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United States
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Retreating globally, US finds a new arena to flex power – at home
Trump’s use of the military for domestic control without regard for constitutional boundaries should alert allies to a fundamental change in the US character.
22 Oct 2025 - 8:30PM
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Russia
Baltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack
10 Oct 2025 - 3:02PM
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Britain
UK police arrest 3 for spying as Lithuania eyes Russia-linked sabotage network
18 Sep 2025 - 7:55PM
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China-EU relations
Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan
Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.
17 Sep 2025 - 5:01PM
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Nato
Nato on high alert as Russia and Belarus launch major war games
Military drills heighten tensions, while France plans to send fighter jets to Poland - which says drone incursions were no mistake.
12 Sep 2025 - 7:21PM
China's military weapons
Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride
US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.
4 Sep 2025 - 10:45PM
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Russia
Russia needles Nato by escalating electronic warfare against Baltic nations
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia press global organisations to take action against Moscow for threatening aviation and maritime safety.
24 Aug 2025 - 12:12PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky signs decree for Ukraine’s withdrawal from anti-personnel mines treaty
Driven by Russia’s widespread use of mines, the decision aims to restore Ukraine’s right to defend its territory.
30 Jun 2025 - 2:27PM
France
France charges UK man over staged Disneyland ‘marriage’ with child
The man, who has a criminal record in Britain for sexual assault offences, staged the wedding with a girl, 9.
24 Jun 2025 - 5:50PM
European Union
Poland, Baltic nations to quit landmine treaty amid Russia threat
Quitting the 1997 treaty will allow Poland and the three Baltic countries to start stockpiling and using landmines again.
19 Mar 2025 - 1:28AM
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Russia
Lithuania blames Russian military intelligence for Ikea store arson
The Ikea store was set ablaze in Vilnius in May 2024 and caused no casualties.
17 Mar 2025 - 10:09PM
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Norway
Norway detains ship suspected of damaging Sweden-Latvia cable
The Russian crew and Norway-owned shipping company are cooperating with the authorities, police say, days after Sweden detained another vessel.
31 Jan 2025 - 8:44PM
American cinema
The Brutalist, Emilia Perez and Shogun win big at Golden Globes
Musical Emilia Perez and drama The Brutalist win best film awards, TV’s Shogun has a great night, Baby Reindeer and Demi Moore win too.
6 Jan 2025 - 2:26PM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
US private-equity firm invests in Chinese-owned personal care brand Stenders
Investment firm says now is a good time to lean into China’s consumer sector amid lower competition and valuations.
10 Sep 2024 - 5:27PM
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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US women set to defend 3X3 basketball crown in Paris, men debut as favourites
The addition of Jimmer Fredette has made the US gold medal contenders, but Serbia, led by ‘Dr Strange’, the world’s top player, will be tough opposition.
30 Jul 2024 - 2:00PM
Ukraine war
Opinion
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How Nato’s China focus obscures greater threats coming from within
Discussions of China dominated the recent Nato summit, but what about the dangers of a sapping war in Ukraine and Trump ‘s potential return?
22 Jul 2024 - 9:30AM
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World Trade Organization (WTO)
At WTO, China’s trade policy sparks war of words amid geopolitical unease
Concerns about industrial overcapacity and lack of transparency in state subsidies elicit ‘frank and open’ exchanges, revealing deep schisms.
20 Jul 2024 - 1:45AM
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Nato
Threats from Putin, Xi will be a focus of upcoming Nato summit
The defence alliance, which is marking its 75th anniversary, will address the war in Ukraine and China’s role in bolstering Moscow, says senior US official.
6 Jul 2024 - 5:54AM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
HK Phil appoints Finnish conductor, 24, as next music director
Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski says he ‘couldn’t ask for more in an orchestra’, praising its ‘very high level’ as he is named music director of Hong Kong Philharmonic at 24 years old.
4 Jul 2024 - 8:23PM
Singapore
Singapore outranks Japan for world’s most powerful passport in 2024
Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.
29 Jun 2024 - 11:02PM
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Russia
Belarus to join Russia’s second-stage nuclear exercises
In theory the use of tactical nuclear weapons could deliver a stunning shock to the West without necessarily prompting a full-blown nuclear war, though the risk of triggering a cycle of escalation would be huge.
10 Jun 2024 - 6:33PM
China-EU relations
China hawk von der Leyen confident of new term as Europe lurches right
European Commission president’s party remains largest parliamentary group while heavyweights Macron and Scholz damaged.
10 Jun 2024 - 2:45PM
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European Union
Slovaks and others vote in EU elections under shadow of assassination attempt
Analysts say the Slovak ruling coalition has been using the attack on PM Robert Fico ‘expediently’ to boost his party’s chances of victory.
8 Jun 2024 - 5:10PM
Belt and Road Initiative
Opinion
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How the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor can help revive Asia-Europe trade
As disruptions send shipping costs surging and trade volumes slow, the overland Trans-Caspian International Transport Route offers a cheaper, more sustainable option through Kazakhstan.
5 Jun 2024 - 8:30PM
China-EU relations
China’s best friends in EU Parliament fight for political lives back in Ireland
MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have attracted global attention for their anti-US views and support for Moscow and Beijing within the parliament.
3 Jun 2024 - 3:51PM
French Open
When is the French Open 2024, and who can battle Novak Djokovic for the title?
Everything you need to know about the world’s biggest clay-court tennis event where Ronald Garros king Rafael Nadal, who has won tournament 14 times, is likely to be featuring for last time.
23 May 2024 - 4:47PM
European Union
LGBTQ people in EU face less discrimination, more violence: survey
Online survey of more than 100,000 people shows LGBTQ people in Europe faced more violence, harassment, and bullying.
15 May 2024 - 4:42PM
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Georgia
More protests in Georgia after parliament passes ‘foreign influence’ law
Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers approved a bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech.
15 May 2024 - 1:53PM
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