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The rise and fall of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's dictator
Nicolás Maduro is known for getting what he wants out of any situation. That might be a challenge now
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The most influential people of 2025
Here are the most influential people of 2025, from New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Japan’s Iron Lady Sanae Takaichi
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The steady rise of stablecoins
Innovations in cryptocurrency have created stablecoins, a new form of money. Trump is an enthusiastic supporter, but its benefits are not yet clear
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The return of Erik Prince, America's notorious mercenary
Erik Prince, founder of the controversial private military group Blackwater, was shunned for pushing the boundaries of legality. He has re-established himself
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No peace dividend in Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Opinion An end to fighting in Ukraine will hurt defence shares in the short term, but the boom is likely to continue given US isolationism, says Matthew Lynn
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Jared Isaacman: SpaceX astronaut and Trump's pick for NASA
Jared Isaacman is a close ally of Elon Musk and the first non-professional astronaut to walk in space. Now, he is in charge of NASA
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What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Elon Musk is the richest person in the world and is now almost halfway to becoming the first-ever trillionaire. How did the Tesla and SpaceX founder make his fortune?
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Investors should plan for an age of uncertainty and upheaval
Tectonic geopolitical and economic shifts are underway. Investors need to consider a range of tools when positioning portfolios to accommodate these changes
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Tariffs latest: Trump turmoil is back
Trump’s latest tariff threats have pushed global markets back into social media-driven jitters
