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EUROPE
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.
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
Competitive Edge: Britain and AI Â
Economic orthodoxy aside and Sir Keir Starmer looks to pin his founding legacy on the AI revolution sweeping the British Isles.
BUSINESS
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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Chlorine in Khartoum: a Familiar Formula
Evidence of chlorine attacks surfacing from Sudan revives a question Syria's civil war answered, chemical arms buy ground but rarely buy lasting victory.
Germany Finds a Steady Partner in Abu Dhabi
Berlin welcomes billions in Gulf capital as Abu Dhabi's state visit forges a new Strategic Dialogue
Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit
Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner
Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line
Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.
