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From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since

Suifenhe, a small city in China’s economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationshipSuited and boo...

May 19, 2026
‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people wo

Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in co...

May 18, 2026
Du pain, de la bière, du Boursin? Why the French are now drinking more beer than wine

For the first time ever, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice in France. Bad news for national identity, but potentially good news in terms ...

May 18, 2026
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state mediaIt has been an uns...

May 19, 2026
Josh Johnson: Symphony review – a masterful HBO special from a generational comedy talent | Tyson

US comedian has a remarkable ability to transform amusing, if somewhat banal, anecdotes into meticulously crafted joy and preposterousnessIn terms of ...

May 18, 2026
‘A lot of people don’t think I can act’: Wallace Shawn on Hollywood, therapy and speaking out

At 82, the character actor is as frank and fired-up as ever with two hit stage shows and a summer blockbuster on the way. He’s embracing being odd, ...

May 18, 2026

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