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The Pentagon has 50,000 troops still stationed across the Middle East. Officials are now reportedly considering cuts to U.S. forces in the region

Presidents have tried to pivot away from the Middle East for 25 years

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Robert Anderson's Cold War

How Eisenhower’s treasury secretary became a Cold War fixer, an intelligence go-between, and a man no one wanted to discuss.

Reason

Iran war will continue for another six months, former US defence secretary says

The US and Iran are caught in ‘terrible stalemate’, former CIA chief says

The Independent UK

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What Ecuador's New Role Leading an 18-Nation Anti-Cartel Coalition Means for Manta's Fishermen

Ecuador admits joint intelligence work behind three boat sinkings this week, even as it distances itself from U.S. strikes killing its fishermen.

Latin Times

Trump Aide Stephen Miller Now Wants Mexico To Police Its Own Citizens At The Border

Stephen Miller wants Mexico to stop its own citizens from reaching the border, a demand that clashes with constitutional rights and stalled trade talks.

Latin Times

Wild Horse Nine first-look review: John Malkovich goes for Oscars gold in surprisingly moving Martin McDonagh movie

It’s Malkovich’s best performance in years – and awards nominations look certain

The Independent UK

The Guide #259: What to watch this Oscars film season

In this week’s newsletter: A non-exhaustive list of the films to keep an eye out for this autumn

The Guardian - UK

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Wild Horse Nine: John Malkovich Plays CIA Agent Who Says 'We Came Down Here to Destabilise' Chile

Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' premieres at Venice Film Festival, featuring John Malkovich as a CIA agent during Chile's 1973 coup, blending dark comedy with political satire.

International Business Times UK

John Malkovich brushes off Oscar buzz around latest dark comedy performance

The two-time Academy Award nominee has attracted fresh awards attention for his role as a CIA operative in Martin McDonagh’s Venice contender Wild Horse Nine.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge dons dark sunglasses for Wild Horse Nine red carpet

Wild Horse Nine follows CIA officers Chris and Lee, shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup.

Evening Standard

Wild Horse Nine review – Malkovich and Rockwell head to Easter Island for McDonagh’s acid bromance

Venice film festival Two men, some violence, much freewheeling chat: so far, so standard fare from the Oscar-winning writer-director. But this time the comedy and charm can feel diluted by blood and machismo

The Guardian - UK

Gloria Steinem obituary

Unflinching campaigner for women’s and civil rights who galvanised a generation of activists

The Guardian - UK

Martin McDonagh says CIA has ‘done awful things all around the world’

McDonagh’s new film, Wild Horse Nine, stars John Malkovich as an agent in 1970s Chile who feels ‘guilt and regret’ over his role in global interventions

The Guardian - UK

Venice Film Festival heats up with McDonagh’s 'Wild Horse Nine' and Herzog’s 'Bucking Fastard'

The Venice Film Festival is showcasing the world premieres of “Wild Horse Nine” and Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard” Thursday

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

Radio France Internationale

Clooney kicks off Venice as festival wades into war, Gaza and AI

Venice rolls out the red carpet Wednesday, with George Clooney set to collect a lifetime achievement award as the film festival opens a starry two-week run heavy on biopics, war-zone dramas from Gaza and Iran, and a fresh reckoning with artificial intelligence.

The Guardian - UK

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia

The Economic Times

Russia secretly helping Iran develop supersonic missiles: Report

Russia reportedly aids Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missiles since 2023. This covert program involves Russian missile specialists and ramjet propulsion technology. The technology could significantly enhance Iran's military capabilities and threaten naval vessels. This cooperation deepens existing strategic and military ties between Moscow and Tehran. The development occurs…

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The Times of India

He started washing dishes at 15 in a small Washington cafe; decades later Michael Mina had built a restaurant empire with more than 25 restaurants

Michael Mina’s journey from a teenage dishwasher in rural Washington to the founder of a restaurant empire is a story shaped by hard work, curiosity and a determination to learn. Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in Ellensburg, Washington, Mina discovered his passion for cooking while working at a small…

The Guardian - UK

Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election

Claims that Trump and Rubio are trying to influence result have parallels with CIA intervention 64 years ago

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine air defences top agenda as EU ministers meet in Ireland

European Union defence and foreign ministers gathering in Ireland this week are set to focus on strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, as concern grows over both Russia’s intensifying bombardment and what European officials see as a widening campaign of destabilisation across the continent.

Euronews

Why the Baltics are pushing back against new fears of a Russian attack

Officials across NATO’s eastern flank say there is no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, even as they strengthen their defences and warn that Moscow’s campaign of sabotage and provocations against Europe is intensifying.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato mission scrambles jets as four killed in missile and drone strikes on Kyiv

Kyiv and Moscow exchange attacks overnight as drones downed in Russian capital and Leningrad region

The Economic Times

US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Polish special forces are training with US Green Berets in Germany on drone warfare tactics. The joint exercise incorporates lessons learned from Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. The training simulates moving through enemy lines and conducting drone strikes on key locations.

The Independent UK

AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location

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