobil chief warns Trump that Venezuela is not ready for business
As Washington talks up a return of US oil companies, the world’s biggest producer says deep legal and political risks still stand in the way.
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Your gut can make alcohol. Scientists are learning how and why
New research on rare “auto-brewery syndrome” shows how certain gut bacteria can produce intoxicating levels of alcohol, opening the door to better diagnosis and treatment.
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Trump wants Venezuela’s oil. But China, its biggest buyer, is already moving on
As the US tries to reshape Venezuela’s energy future, the world’s largest oil importer is racing toward electric vehicles and clean power, leaving Caracas with fewer places to turn.
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Who is Delcy Rodríguez, the woman now running post-Maduro Venezuela?
Once one of Venezuela’s fiercest anti-American voices, the guerrilla’s daughter is now the unlikely bridge between Caracas and Washington after Maduro’s fall.
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Is America entering a new age of empire? The week that changed global politics
From Venezuela to Greenland, Donald Trump’s return to power is reviving a style of American foreign policy many thought was buried with the 19th century.
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Iran braces for more protests as unrest spreads nationwide
Demonstrations that began over the economy have turned into a broader challenge to the country’s rulers, as authorities escalate their crackdown and the outside world watches closely.
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NATO’s silence on Trump’s Greenland threat is unsettling Europe
European governments are growing uneasy that the alliance has failed to publicly defend Denmark as Donald Trump keeps the option of taking Greenland firmly on the table.
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China trolls the US with viral song as ‘China Shock 2.0’ fears resurface
A video shared by the Chinese Embassy in Washington takes aim at American fears over trade and tariffs, highlighting Beijing’s pushback against rising economic tensions.
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Mamdani grabs a shovel to fix a notorious Williamsburg Bridge bump
The new mayor’s hands-on road repair draws attention as New York watches for clues to his governing style.
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Google’s AI gets the year wrong and Elon Musk can’t resist commenting
A simple question about the year turned into an unexpected moment in the broader debate about artificial intelligence accuracy, after Google’s AI Overview feature produced a confusing answer and drew a public reaction from Elon Musk.
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Greenland’s rare earth dream takes a small but important step forward
A pilot plant at the Tanbreez project signals how the Arctic island is slowly becoming part of the global minerals race.
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From dumplings to debate: Restaurant’s fiery reply to Indian woman’s Google review goes viral
An Indian-origin diner’s mild critique of a Mexican Chinese eatery’s spice level sparks an unusually blunt response that has drawn widespread reactions online.
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Why Trump doesn’t need to buy Greenland to get what he wants
A little-known Cold War-era agreement already gives the United States sweeping military access to the Arctic island and far more freedom of action than many realise.
