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Lines to live by: Eight debut authors share the literary quotes that shaped them
Books July 12, 2026 7 Min Read Simukai Chigudu, Jem Calder, Kenan Orhan and more on the lines that inspired their books and continue to enrich their lives. Writer In the record business they have a refrain: you have your whole life to write your first album. A debut novel is much the same, it can feel like the statement of a long-lived thesis or the discovery of a career-defining theme.
The cooling divide: How air-conditioning is creating a new climate inequality
For decades, people in Britain tended to view air-conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change. Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey, a nationally representative sample of about 16,000 households.
The cooling divide: how air conditioning is creating a new climate inequality
For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change. Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey, a nationally representative sample of about 16,000 households.
The cooling divide: how air conditioning is creating a new climate inequality Original
For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change. Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey, a nationally representative sample of about 16,000 households.
伊朗如何利用人民币削弱美国影响力
长期以来，美元的霸权地位一直让华盛顿在管控全球商业时占据极大优势。大多数以美元计价的国际交易都必须通过美国的银行进行结算。这不仅让华盛顿能够对这些交易进行监控，还能在必要时通过制裁切断用户的美元供应，从而使其业务陷入瘫痪。 然而，美国的对手正日益转向中国的金融体系和人民币来进行交易。通过绕开美国主导的银行体系，他们削弱了华盛顿的制裁执行力。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
What to Know About How Iran Uses China’s Currency to Weaken U.S. Power
A WSJ investigation revealed how Iran is increasingly using China’s financial system to evade sanctions and avoid Washington oversight More of the world’s illicit activity to evade sanctions is being handled in yuan. Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/ZUMA Press The dominance of the U.S. dollar has historically given Washington a major advantage in policing global business.
イランで米国を出し抜く中国、その手口とは
米国はイランとの新たな核合意に向けた交渉に入っており、そこでは米国がこれまで強みとしてきた手段、すなわち「制裁緩和の約束」と「凍結資産約1000億ドル（約16兆円）の一部解放」を頼りにしている。 しかし、その効果は弱まりつつある。イランはここ数年、米政府の監視が行き届かない、人民元を基盤とする中国の金融枠組みを巧みに活用することで、米国の制裁措置を骨抜きにしてきた。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Così Cina e Iran usano lo yuan per aggirare le sanzioni Usa
Aggiungi Milano Finanza alle tue fonti preferite su Google per non perderti i nostri contenuti La Casa Bianca ha avviato colloqui con l’Iran per un nuovo accordo sul nucleare facendo affidamento su una tradizionale leva negoziale: la promessa di un alleggerimento delle sanzioni e l’accesso a una parte dei circa 100 miliardi di dollari di asset congelati. Tuttavia, questo strumento sta progressivamente perdendo efficacia.
中国正吸引全球转向人民币并削弱西方制裁
白宫已与伊朗就一项新的核协议展开谈判，并依赖于一项传统实力：承诺放松制裁，并允许伊朗动用约1,000亿美元被冻结资产中的一部分。 然而，这一筹码的效果正在减弱。近年来，德黑兰通过使用基于人民币的中国金融架构成功降低了美国制裁行动的影响。该架构在华盛顿的管辖范围之外运行。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How China Undercuts the U.S. in Iran
Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJ; iStock The White House has entered talks with Iran over a new nuclear deal, relying on a traditional strength: the promise of sanctions relief and access to some of roughly $100 billion in frozen assets. Yet, that leverage is waning. Tehran has blunted the U.S. sanctions campaign in recent years by successfully using China’s financial architecture—built on the yuan—that operates beyond Washington’s reach.
美国加码经济战，对手却毫不退缩
过去18个月里，美国对伊朗实施了1,000多项制裁，意在通过更广泛的施压行动迫使德黑兰屈服。 伊朗迄今为止都顶住了这些制裁，这向华盛顿揭示了一个残酷的事实：经济施压基本上未能让流氓政权屈服，因为这些政权总能想方设法绕过美国的限制。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
The US is ramping up economic warfare. Its enemies aren’t blinking.
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The U.S. Is Ramping Up Economic Warfare. Its Enemies Aren’t Blinking.
Iran, Russia and North Korea master the art of evading U.S. sanctions A banner in Tehran showing former Iranian leaders. Vahid Salemi/AP The U.S. has unleashed more than 1,000 sanctions on Iran over the past 18 months as part of its wider campaign to squeeze Tehran into submission.
Why are we asking AI all our silly questions when our partners have all the answers?
Last week, while catching up with a friend under the low lights of an east London restaurant, she suddenly announced that she had split up with her partner (writes Rory Jones). A four-year relationship, burned away with the quick intensity of flashpaper. I asked why. She played the hits: lack of communication, different life stages, et cetera.
