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Meloni’s gamble backfires: a turning point for Italy
In the Spotlight The Italian PM has had an ‘aura of political invincibility’ since taking office in 2022, but a referendum on flagship judicial reforms has left her vulnerable
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What would happen if China invaded Taiwan?
In Depth US action in Venezuela could legitimise Beijing’s move against its own problematic regional foe
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India’s ‘reversal’ of transgender rights
Under the Radar Government seeks to narrow legal definition of transgender people and remove right to self-identify
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The 5 waterways that control global trade
The Explainer These waterways act as a lifeline for much of the world’s economy
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Could the Iran war finally pop the AI bubble?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION A perfect storm may finally topple a long-risky pillar of the 21st century global economy
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Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians
Speed Read The bill received condemnation from several human rights organizations
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure
Speed Read Experts warned that this could constitute a potential war crime
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How would we know if World War Three had started?
In depth Most of us probably won’t realise that we are in a global conflict - at least until it enters ‘the history books as a real event in retrospect’
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How does the ‘Tehran tollbooth’ upend Trump’s shifting Iran war plans?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Iran isn’t just flexing its petrochemical muscles in the Gulf — it’s turning a profit at the Trump war effort’s expense
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The UN wants reparations for slavery but not all countries agree
The Explainer The body declared slavery to be a ‘crime against humanity’
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US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba
Speed Read ‘If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with that,’ President Donald Trump said
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s gamble in Iran
Talking Point In going to war, the Israeli PM is risking his country’s long-term security, as well as support at home and abroad
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Iran counters US ceasefire proposal, denies talks
Speed Read Iranian officials are demanding reparations for the attacks
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Donald Trump’s talks: is the Iran war really ‘winding down’?
Talking Point US president is buying time to escape the ‘mess he created’, but Iran will ‘drive a hard bargain’
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