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The great brawl: China is winning the trade war
This weekend American and Chinese officials are meeting to try and ease tensions over trade after China’s recent decision to restrict rare-earth expo…
4 months, 1 week ago
Shutting match: what will break the US federal impasse?
The government shutdown in America is now the second-longest on record. Yet there is no apparent urgency to end it, either from Republicans or Democr…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cocaine and able: drug runners innovate
America has been blowing up ships in foreign waters suspected of carrying drugs. That will do little to dent today’s narco-business, which is more in…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Rock and rule: Japan’s first female PM
Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s new prime minister, rode motorbikes and plays heavy-metal drums. Will her political ambitions be as bold? America, a nation o…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Voices of Gaza: life amid a fragile peace
Ten days into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the truce remains tenuous. Today our correspondent speaks to people on the ground in Gaza about…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bolt-on charges: Trump's former adviser is indicted
John Bolton, a former Trump ally-turned-critic has been charged with mishandling classified information. That raises further fears that the justice d…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Rome run: Meloni’s surprising stamina
When Giorgia Meloni was elected Italy’s prime minister, many people feared she would prove divisive and volatile. Instead, at a time when many other …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Aid pro quo: Trump weaponises foreign help
After cancelling much of America’s international development funding, President Donald Trump is now using that money to boost friends, allies against…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Wrong side of the hack: cybercrime grows
Cyberattacks have brought firms like Jaguar Land Rover and Asahi to a standstill. Our correspondent asks what companies and governments should do abo…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Out at last: Israeli hostages return
Donald Trump arrived in the Middle East for a victory tour as Israeli captives were finally freed. But the path to peace does not run smooth: Gaza is…
4 months, 3 weeks ago