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Normalising relations with the Taliban in Afghanistan
The Explainer The regime is coming in from the diplomatic cold, as countries lose hope of armed opposition and seek cooperation on counterterrorism, counter-narcotics and deportation of immigrants
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Ten years after Bataclan: how has France changed?
Today's Big Question ‘Act of war’ by Islamist terrorists was a ‘shockingly direct challenge’ to Western morality
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Is Prevent no longer fit for purpose?
Today's big question Terrorists increasingly have no ‘coherent political or religious cause’, so the anti-terrorism scheme needs up its game
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Marwan Barghouti: the Palestinian hostage seen as Nelson Mandela
In the Spotlight Israel has refused to free Barghouti, though Trump is considering lobbying for his release as a further means to end the war
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France’s ‘red hands’ trial highlights alleged Russian disruption operations
UNDER THE RADAR Attacks on religious and cultural institutions around France have authorities worried about Moscow’s effort to sow chaos in one of Europe’s political centers
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Ragdoll: a ‘riveting’ dilemma play
The Week Recommends Nathaniel Parker and Abigail Cruttenden star in a play of ‘great theatrical confidence’
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The Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners being released
The Explainer Triumphant Donald Trump addresses the Israeli parliament as families on both sides of the Gaza war reunite with their loved ones
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Manchester synagogue attack: what do we know?
Today’s Big Question Two dead after car and stabbing attack on holiest day in Jewish year
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The Miami Showband massacre, 50 years on
The Explainer Unanswered questions remain over Troubles terror attack that killed three members of one of Ireland's most popular music acts
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The failed bombings of 21/7
The Explainer The unsuccessful attacks 'unnerved' London and led to a tragic mistake
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Palestine Action: protesters or terrorists?
Talking Point Damaging RAF equipment at Brize Norton blurs line between activism and sabotage, but proscription is a drastic step
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Why Turkey's Kurdish insurgents are laying down their arms
Under the Radar The PKK said its aims can now be 'resolved through democratic politics'
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What to know about Real IDs, America's new identification cards
The Explainer People without a Real ID cannot board a commercial flight as of May 7, 2025
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Sick 9/11 responders are being left behind amid federal spending battle
The Explainer Services have been cut and restored following outcry, but staffing issues remain
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