How Russia created a parallel world, from the Olympics to Eurovision

How Russia created a parallel world, from the Olympics to Eurovision

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Shaman of Russia performs during the new global song competition called Intervision, initially positioned as a response to the long-running European Eurovision music contest, in Moscow, Russia on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Since Russia found itself cast out…

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Japan’s declining real wages upend Prime Minister Takaichi’s ‘Abenomics’

Japan’s declining real wages upend Prime Minister Takaichi’s ‘Abenomics’

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers questions from Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), regarding her policy speech at the House of Representatives of the National Diet in Tokyo on November 4, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images) Kazuhiro Nogi…

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