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Bulgaria wins the Song Contest for the first time, while five countries boycott in protest against Israel. The competition reflects the division of Europe.
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Washington's Secretary of Defense separates the Hormuz operation from the Iran offensive. A rhetorical sleight of hand with dangerous consequences.
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Energy prices are rising, policymakers are searching for answers, and the debate highlights just how deep the conflict between the market and the state is
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