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Pakistan’s Afghan War and the Uses of Failure

As airstrikes and civilian deaths recur across the border, Pakistan’s military narrative is colliding with evidence of a conflict it has failed to contain.

By Francesca Marino · 6 min read · 6h ago

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Stop Calling Louise Woodward the ‘Killer Nanny’ — The Science Has Moved On. Our Journalism Should Too

With a new drama returning the case to the spotlight, Giovanni Ulleri argues that the language used to frame it must keep pace with contested science and more careful journalism.

Giovanni Ulleri · 32d ago

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World

Trump–Xi summit extends the trade truce but leaves AI, Taiwan and Iran unresolved

The White House summit delivered ceremony and a longer tariff pause, but no public breakthrough on the disputes shaping the US–China rivalry.

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Technology

Trump and Xi seek a stable summit while AI, trade and Iran sharpen rivalry

The two leaders are expected to avoid a grand bargain, but their meeting carries consequences for technology controls, tariffs and pressure points from Taiwan to Iran.

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Climate

Super El Niño could add 451,000 heat deaths by February, report estimates

A new Climate Impact Lab estimate points to a concentrated heat-health crisis across tropical countries, while researchers stress that the figure is a projection.

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Business

Post-Brexit testing rules may have cost UK exporters up to £6.5bn a year

New IPPR analysis estimates duplicate product certification reduced British goods exports to the EU, with vehicles, electronics and medicines most exposed.

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Middle East

Netanyahu heads to UN as protests and US political distance surround Israel

The Israeli prime minister’s short New York visit comes amid protests, criticism from US politicians and unresolved pressure over Gaza and West Bank policy.

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Trump and Xi seek stability as AI, trade and Iran sharpen US–China rivalry

The leaders' meeting is not expected to deliver a grand bargain, but both sides have reasons to keep communication open while competition intensifies.

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