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Ukrainian security service claims to have uncovered network of FSB agents planning assassination
American national detained in Vladivostok allegedly after his Russian girlfriend reported him to police
Defence secretary Grant Shapps set to accuse hostile state of hack but is not expected to name Beijing
Army intervention part of mission to prevent spread of contagious African swine fever to pigs
Labour vote has become very efficient, meaning more power to sway results in our electoral system
Chinese president cites ties ‘forged with blood’ as he looks for allies during first European trip in 5 years
Also in this newsletter: Europe’s differing visions on how to disentangle itself from China
Political rivals argue hierarchy remains defining social structure with Hindu nationalism leaving marginalised behind
Surge of migrants into US cities has fueled political divisions but not ended labour shortages
The inability to know when the game is up is something both politicians and organisations struggle with
William Ruto hails relationship with Washington and pushes for extension of Africa trade pact
Friedrich Merz tells FT that continental Europe left UK ‘empty-handed’ ahead of EU referendum
Shadow chancellor draws election battle lines ahead of more positive expected economic data
Former US president suggests he would be willing to risk incarceration after judge’s warning
French president Macron hails breakthrough on some areas such as cognac during Xi state visit to Paris
Proposed latest sanctions aim to weaken Putin’s war effort in Ukraine and Moscow’s disinformation campaigns
PM seeks to rally support by warning of dangers of Labour-led coalition after setback in local polls
Veteran politician poised to become Scotland’s next first minister after challengers step aside
Public broadcaster Rai hit by protest over editorial interference and work conditions
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has sought to steer Caucasus nation back into Russia’s orbit
China’s charm offensive in Europe has threatening undertones and is likely to fail as a result
The war in Ukraine has led the US to accept the flaws of autocratic allies such as Turkey
Russian armed forces will rehearse use of ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons in combat situations
Proposal comes as western and Arab capitals struggle to lay out a viable postwar plan for region
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