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Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran – here’s why
A return to conflict simply would not have been in the interests of the US.
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Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet – the implications for European defence are worrying
The programme got bogged down by disputes over leadership, workshare and intellectual property.
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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK
Two defence resignations come at a time of turmoil for the prime minister.
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What the failed next generation fighter jet deal means for European defence
The collapse of the Future Combat Air System programme led by France and Germany highlights how diverging national interests and coordination difficulties are challenging European armament cooperation.
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Windfarms on this Scottish isle are contentious – renewables must work for local people too
New infrastructure planning is putting the future of community-owned energy at risk.
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Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump
There’s a crucial difference between soft power and spectacle. Early signs indicate the World Cup will offer more of the latter for Trump’s America.
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View from The Hill: antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities
It was imperative to have the post-Bondi royal commission, but the evidence to come will highlight and could even exacerbate the strains in our fractured society.
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New Caledonia’s political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia’s three provincial assemblies
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The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics
Joe Rogan calls it a ‘gimmick’ but Donald Trump says it will be ‘great for America’. Welcome to the White House UFC event.
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Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’?
From the middle ages on, threatening the patriarchy by displaying ambition or failing to conform to societal gender norms was taken as evidence of witchcraft.
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This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous
Queen Bona Sforza transformed royal finances and expanded a dynasty’s wealth, becoming one of the most powerful women in early modern eastern Europe.
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Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us
The nature of space, time and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.