AI割安株、中国ならまだ見つかる
【シンガポール】人工知能（AI）を巡る熱狂は、米国市場やアジア市場でテック企業の株価を天井知らずに押し上げている。それでも、割安な銘柄がまだ残っている国がある。中国だ。 その株式市場は、中国のテック覇者たちが織りなす「パラレルワールド（並行世界）」を特徴としている。そこには、アマゾン・ドット・コムではない電子商取引（EC）の巨人、グーグルではない検索エンジン兼ロボタクシー企業、そして台湾積体電路製造（TSMC）とは異なる4文字の社名を持つ半導体メーカーが君臨している。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
全球AI热潮下的另类存在：部分中国AI股票仍是“估值洼地”
人工智能(AI)热潮推动美国和亚洲市场的科技公司估值一飞冲天。但有一个国家仍存在一些相对划算的投资机会：中国。 股市中存在一个由中国科技领军企业组成的平行宇宙：一家不是亚马逊(Amazon)的电商巨头，一家不是谷歌(Google)的搜索引擎和无人驾驶出租车公司，以及一家英文简称由四个字母组成但不是台积电(TSMC)的芯片制造商。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
A place where some AI stocks are still cheap: China
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A Place Where Some AI Stocks Are Still Cheap: China
SINGAPORE—The frenzy over artificial intelligence is sending technology-company valuations through the roof in the U.S. and Asian markets. One country still offers some relative bargains: China. Stock markets feature a parallel universe of Chinese technology champions: an e-commerce giant that isn’t Amazon, a search-engine and robotaxi company that isn’t Google and a chip manufacturer with a four-letter name other than TSMC. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
インドのAIジレンマ：グーグルに補助金、地元は水不足
インド・ビシャカパトナムのスラム居住者にとって水の供給は懸念事項となっているWater supplies are a concern for slum residents in Visakhapatnam, India.
印度AI时代的两难现实：谷歌获巨额补贴，当地居民用水却受限 - WSJ
去年，谷歌(Google)进驻这座宁静的印度沿海城市，当地政府热烈欢迎，为这家美国公司提供了价值数十亿美元的激励措施，以帮助其建设人工智能(AI)数据中心。 一些当地居民从未听说过AI，更不用说Gemini和ChatGPT了。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Big Subsidies for Google, Limited Water for Locals: The Dilemma of AI in India
Water supplies are a concern for slum residents in Visakhapatnam, India. VISAKHAPATNAM, India—When Google arrived last year in this sleepy coastal Indian city, the government rolled out the welcome mat, offering billions of dollars’ worth of incentives for the U.S. company to build data centers for artificial intelligence. Some residents had never heard of AI, much less Gemini and ChatGPT.
Big Subsidies for Google, Limited Water for Locals: The Dilemma of AI in India
VISAKHAPATNAM, India—When Google arrived last year in this sleepy coastal Indian city, the government rolled out the welcome mat, offering billions of dollars’ worth of incentives for the U.S. company to build data centers for artificial intelligence. Some residents had never heard of AI, much less … The Wall Street Journal.
London's National Gallery is getting a new wing courtesy of Kengo Kuma
The £750m (€862m) Project Domani will include a newly converted public rooftop and connect Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. For the design of its most significant expansion since opening more than 200 years ago, the National Gallery in London has tapped 71-year-old Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. Famed for his work on Tokyo's Olympic stadium, Kuma won over the gallery's jury panel with his proposal for a hefty buildout.
中国如何助伊朗抵御制裁冲击，并为其战争机器“输血”
在特朗普(Trump)的首个总统任期内，美国发起了一场“极限施压”行动，意图将伊朗石油逐出全球市场，切断德黑兰最大的收入来源。而如今，伊朗每月仍能卖出价值数以十亿美元计的石油。 对此，伊朗得感谢一个国家：中国。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How China Helped Iran Cushion the Blow of Sanctions and Fund Its War Machine
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island in Iran. Planet Labs/Reuters In the first Trump administration, the U.S. launched a “maximum pressure” campaign to cut Iranian oil from the global market and eliminate Tehran’s biggest source of revenue. Today, Iran sells billions of dollars worth of oil every month. For that, it can thank one country: China. Tehran’s Asian partner has dramatically increased the amount of Iranian oil it buys as sanctions have gotten tighter.
Iran-Backed Militia Threatens Attacks on Gulf Energy Facilities
A funeral for members of Kataib Hezbollah who were killed in an airstrike last month. Anmar Khalil/Associated Press An Iran-backed militia in Iraq said it would attack energy infrastructure across the Middle East if the U.S. attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, according to a statement posted by Iranian state media.
