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In his Munich speech, Marco Rubio balanced loyalty to Trump with reassurances to Europe

The secretary of state’s speech was less divisive than J.D. Vance’s a year earlier, but it did not mark any significant change in US foreign...

16.02.2026 40

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Mexico and US look for new deal in long-running battle over 80-year old water treaty

Mexico has been at odds with the US for years about a long-running treaty which requires it to supply its neighbour with billions of gallons of water.

28.01.2026 10

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Stephen Miller: portrait of Donald Trump’s ideologue-in -chief

Miller is one of the few officials to serve in both of Trump’s terms of office.

08.01.2026 20

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Ukraine’s massive nature project is helping veterans and land recover

A massive rewilding project in Ukraine is proving helpful for the wellbeing of veterans as well as helping large natural areas recover.

05.11.2025 8

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Dick Cheney dies: giant of the US conservative movement whose legacy was defined by the Iraq war

The former US vice-president is widely regarded as the driving force behind George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq and the US War on Terror.

04.11.2025 6

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Charlie Kirk: the latest in a long line of political martyrs, from left and right

From Charlie Kirk to Martin Luther King, martyrs are powerful tools for political movements, democratic and authoritarian.

15.10.2025 7

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Why a new ‘iron curtain’ is being built across Europe. This time it’s to keep Russia out

Some European states are worrird after a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire Moscow might turn its firepower on them, so are building hundreds of miles of...

22.08.2025 9

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Water wars: a historic agreement between Mexico and US is ramping up border tension

Reducing rainfall and droughts are causing problems between the US and Mexico because of a historic agreement to deliver water between them.

25.07.2025 6

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Georgia: how democracy is being eroded fast as government shifts towards Russia

Formerly part of the Soviet Union, Georgia was seen as moving towards democracy, but that is quickly being eroded.

07.07.2025 10

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Will Trump’s high-risk Iran strategy pay dividends at home if the peace deal holds?

Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran is not getting universal support from Republicans.

25.06.2025 6

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Trump breaks from western allies at G7 summit as US weighs joining Iran strikes

Donald Trump exited the G7 summit in Canada early, with a string of social media posts suggesting US involvement in striking Iran.

18.06.2025 20

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Why Israel’s air strikes signal a shifting relationship with the US and a weakening Iran

The timing of Israel’s air strikes suggest to some that the US influence over Benjamin Netanyahu has weakened.

13.06.2025 10

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Trump’s clash with California governor over LA protests has potential to influence next presidential race

The Trump v California governor battle is likely to cement or undermine long-term public support for one of them. It’s not yet clear which.

11.06.2025 20

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Putin is testing how far he can push Trump by not turning up for Istanbul talks

Putin’s no-show has given Turkey status as a power broker in the talks over a peace deal.

16.05.2025 10

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Why are India and Pakistan on the brink of war and how dangerous is the situation? An expert explains

The conflict between India and Pakistan puts two of the world’s nuclear powers head to head.

07.05.2025 10

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Putin’s three-day ceasefire isn’t a genuine move towards peace, but Ukraine has to play along

Putin’s call for a temporary ceasefire in May has been met with suspicion by Ukraine.

29.04.2025 10

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Turkey is an incredibly powerful broker in the current world crisis, and a masterful negotiator

The conflict in Ukraine has strengthened Turkey’s bargaining position with western allies.

28.03.2025 20

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Ukraine war: how Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on Putin

Through careful telephone diplomacy, the Ukrainian president is exposing Putin’s disinterest in stopping hostilities.

20.03.2025 20

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How Trump’s spat with Zelensky threatens the security of the world – including the US

A US deal that gives Russia more power, and withdraws support from former allies, is likely to cost Washington overall.

03.03.2025 10

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The US has a long history of meddling in Latin America. What’s different about Donald Trump’s approach?

Donald Trump’s threat to take back control of the Panama Canal harks back to decades of US intervention in Latin America.

20.02.2025 20

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USAid shutdown isn’t just a humanitarian issue – it’s a threat to American interests

Donald Trump’s administration started work to shrink USAid’s workforce and align its spending with the government’s priorities.

04.02.2025 10

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Putin’s obsession with total victory is major obstacle for Trump’s Ukraine plan

Donald Trump is starting to find Vladimir Putin is not as willing to negotiate as he hoped.

17.01.2025 20

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Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money trial is no win for the rule of law

Donald Trump sentenced in New York in hush money case, but he avoids prison, probation or fines.

13.01.2025 10

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