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Defeating Russia’s shadow fleet
The Explainer A growing number of uninsured and falsely registered vessels are entering international waters, dodging EU sanctions on Moscow’s oil and gas
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3 required minimum distribution tax mistakes to avoid
The Explainer Missteps in making withdrawals from tax-advantaged retirement accounts can cost you big
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Who are China’s Westminster spies?
The Explainer MI5 warns of civilian ‘headhunters’ trying to ‘cultivate’ close contacts of MPs and peers
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Americans traveling abroad face renewed criticism in the Trump era
The Explainer Some of Trump’s behavior has Americans being questioned
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What a rising gold price says about the global economy
The Explainer Institutions, central banks and speculators drive record surge amid ‘loss of trust’ in bond markets and US dollar
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How travel insurance through a credit card works
The explainer Use a card with built-in coverage to book your next trip
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Executions are on the rise in the US after years of decline
The Explainer This year has brought the highest number of executions in a decade
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Sheikh Hasina: why ousted Bangladesh PM has been sentenced to death
The Explainer The country’s longest-serving leader spearheaded a ‘ruthless, state-led crackdown’ of protestors in 2024, and faces extradition from India
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Asylum hotels: everything you need to know
The Explainer Using hotels to house asylum seekers has proved extremely unpopular. Why, and what can the government do about it?
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Out of office: microretirement is trending in the workplace
The explainer Long vacations are the new way to beat burnout
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What’s an adjustable-rate mortgage and what are the risks?
The Explainer Buyers are increasingly willing to take the gamble of a changing rate
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How will tariffs affect shopping this holiday season?
the explainer Prices may not be so holly jolly this year
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Why these Iraqi elections are so important
The Explainer The US and Israel are increasingly pressuring Baghdad to tackle Iran-backed militants, while weakened Iran sees Iraq as a vital remaining ally
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Vladimir Putin’s ‘nuclear tsunami’ missile
The Explainer Russian president has boasted that there is no way to intercept the new weapon
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What to know about the latest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
The Explainer A slightly more substantial increase for 2026, though not by much
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