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After years of hate marches, we are now seeing a globalised intifada

Anger on other conflicts tends to stay within the contextual bounds of decency Vladimir Putin’s wrong-headed assault on Ukraine has been grinding on.

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Britain’s aid dilemma: Why are we funding nations that court Russia, Iran and China?

President Vladimir Putin jetted into New Delhi last week for a two‑day state visit, his first since the war in Ukraine began.  Prime.

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Why America’s bold baby bonds expose Britain’s lack of long-term vision

Investing in tomorrow’s children There is something quietly revolutionary happening across the Atlantic. Next year, every child born in the US will receive.

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Why Nigeria’s child abductions demand the world’s attention

Inside Nigeria’s worsening school kidnapping crisis The kidnapping of more than 300 Nigerian schoolchildren is not just another flashpoint in a troubled region;.

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UK doctor who keeps returning to Gaza

In the past two years, Manchester GP Dr Shahana Moitra has been out to Gaza three times – and she plans to return.

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Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

Why approving Beijing’s mega embassy is a national security disaster

Britain’s China embassy mistake I try not to be unnecessarily harsh on the prime minister. Whether I like it or not, he is.

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Ukraine-Russia peace talks face rising strain amid evolving US positions

Russia’s position in the grinding war in Ukraine is entering a more precarious phase as Washington and Kyiv finalise a new, slimmed-down 19-point.

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Defence Viewpoint World Affairs

Is Germany paving the way for conscription to bolster its armed forces?

Germany’s coalition government have taken steps to increase the volume of its armed services by finalising a “voluntary now, compulsory later” military service.

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Culture Viewpoint World Affairs

Trump says he’s suing the BBC – but is that even possible?

With threats of a $1bn lawsuit, we assess whether a POTUS can do this … Spoiler: Looks like he can It is common.

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BBC faces $1bn Trump lawsuit amid Panorama scandal and leadership exodus

Britain’s national broadcaster in turmoil as Trump demands public contrition over misleading Jan 6th Capitol speech video edit In a week that has.

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