Qatar summit fuels Israel backlash
Emir demands stronger action Qatar’s emir has demanded that Arab and Muslim leaders take “concrete steps” against Israel after missile strikes targeted Hamas’s.
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UK-US nuclear pact signed
Landmark energy agreement The UK and US have unveiled a landmark partnership to expand nuclear power, unlocking billions in investment, thousands of jobs,.
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Trump urges EU tariffs on Russia
China and India in focus Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China.
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The world on edge
An unstable moment in history The past few weeks have felt like a blur of instability, a reel of violence, power plays, and.
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Nepal in turmoil
Nineteen young lives lost. That is the grisly tally after Nepalese police opened fire on protesters in Kathmandu. A week that began with.
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Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar
Trump calls strike “unfortunate” Israel has carried out strikes on Hamas’s political leadership in Qatar for the first time, killing six people and.
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Political instability: Europe’s new normal?
France’s latest government collapse (yes, again) is dramatic but far from exceptional in a continent beleaguered by uncertainty. The swift dismissal of François.
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Russian assets fund Ukraine
£1bn in aid sent to Ukraine The UK has channelled over £1 billion of military aid to Ukraine using funds raised from immobilised.
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China’s long march to dominance
Spectacle and symbolism Beijing is never shy about theatre. Xi Jinping’s recent parade, all drones, hypersonics and disciplined ranks, was pure choreography –.
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Farage clashes in Congress
Free speech warning Nigel Farage has urged US politicians and businesses to pressure the British government over freedom of speech laws, comparing the.