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Murders of British journalist and Brazilian researcher show crime is festering and hindering the fight against deforestation
Baltic states want extra troops on the ground, but Berlin advocates for flying in at short notice
The party is heading for a meltdown in the midterms but shows no taste for introspection
The president has faced significant criticism for his call not to ‘humiliate’ Russia
G7 countries will outline global initiatives this month to help prevent hunger as Russia weighs on grain importers
As fear of Putin has abated, the spirit of international opposition to invasion has begun to flag
Low-key premier has proved bolder than expected in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Financiers and CEOs are no longer the masters of the universe as nationalism and militarism take over
Spat over attendance at Summit of the Americas underlines Washington’s waning influence
With troubled economy and elections ahead, incomers are an easy target for politicians
The contrasting fortunes of the German and Italian leaders mirror changing relations between north and south
Neutrality is part of the country’s DNA, but Stockholm is under pressure to join the military alliance
Low vaccination rates for elderly mean island must protect its health system as it opens up
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is backfiring by making the alliance’s enlargement in northern Europe more likely
Joe Biden’s party should brace itself for a stinging defeat in November
Alarm over planned security pact belies long-running problems in west’s approach to Pacific region
It runs the risk of mistaking a local consensus on Russian aggression for a global one
Hopes dashed that Moscow could be turned into an ally to counter China
Financial Action Taskforce’s drive to end the anonymity of corporate beneficiaries will make tracing assets easier
The US president is courting Venezuela and re-engaging with Saudi Arabia to overcome his oil sanctions against Moscow
The performance of Russian troops on the ground may have come as a surprise to China’s People’s Liberation Army
Asia allies fear Biden administration will be distracted from newly minted regional strategy
City is more lenient than the mainland towards officials breaching pandemic restrictions
Warsaw keen to settle bitter row with Brussels to show unity as military tensions rise over Ukraine
Choice of torchbearer involved in Himalayan clash irks India and reveals mindset of Xi’s China
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