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Are we heading for World War Three?In Depth ‘Connections between many of the world’s conflicts are multiplying’, as officials, analysts and investors fear escalating global conflict
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Pentagon wants colleges to examine their ties to foreign institutionsThe Explainer The Defense Department has ordered 30 universities to audit themselves
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Is North Korea’s economic miracle sustainable?The Explainer Kim Jong Un says ‘everything has fundamentally changed’, but analysts caution that growth is just a war-fuelled ‘Russian sugar high’
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The big stallFeature America has fallen far behind China in the electric vehicle race. Can it catch up?
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Robots top human records at China’s humanoid gamesspeed read Usain Bolt’s world record was beaten by a Chinese humanoid
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Is the US abandoning Asia?Talking Points Trump’s unpredictability and China’s assertiveness are raising alarms
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China’s green revolution and what it means for the worldThe Explainer Beijing is embracing clean energy on a massive scale
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Africa’s blueberry boomUnder the Radar The continent is capitalising on a demand for fresh produce, using new techniques and forging new commercial partnerships
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6 up-and-coming wine regions far from the familiarthe week recommends Get to know the wines of Bolivia, Morocco and more
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Race to be the UN’s next secretary generalThe Explainer Calls for a ‘madame secretary general’ have grown ‘louder’ as António Guterres prepares to leave office
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China’s ‘open-weight’ AI models might be the futureIn the Spotlight They are cheaper than US products but the White House could block access
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The best vegan cookbooks of all timethe week recommends These books show how diverse plant-based cooking can be
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Moonshot’s Kimi K3, the Chinese AI model spooking Silicon ValleyThe Explainer Beijing start-up’s new release is as powerful as most rivals and cheaper to run, threatening US dominance
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How much help are Russia and China giving Iran in war with US?Today’s Big Question Strikes on covert CIA bases in Middle East suggest unprecedented intelligence sharing with Tehran
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