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But the case for levies on wealth is unconvincing

They must learn to deal with it

Heatwaves may be more important

The oceans may soon be tolled.

Most Latin American currencies advanced in a quiet session for global markets amid holidays in the US and parts of Asia, leaving assets in a holding pattern as traders await fresh news out of the Middle East.

Starbucks Corp. laid off corporate workers in the London and Hong Kong hubs that oversee parts of its international business, as the coffee chain gives third-party licensees greater latitude to run its stores outside of North America.

Prime minister’s support in the parliamentary party is ebbing away

Collision on the Midland Main Line is the first fatal rail incident in nearly two years

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins

For much of the 20th century, many were accustomed to thinking of people as an ever-expanding resource. As the number of people grew, so did labour markets, consumer markets, scientific communities, production systems and armies. In 1950, the world’s population was about 2.5 billion. In 2026, it is