Harsh Lessons, New Leaders and Energy Worries: Weekend Reads

U.S. lawmakers heard harsh words from military leaders on lessons from the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and a key Democratic lawmaker had a dramatic public showdown with the head of the Federal Reserve.

The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term with a menu of opportunities for its conservative wing to exploit a 6-3 majority, including on a key case involving abortion that could slash reproductive rights nationwide.

Germany and Japan moved to pick new leaders, while U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrestled with growing challenges including fuel and food delivery problems.

And leaders in nations from Europe to Asia had energy on their minds amid surging prices and supply crunches.

Delve into these and more of Bloomberg’s best stories from the past seven days in this edition of Weekend Reads. — Tony Halpin

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