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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth Large percentage of voters in US, Canada, UK, France and Germany believe global conflict could erupt in next five years
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The UK expands its Hong Kong visa scheme
The Explainer Around 26,000 additional arrivals expected in the UK as government widens eligibility in response to crackdown on rights in former colony
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‘Hong Kong is stable because it has been muzzled’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The fall of the generals: China’s military purge
In the Spotlight Xi Jinping’s extraordinary removal of senior general proves that no-one is safe from anti-corruption drive that has investigated millions
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What do Xi’s military purges mean for Taiwan?
Today’s Big Question Analysts say China’s leader is still focused on reunification
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is China clearing out its generals?
Podcast Plus, can the Conservatives win back the centre? And what’s gone wrong with Britain’s hearing aids?
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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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What is at stake for Starmer in China
Today’s Big Question The British PM will have to ‘play it tough’ to achieve ‘substantive’ outcomes, while China looks to draw Britain away from US influence
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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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‘It’s good for the animals, their humans — and the veterinarians themselves’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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TikTok finalizes deal creating US version
Speed Read The deal comes after tense back-and-forth negotiations
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What is ‘Arctic Sentry’ and will it deter Russia and China?
Today’s Big Question Nato considers joint operation and intelligence sharing in Arctic region, in face of Trump’s threats to seize Greenland for ‘protection’
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Pros and cons of tariffs
Pros and Cons Donald Trump is using trade levies to reshape the global economy and draw political concessions from allies and rivals – with decidedly mixed results
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The app that checks if you are dead
In The Spotlight Viral app cashing in on number of people living alone in China
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