Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.
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The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC . Saudi Arabia is ending its splashiest foreign sports venture. The two U.S. allies are in the midst of a messy divorce, even as both face fire from Iran . Why it matters: One year after President Trump's grand tour of the Gulf, the region's vision of a geopolitically stable post-oil future — powered by tourism, AI and American capital — has taken a major blow. - The trillions of dollars in investment pledges that Trump secured on his trip are in limbo. - So is the American "golden age" he claimed would be bankrolled in part with Gulf money. The big picture: Trump's trip may prove the high-water mark for the idea that the future of artificial intelligence, global investment and geopolitics…
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
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U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.
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The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.
The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.
“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.
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He spoke about the rupture with President Trump and what it portends for the conservative movement. Here are the key moments from our conversation.
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The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?
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