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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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The ‘mad king’: has Trump finally lost it?
Talking Point Rambling speeches, wind turbine obsession, and an ‘unhinged’ letter to Norway’s prime minister have caused concern whether the rest of his term is ‘sustainable’
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Does standing up to Trump help world leaders back at home?
Today’s Big Question Mark Carney’s approval ratings have ‘soared to new highs’ following his Davos speech but other world leaders may not benefit in the same way
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EU and India clinch trade pact amid US tariff war
Speed Read The agreement will slash tariffs on most goods over the next decade
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Grok in the crosshairs as EU launches deepfake porn probe
IN THE SPOTLIGHT The European Union has officially begun investigating Elon Musk’s proprietary AI, as regulators zero in on Grok’s porn problem and its impact continent-wide
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Israel retrieves final hostage’s body from Gaza
Speed Read The 24-year-old police officer was killed during the initial Hamas attack
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China’s Xi targets top general in growing purge
Speed Read Zhang Youxia is being investigated over ‘grave violations’ of the law
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Le Pen back in the dock: the trial that’s shaking France
In the Spotlight Appealing her four-year conviction for embezzlement, the Rassemblement National leader faces an uncertain political future, whatever the result
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Ukraine, US and Russia: do rare trilateral talks mean peace is possible?
Rush to meet signals potential agreement but scepticism of Russian motives remain
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Syria’s Islamic State problem
In The Spotlight Fragile security in prison camps leads to escape of IS fighters
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