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Will €90bn EU loan help Ukraine unlock Russia impasse?
Today's Big Question Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv’s defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin
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The rise in single fathers by choice
In the Spotlight Increase in single men applying to become parents via surrogacy or adoption reflects wider societal shifts, but scepticism and stigma remain
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MS-13 and mass trials in El Salvador
The Explainer With nearly 500 alleged gang members on “collective” trial in front of unknown judges, human rights organisations are criticising the fairness of proceedings
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Ukraine unleashes killer robots on the battlefield
In the Spotlight Some are skeptical that they will totally replace ground troops
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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisis
In the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
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Rumen Radev: Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly former president and new prime minister
In the Spotlight Radev was the first Bulgarian president to voluntarily step down
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Cuba goes dark
Feature The U.S. oil blockade is pushing the island and its communist regime to the brink of collapse
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MAGA takes a hit as Hungary’s Orban voted out
Feature Orban: A loss too great to deny
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Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest
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US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefire
Speed Read The fragile ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday
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India’s home-help conundrum
Under The Radar The nation’s instant home-help services are enjoying a frenzy of orders
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‘The modern world has made us ill-equipped’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Israel and Lebanon begin tentative 10-day ceasefire
Speed Read Israeli forces will remain in a 6-mile security zone around Lebanon
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What does Israel want in the Lebanon conflict?
Today’s Big Question Despite diplomatic talks in Washington, ‘significant hurdles remain’ in dealing with the ‘distorted reality’ of Israel’s leaders
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