Music Review: Bruce Springsteen takes seven ‘Lost Albums’ off the shelf for a new box set

 Bruce Springsteen’s new project, “Tracks II: The Lost Albums,” is entirely about that age-old question: What if? The box set, out June 27, comprises seven albums encompassing the period between 1983 and 2018, all but one he prepared to release in its time but ultimately shelved. Now that he’s decided to drop them simultaneously, they offer a fascinating…

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Now we are six: G7 leaders try to salvage their summit after Trump’s early exit

 Six of the Group of Seven leaders are trying on the final day of their Tuesday to show the wealthy nations’ club still has the clout to shape world events despite the early departure of President Donald Trump.Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Japan will be joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

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Trump is at a moment of choosing as Israel looks for more US help crushing Iran’s nuclear program

 President Donald Trump in about eight hours Monday went from suggesting a nuclear deal with Iran remained “achievable” to urging Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut short his visit to an international summit to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team. He was expected to arrive at the White…

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What the capsizing and relaunching of a warship tells us about North Korea’s regime

When North Korea’s new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News organisations followed every development, from its successful refloating to its relaunch last Friday. But why such interest, given there were no casualties, and the damage to the hull appeared relatively minor? The intrigue has less to do…

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