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Ten years of China’s Belt and Road: what has $1tn achieved?
The massive infrastructure initiative has granted Beijing additional influence, but critics question whether the cost
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Benjamin Netanyahu won’t say sorry
Veteran prime minister has conspicuously avoided shouldering blame for miscalculations that led to October 7
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Business in a bind over Israel-Gaza messaging
Companies have been criticised for ‘picking a side’ but also condemned for staying silent
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Europe at risk from Israel-Hamas war, warns Dutch justice minister
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Tale of emperor whose ineptitude ended his dynasty unnerves Chinese censors
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UK Treasury set for £100mn windfall from nationalised banks’ pension funds
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Small aid convoy reaches Gaza after Hamas releases two hostages
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US regional bank shares slide as higher rates dim profit outlook
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