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Is Putin's anti-Western alliance winning?
Today's Big Question Brics summit touted by Russia as triumph against US-led world order, but key faultlines in alliance are growing
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China-Africa summit 2024: the tactics on both sides
The Explainer African nations seek more flexible approach from Beijing to relieve crippling 'debt distress'
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What does Keir Starmer want from the EU?
Today's Big Question Starmer hopes for defence co-operation and access to German market but huge obstacles remain
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Xi comes to Europe: what's on the agenda?
The Explainer China's president visiting for first time since 2019, with spotlight on support for Russia over Ukraine and trade tensions with EU
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Why is rural England turning its back on the Tories?
Today's Big Question Subsidies, energy costs and post-Brexit fallout have upset 'blue hedge' voters
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Brexit: where we are four years on
The Explainer Questions around immigration, trade and Northern Ireland remain as 'divisive as ever'
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The maritime choke points threatening supply chains across the world
The Explainer Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are not the only threat to global shipping, experts warn
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How the Israel-Hamas conflict threatens the Suez Canal
Talking Point An American-led task force will attempt to protect shipping from Houthi attacks
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Evergrande was just the beginning. China's property sector is in trouble.
Talking Point It's not clear that Xi Jingping's government has the tools to fix the problem
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Panama Canal: falling water levels threaten world trade
Under the Radar Drought in what should be the rainy season is leading to an expensive logjam in the vital waterway
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CPTPP: is trade deal first sign of Brexit’s sunlit uplands?
Today's Big Question Britain seizes ‘post-Brexit freedoms’ but immediate benefits appear limited
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Brexit: a divisive anniversary
Talking Point Three years on from Brexit, its impact on the British economy remains highly debated
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No Bregrets: is Brexit remorse on the rise?
Today's Big Question New research shows more than three-quarters of UK firms trading with the EU see the existing deal as no help at all
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Energy crisis: is next winter going to be worse?
Today's Big Question Many Europeans are turning down the thermostat this winter, but experts say next year is going to be even tougher
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