Russian lawmakers approved an almost 30 per cent hike in defence spending next year, committing the country to yet more huge outlays on its military offensive against Ukraine. Moscow had already ramped up military spending to levels not seen since the Soviet era, pumping out missiles and...
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The UK's former deputy prime minister, John Prescott, has died aged 86. His family said he had "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment". The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died "peacefully" and surrounded...
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The proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% – equivalent to nearly double the size of India – over the past three years, according to a new report. Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East and a “conflict corridor” around Africa’s Sahel region have seen wars and unrest spread and...
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Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Germany is the odd man out in the world economy Latest stories Time for world to pivot away from the US economy At COP29, allies of legally non-nuclear Australia pose a problem Japan’s...
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It’s getting increasingly difficult to imagine a man more out of his depth, more tone deaf and more downright away with the fairies when it comes to the business of running Britain. This week it was clearer than ever that Sir Keir Starmer doesn’t have a clue how the people of this country feel, what...
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