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LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS – JUNE 25, 2026 PREVIEW

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LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS: The latest issue features

Collisions: A Physicist’s Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs by Alec Nevala-Lee
The First Fascist: The Life and Legacy of the Marquis de Morès by Sergio Luzzatto

Reminiscences of Tolstoy, Chekhov and Andreyev 
by Maxim Gorky, translated by Bryan Karetnyk


The Masquerade: 
A History of Extravagance and Intrigue by Meghan Kobza

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY —- JUNE 19, 2026 PREVIEW

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘I, Claudia’ – How Mexico’s President Became The World’s Most Popular Leftwing Leader…

Claudia Sheinbaum must be doing something right. With a consistent approval rating of around 70% since becoming Mexico’s president in 2024, the former climate scientist – and protege of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador – is the world’s most popular leftwing leader. She is also the first female leader of one of Latin America’s most macho countries.

Yet despite her soaring popularity, driven in part by major universal healthcare reforms, there is a curious tension between Sheinbaum’s disciplined, scientific approach to governing and the messy, often violent politics of modern Mexico. Her handling of the country’s ongoing crisis of disappearances, the continuing influence of organised crime and the rising presence of the army in national life are all issues she has faced criticism over.

The big story | Counting the cost of the war on Iran
With a peace deal expected to be signed later this week, Oliver Holmes examines the human, economic and environmental toll of a conflict that appears to have achieved nothing

Science | How the loss of wild bees impacts human health
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result. Gloria Dickie reports

Feature | How personal taste fell out of fashion
Our favourite music, clothes and books used to be markers of individuality – but algorithms have made us all sheep. Rachel Aroesti meets the style rebels fighting back

Opinion | If Kyiv has really got Putin on the run, he won’t accept peace meekly
Don’t expect the Russian president to pursue peace, says Simon Tisdall – instead, he could continue to expand the war beyond Ukraine’s borders, with dire risks for us all

Culture | The revolutionary art of David Hockney
Guardian critic Jonathan Jones pays tribute to the artist whose work was a feast of visual pleasures

THE PARIS REVIEW —- SUMMER 2026 ISSUE

THE PARIS REVIEW : The latest features Interviews, Prose, Poetry and Art….

Harryette Mullen on the Art of Poetry: “I knew I would exhaust myself as subject matter, but I could take something and turn it upside down, inside out, add a few doodads, and that way it would become inexhaustible.”

Yan Lianke on the Art of Fiction:  “I personally didn’t think there was anything anti-war in writing about how an individual might be terrified of battle. I was really writing about my own fear.”

Prose by Lucy Ellmann, Chad Fore, Daisy Hildyard, Chigozie Obioma, Daniel Saldaña París, and Shuang Xuetao.

Poetry by Zain Baweja, Jean Day, Hannah Piette, Frederick Seidel, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Katana Smith, and Tran Hang My.

Art by Hadi Falapishi, Andrew Kuo, and Hannah Tishkoff; cover by Alex Da Corte.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026

After G7 Leaders Praise U.S.-Iran Deal, Trump Threatens Iran Again

President Trump said the United States would resume bombing Iran if he did not like the preliminary agreement, hours after leaders from the Group of 7 nations called the deal a “breakthrough.”

Trump Delays Intelligence Nomination to Push Congress on Voting Bill

President Trump said that he would seek to delay the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, as he renewed pressure on Congress to pass a voting restrictions bill.

Their Country Revoked Their Citizenship, Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran

Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.

Sending Fuel Trucks Up in Flames, Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea

Scores of targeted attacks against supply routes, part of what Kyiv calls a “logistics lockdown,” has caused gasoline shortages.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026

The War in Iran Has Permanently Altered the Global Economy

Despite a framework deal setting the stage for an end to hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, the war has set in motion changes that will be hard to reverse.

Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened

Talks on Final Agreement Will Begin Friday, Tehran Says

Iran’s foreign minister said that negotiations would start immediately after the country’s preliminary deal with the U.S. is signed.

G7 Greets Trump’s News With Smiles and Zelensky With Hugs

How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies

Interceptors show Ukraine’s embrace of autonomous technologies trained on immense troves of wartime data.

Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026

U.S.-Iran Framework Brings Relief, but Challenges Loom

The United States and Iran reached a preliminary deal that was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz. But it defers the toughest issues to further talks.

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement

Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right

Secret memos show that the White House debated, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.

Ukraine Is About to Take a Big Step on a Long Road Toward the European Union

Even though negotiations will begin for Ukraine to join the bloc, the path ahead is a long one.

In Latest Attacks, Russia Is Exploiting a Major Weakness for Ukraine

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked

Russia and the U.S. projected their own views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a confrontation.

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes, Complicating Possible Iran Peace Agreement

Israel’s military said it attacked the southern outskirts of Beirut, the Lebanese capital, after accusing Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group, of violating a cease-fire.

British Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker

Britain’s defense ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions.

It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump.

Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JUNE 15, 2026 PREVIEW

June 15, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Nestle Stock Is Ready To Rally’ – After a long slump, the food giant is finding its sweet spot. An alternative to tech?

Nestlé Finds Its Sweet Spot. How the New CEO Is Turning the Food Giant Around.

Philipp Navratil aims to restart growth in the 160-year-old food giant by focusing on core brands like KitKat, Fancy Feast, and Nespresso.

AI Stocks Underestimate the Technology’s Potential, Says This Tech Investor

Brian Barbetta, co-head of technology investing at Wellington Management, is betting on Nvidia, ASML, and Samsara.

The Great, Big, Boring SpaceX IPO

In the end, the space company’s debut was relatively mundane.

Forget ‘Too Big to Fail.’ How ‘Community’ Became the Most Controversial Word in Banking.

Regulators, lawmakers, and consumer groups are fighting over what it means to be a community bank. The debate has implications for lenders and borrowers everywhere.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

Falling Wages and Surging Wall Street Wealth Drive Americans’ Unease Over Economy

As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses.

SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut

Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.

Mediator Says Peace Deal Could be Finalized Within 24 Hours

The prime minister of Pakistan, a key intermediary between the U.S. and Iran, said a deal was “likely expected.” Officials on each side have also expressed optimism, but it still could be derailed.

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name From Facade

The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms.

Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War

Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

Ships Stranded by War Face Costly Dilemma: Wait It Out or Risk Attack

The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal

The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the war.

How SpaceX Stacks Up to the World’s Largest I.P.O.s

The previous record was set over six years ago. SpaceX is expected to raise tens of billions of dollars more when its stock begins trading today.

After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump

In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a challenger backed by President Trump, John Cornyn said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride.”

U.S. Plan Is Said to Significantly Reduce Air Support for NATO in Europe

The plan, outlined in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.