World Affairs

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The world isn’t watching

Selective outrage in the age of rolling news For months, our television screens have been saturated with images from Gaza, heartbreaking, relentless, and.

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Britain eyes new steel pact

London seeks US-EU alliance to counter Chinese oversupply and defend domestic industry The British government is exploring the creation of a three-way “steel.

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Liberal hope rekindled in Europe

Rob Jetten – a shift from populist fury to pragmatic stability It’s rare that a Dutch election captures the imagination of Europe’s political.

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Romania opens consulate in Brum

New base signals Romanian commitment to build closer ties with the UK The Romanian government has opened a new consulate in Birmingham –.

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UK nears White House drug deal

Breakthrough expected in pharma talks The UK is close to striking a major drug pricing deal with the White House that could see.

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Louvre shuts after jewel heist

Bold theft hits historic gallery The Louvre in Paris – the world’s most visited museum – was forced to close its doors on.

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Pakistan-Afghan truce

Doha deal halts escalating conflict Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, ending the fiercest fighting between the two neighbours.

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire falters

Renewed violence in southern Gaza The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under severe strain after Israeli forces launched air strikes in.

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Britain’s security stance

Dropping the China spy case sends a troubling signal When the Crown Prosecution Service abruptly dropped its case against two Britons accused of.

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Wall Street rebounds strongly

Dealmaking revival lifts investment banking revenues above $9bn Wall Street’s biggest banks are set to report their strongest investment banking quarter in nearly.

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