The Israeli military said early Monday it launched a wave of strikes against Iran. Iranian state media reported that Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology was damaged in the strikes. Israel has previously acknowledged attacking alleged military infrastructure within Iranian academic institutions, claiming they are used by the Iranian army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran Warns of Devastating Offensive in Response to Trump Comments
Iran’s military warned of a “more devastating and widespread” offensive if the U.S. launches strikes on civilian infrastructure, according to a statement posted by Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. President Trump on Sunday threatened to destroy all of Iran’s power plants if the country’s leaders don’t agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening.
Asia Stock Markets Mixed After Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index at a trading room in Seoul. Ahn Young-joon/AP Major stock markets were mixed early Monday in Asia after President Trump’s weekend comments that the U.S. would bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz wasn’t reached in the next two days. Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.7% and South Korea's Kospi gained 1.43% as optimism over the U.S. economic outlook appeared to offset concerns about the Iran war.
Three new Italian openings that attest to London's appetite for la dolce vita
Just as no two Italian regions (or nonnas) share a recipe, each of London's restaurants have their own charm. Here are three new openings that are putting the Bel Paese on a plate. Burro, Covent Garden "Italy and Ireland have plenty in common," chef, restaurateur and Belfast native, Conor Gadd, tells Monocle.
Oil Unmoved by Trump Saying War Will End Soon
Oil prices were flat despite President Trump saying the U.S. would wind down the Iran war in two to three weeks. Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded at $104.22 a barrel, after posting a 94% gain in the first quarter as a result of the war. Analysts said oil prices would likely remain high, even if the U.S. withdraws soon. Investors are likely pricing in greater geopolitical uncertainty and waiting to assess the damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East.
Trump Says U.S. Will Be Leaving Iran in 2-3 Weeks
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President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. would be leaving Iran in two to three weeks. Addressing reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. has eliminated Iran’s nuclear threat. “It will take 15-20 years for them to rebuild what we’ve done to them,” he said. Trump plans to address the nation on the war Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
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Tanker Hit by Projectile Near Doha
A tanker in the Persian Gulf was struck by an unknown projectile on Wednesday, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations Center, the latest in a series of attacks on shipping in Middle Eastern waters. The vessel was struck off the coast of the Qatari capital, Doha, causing damage to the hull above the water line, according to UKMTO, which is affiliated with Britain's Royal Navy. All crew members were safe and no environmental damage was reported, UKMTO said.
Architecture as international diplomacy: Switzerland’s ‘hanok’-inspired embassy in Seoul
Switzerland’s embassy in Seoul is a stylish manifestation of the two nations’ diplomatic relationship, which has blossomed in recent years. A Helvetic take on a hanok – a traditional Korean wooden house with no nails or pegs – it is designed in a large horseshoe shape, forming an arc around an open courtyard and connecting the public chancery, offices and residential wings. “It feels incredibly dynamic,” says ambassador Nadine Olivieri Lozano, who was previously posted to the Netherlands and Iran.
Iran War Disrupts Amazon Data Centers in Bahrain Original
Amazon Web Services said the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted its cluster of data centers in Bahrain. AWS, the world’s largest cloud-service provider, said it was working with the authorities to prioritize staff safety and was helping affected customers move operations to alternative data centers around the world.
Iran, Egypt Ministers Hold Call Amid Diplomatic Efforts to End War
Abbas Araghchi Valentin Flauraud/AFP/Getty Images Iran said its foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, held a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the war and Arab efforts to reduce tensions. Over the past week, Abdelatty has worked with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on a diplomatic initiative to wind down the war.
Iran Launches Waves of Missiles at Israel
The site of a missile strike in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Oded Balilty/AP The Israeli military said it dispatched search-and-rescue teams to several sites in central Israel on Tuesday after Iran had fired repeated barrages of missiles. The Israeli military reported missiles fired on Israeli territory in six separate instances on Tuesday morning local time. Israeli health authorities published images of charred buildings and burned-out cars in central Israel. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Oil Prices Edge Back Over $100 as Fighting Continues
Oil prices moved back above $100 a barrel late Monday following an earlier slide prompted by comments from President Trump that he was postponing strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and engaging in talks with Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded at $103.71 a barrel after dipping as low as $97 in earlier Monday trading. The move higher came after Iran denied talks with the U.S. and fighting persisted in the Middle East.
Israel Reports 16 Deaths From Missiles Since Start of War
Iran fired more missiles at Israel overnight as Israeli health authorities said 16 people in total had died during barrages since the start of the war. Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom, said it had treated 1,595 people for injuries and anxiety since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28. Some 15 people were pronounced dead at the scene during missile fire and another person died in the hospital from injuries, the emergency service said.
