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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?
The Explainer The latest peace talks have hit a dead end, and despite prisoner swaps, the conflict is ongoing
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US, Russia restart military dialogue as treaty ends
Speed Read New START was the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the countries
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What happens now that the US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring?
TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Weapons experts worry that the end of the New START treaty marks the beginning of a 21st-century atomic arms race
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Epstein files topple law CEO, roil UK government
Speed Read Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US, is caught up in the scandal
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Vietnam’s ‘balancing act’ with the US, China and Europe
In the Spotlight Despite decades of ‘steadily improving relations’, Hanoi is still ‘deeply suspicious’ of the US as it tries to ‘diversify’ its options
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Mexico’s vape ban has led to a cartel-controlled black market
Under the Radar Cartels have expanded their power over the sale of illicit tobacco
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Iran and US prepare to meet after skirmishes
Speed Read The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East
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Can Europe regain its digital sovereignty?
Today’s Big Question EU is trying to reduce reliance on US Big Tech and cloud computing in face of hostile Donald Trump, but lack of comparable alternatives remains a worry
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How close are we to World War Three?
In Depth Global defence expert puts the risk of global conflict at 30-35% in the coming decade
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Which way will Trump go on Iran?
Today’s Big Question Diplomatic talks set to be held in Turkey on Friday, but failure to reach an agreement could have ‘terrible’ global ramifications
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The battle over the Irish language in Northern Ireland
Under the Radar Popularity is soaring across Northern Ireland, but dual-language sign policies agitate division as unionists accuse nationalists of cultural erosion
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Why quitting your job is so difficult in Japan
Under the Radar Reluctance to change job and rise of ‘proxy quitters’ is a reaction to Japan’s ‘rigid’ labour market – but there are signs of change
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Europe’s apples are peppered with toxic pesticides
Under the Radar Campaign groups say existing EU regulations don’t account for risk of ‘cocktail effect’
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Syria’s Kurds: abandoned by their US ally
Talking Point Ahmed al-Sharaa’s lightning offensive against Syrian Kurdistan belies his promise to respect the country’s ethnic minorities
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