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Friday essay: ‘nothing quite like it in the history of espionage’ – the Russian spies who pretended to be American

In the thrilling finale of the TV series The Americans, set during the Reagan administration, deep-cover KGB operatives Philip and Elizabeth Jennings are faced with a difficult decision. Posing as an ordinary American married couple, for decades they have raised children, filed tax returns and slipped effortlessly into the rhythms…

The Conversation

Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces

Clashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of both local and international players, harking back to the dynamics of the country’s nearly 14-year civil war

The Independent UK

New book sheds light on Lincoln’s misunderstood killer: ‘He’s not that person at all’

In Midnight on the Potomac, author Scott Ellsworth looks back at the tumultuous last year of the US civil war

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Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russian forces, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine is keen to increase its domestic production as uncertainty grows about how many more weapons shipments Western countries can provide, and how quickly.

Euronews

EU Readies Retaliatory List Targeting US Services

The EU executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies -- including tech giants -- should Brussels fail to strike a trade deal with Washington, European diplomats said on Thursday.

International Business Times

Trump's 'Alpha Male' Influencer Envoy Spurs Backlash In Malaysia, Puts Country's PM In Quandary

Malaysia's unity government is under swelling pressure to reject Nick Adams, an Australian‑born self‑styled "alpha male" influencer tapped by President Donald Trump as U.S. ambassador, a move critics warn could complicate looming tariff talks with Washington.

Benzinga

US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn

Sentiment towards the US is deteriorating even among Washington’s closest allies, according to Pew survey data.

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Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most?

Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are three of the most exposed countries should the EU decide to impose countermeasures on US imports — following Washington’s threat to charge 30% on EU goods.

Euronews

Budget airline that took ICE deportation flight contract shuts down West Coast operations

Avelo Airlines, which sparked controversy and boycotts of its service earlier this year over the agreement, will end flights in California, Oregon, Washington and Montana

The Independent UK

Why Coinbase Global Stock Hit A New 52-Week High Today

Shares of Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) are trading higher Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high, fueled by a dramatic turnaround for crucial cryptocurrency legislation in Washington. Here’s what investors need to know.

Benzinga

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Shares Rally As Trump's Intervention Revives Key Stablecoin Bill

Shares of Circle Internet Group Inc (NYSE:CRCL), the digital finance company behind the $USDC stablecoin, are surging in Wednesday trading following a legislative reversal in Washington. Here’s what investors need to know.

Benzinga

Trump’s 145% tariffs prove useless as China’s booming economy defies Washington’s dire predictions

Exceeded Beijing's targets.

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Howard Lutnick's Political Ties May Have Swayed Nvidia's AI Chip Sales to China — Report Claims

Howard Lutnick's political ties may have influenced Nvidia's AI chip sales to China, according to a report. Following a US-China détente, Nvidia resumed H20 chip shipments, reversing an earlier ban that caused a $4.5 billion writedown.

International Business Times UK

Indonesia Hails 'New Era' With US After Trump Trade Pact

Indonesia's leader on Wednesday hailed a "new era" of trade relations with the United States, after Donald Trump said he slashed the tariff rate faced by Southeast Asia's biggest economy from 32 percent to 19 percent.

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The Independent UK

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust the Fed chair

President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project

International Business Times

UN Expert On Palestinians Says US Sanctions Are A 'Violation' Of Immunity

The UN's unflinching expert on Palestinian affairs Francesca Albanese said Tuesday that Washington's sanctions following her criticism of the White House's stance on Gaza are a "violation" of her immunity.

Benzinga

Nvidia Says 'Washington Gets It' After Trump's AI Czar David Sacks Says US Has To 'Outcompete' Global Rivals

On Tuesday, Jensen Huang-led Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) applauded Washington's AI strategy after Donald Trump's AI advisor, David Sacks, highlighted the need for U.S. tech to outpace global adversaries by becoming the international standard.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Stocks Lifted By Nvidia Rally On Mixed Day In Asia

Tech firms led another rally in Hong Kong stocks Wednesday after US titan Nvidia said it would resume exports of key chips to China after Washington pledged to remove licensing curbs.

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House Dem. Asserts Republicans Blocked Epstein File Release Because His Clients 'Donate to Politicians in DC'

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) accused Republicans of shielding "rich and powerful men" linked to Jeffrey Epstein after his call for the files' full release was blocked.

The Independent UK

Transgender asylum seeker released from ICE custody following order from federal judge in Oregon

A transgender asylum seeker from Mexico has been released from a Washington state immigration detention center after being held for over a month

Euronews

Trump faces backlash from MAGA base over Epstein files and arms for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has spent years encouraging dark or harmful conspiracy theories, and that strategy may now come back to bite him.

International Business Times

EU Threatens US Planes And Whiskey While Pressing For Deal

Brussels plans to target US goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a list seen by AFP on Tuesday, as the bloc renewed its push for a deal.

The Guardian - UK

In Trump’s game of chicken, the EU cannot afford to back down

When threatened with US tariffs, Europe was initially bullish. But the influence of nationalist leaders sympathetic to Trump has caused a split, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

International Business Times UK

Jerome Powell 'Fatigued' and Facing Resignation Rumours Over Controversial $2.5B Fed Palace Overhaul

US Fed chair Jerome Powell continues to face mounting pressure to step down amid scrutiny into whether he was truthful to Congress about the Fed's 'Palace of Versailles' renovation to its headquarters in Washington, DC.

Euronews

New US weapons deal for Ukraine: What will Kyiv receive and who will pay for it

In a sharp 180-degree turn on US support for Ukraine, Donald Trump announced that the Washington will send more weapons to Kyiv, two weeks after US military assistance to Ukraine was paused, allegedly due to low stockpiles.

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