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The Forecast is Rain: Macron Holds Nuclear Umbrella Over Europe

As Trump cozies up to Putin, Macron boldly puts France's nuclear arsenal on Europe's table—a once-unthinkable shift in the continent's security calculus.

Diego-Garcia Deal Hangs in the Balance

The fate of the Indian Ocean’s militarised islands hangs in the balance as the U.S. delays a deal on the British handover to Mauritius.

Competitive Edge: Britain and AI  

Economic orthodoxy aside and Sir Keir Starmer looks to pin his founding legacy on the AI revolution sweeping the British Isles.

Elon Musk Touts Populism Abroad and Openness at Home

Tech titan, Elon Musk, continues to ignite a firestorm in European politics, throwing his weight behind nationalist figures while fighting for skilled immigration in America. The billionaire's support for British and German populists has drawn fierce pushback from European leaders.

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Drill Baby Drill: U.S. Backs TotalEnergies Despite French Investigation

French prosecutors investigate TotalEnergies for manslaughter over a deadly 2021 attack in Mozambique amid U.S. project funding.

Arrested, Duterte Heads to the Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ICC arrest sparks global debate on justice, human rights, and drug policy reforms.

Huawei’s EU MEP Operatives Exposed in Latest Belgian Sting

Second major scandal in three years hits EU Parliament as Huawei lobbying of MEPs exposed; Chinese tech isolated by U.S. and Europe.

Benin, Harbouring Militants? Burkina Faso and Niger Think So

A storm of accusations swirl across West Africa as Burkina Faso and Niger point fingers at Benin, claiming their coastal neighbour harbours the very militants wreaking havoc at their borders.

Southport Stabbings: Security Versus Civil Liberties

Britain debates expanding terrorism laws after the Southport stabbings, sparking concerns over security, civil liberties, and misinformation.