Conflict
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‘Progress!’ says Trump as Kim drops nuclear tests
Who will come out on top when Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un meet? The North Korean leader has said his country “no longer needs” nuclear tests. But experts are suspicious of his motives.
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May v Corbyn: row over law on Syria bombing
Was Theresa May right to strike Syria without Parliament’s permission? The prime minister has defended her decision, saying that “quick” action was needed. But many MPs are unhappy.
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‘Mission accomplished’: the West strikes Syria
Were we right to hit Syria with missiles? The US, the UK and France claim to have destroyed the bulk of Syria’s chemical weapons facilities. What comes next is far from clear…
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Rising alarm over incidences of anti-Semitism
Is anti-Semitism on the rise again? Protesters in Britain have accused Jeremy Corbyn of letting anti-Semitism fester in his party. Some say the prejudice is growing across the Western world.
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The brave French policeman who ‘died a hero’
Should you give your own life to save someone else? The world is mourning Arnaud Beltrame, a French policeman who died after saving a complete stranger during a terrorist attack on Friday.
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The British fighter killed in Syria
Is Anna Campbell a hero? The British civilian was killed in Syria after joining the fight against ISIS. Her father praised a “loving daughter” who devoted her life to fighting injustice.
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‘Blackout threat’ sparks fears of cyber attack
Is the Russia debate becoming hysterical? As tensions with the UK escalate, water, power and finance companies have been warned of cyber attacks from the newly re-elected President Putin…
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Afghanistan hero sues army over lack of care
How should we react? Is Britain a nation that can ruthlessly discard one of its wounded soldiers, as the Mail on Sunday says? Or is the story more...
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‘Toxic’ Putin on mission to poison the West
Is Putin Europe’s most dangerous leader since Hitler? He stands accused of ordering brutal assassinations and cyberattacks, as well as plotting the downfall of Western democracy.
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Poison accusations are ‘nonsense’ says Russia
Should Britain punish Russia for poisoning a former spy? The Kremlin rejected Theresa May’s deadline asking it to explain the attack. Today, she outlines a response. Here are seven options…
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Trump and Kim set for showdown of the century
Will Trump solve the North Korea crisis? The president has agreed to a historic meeting with Kim Jong-un, who has talked of ditching nuclear weapons. Some say Trump is walking into a trap.
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All eyes on Russia as ex-spy still ‘critical’
What is Russia up to? Ex-spy Sergei Skripal is still critically ill after being poisoned in Salisbury. The Russian government stands accused. Now attention turns to its wider schemes.
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Storm brews over Saudi Prince’s royal visit
Is it wrong to offer Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince a state visit? Mohammed bin Salman arrives in the UK tomorrow and will dine with the Queen. But many say he should not be here at all.
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Putin reveals Russia has ‘invincible missile’
Did the Cold War ever end? Russia has developed its most advanced cruise missile yet as Vladimir Putin prepares for another term in office. Is the ‘Beast in the East’ as dangerous as ever?
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War, terror, murder: deaths hit record lows
Are we on the way to a state of permanent global peace? News from war zones fills our newspapers. But behind the headlines the facts tell us that the world is growing ever less violent.