WSJ: Kuidas Hiina hiilimisi aitab isoleeritud Iraani
Päevatoimetaja: Urho Meister urho.meister@postimees.ee Saada vihje THE WALL STREET JOURNAL TELLIJALE Artikli sisu pärineb partnerväljaandest The Wall Street Journal. Praktiliselt kogu Iraani naftaeksport läheb Hiinasse. Pildil Sinopeci rafineerimistehase töötaja kõndimas naftamahuti katusel Wuhanis 25. aprillil 2012.
孤立するイラン、後ろ盾の中国 4つの支援手段とは
イランが数十年にわたり制裁を受けて国際社会から孤立する中、中国は友好国として支援を行い体制の維持を支えてきた。 だが米国とイスラエルが2月末にイランへの攻撃を開始して以来、中国政府はイラン指導部の殺害を非難する一方で、全ての当事者に戦闘停止を呼びかけるなど、公の場でのイランへの支持は限定的なものにとどめている。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How China is quietly helping an isolated Iran survive
Austin Ramzy, Rory Jones China is a longstanding friend of Iran that has helped sustain the Islamic Republic through decades of sanctions and international isolation. Since the U.S. and Israeli militaries began striking Iran late last month, Beijing has offered Tehran limited public support, condemning the killing of the Iranian leadership while calling on all sides to stop fighting. But its longstanding support for Iran could grow increasingly critical as the war continues.
How China Is Quietly Helping an Isolated Iran Survive
From buying oil to selling rocket parts, China gives Iran critical support Almost all of Iran’s crude oil exports go to China. darley shen/Reuters China is a longstanding friend of Iran that has helped sustain the Islamic Republic through decades of sanctions and international isolation.
From soccer field to safe house: The Iranian women who defied Tehran
Jon Emont, Rory Jones Early last week, Iran's women's soccer team stood on a field on Australia's Gold Coast, a city on the country's eastern seaboard, ready to play the first game in an international tournament. At home, their country was in turmoil. Protests had roiled Iran for months as anger with the regime boiled over. The U.S. and Israel had just begun bombing Iran, killing the country's top leaders. President Trump called for Iranians to overthrow the regime.
From Soccer Field to Safe House: The Iranian Women Who Defied Tehran
Iranian soccer players watch from the bench during the game that followed their team's protest in Australia. Dave Hunt/EPA/Shutterstock Early last week, Iran’s women’s soccer team stood on a field on Australia’s Gold Coast, a city on the country’s eastern seaboard, ready to play the first game in an international tournament. At home, their country was in turmoil. Protests had roiled Iran for months as anger with the regime boiled over.
Leaf through London with 10 bookshops that are bound to please
Few cities are as bookish as London and Monocle knows the capital cover to cover. From the best bookshops for urbanism to where you can browse wine in hand, here's our favourite spots. Few cities have as lofty a literary legacy as London. The city has been home to some of the most celebrated writers in the English language - from Shakespeare and Dickens to Woolf and TS Eliot.
Parkview Mountain House retreat in Utah
To generate a creative buzz during the quieter, off-peak months, Parkview Mountain House has opened its doors to artists, offering free-of-charge three-day residencies. Few developers would see a 30-degree cliff face in Utah's Wasatch mountains as an ideal spot for a holiday property. But Toronto-based Globizen's vision of an Alpine-inspired guesthouse that remains popular out of season meant quite literally pursuing a more creative angle.
A perfect joint: Another Country and Goldfinger aim to grow without compromising quality
The two furniture firms flourish in fresh directions while retaining their distinct identities. London-based Another Country's acquisition of fellow furniture maker Goldfinger late last year made perfect sense to those who know both firms. While their values are aligned like a tongue-and-groove joint, each has different strengths: the former is known for peerless service and timeless designs, while the latter's sustainable credentials and bespoke work stand out.
沈南鹏--为中国AI热潮引入美国资金的香港投资者 - WSJ
在硅谷风险投资巨头红杉资本(Sequoia)任职的20年里，沈南鹏(Neil Shen)通过识别并投资于在中国涌现的每一家主要科技公司，赚取了数以十亿美元计的利润。 如今，这位中国亿万富翁正大举押注人工智能(AI)，利用美国资本资助在全球AI竞赛中竞争的中国公司。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
The Hong Kong investor putting American money into China’s AI push
Chinese billionaire Neil Shen is betting big on artificial intelligence. (istockphoto) Summary Neil Shen has long bridged both countries, from working at Sequoia after Yale to his own firm This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. HONG KONG—In his two decades at Silicon Valley venture-capital titan Sequoia, Neil Shen made billions by identifying and investing in every major tech company to emerge in China.
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