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China appoints new defence minister after predecessor’s disappearance
Appointment of former navy chief Dong Jun could help smooth engagement with US
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Why I don’t miss alcohol
Financial Times Lex writer Nathalie Thomas decided to give up drinking four years ago. She’s never looked back
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Kristin Scott Thomas: ‘I suppose I’ve always been quite pro-conflict’
The screen star on embracing imperfection, directing her first film — and why she never wanted to be ‘top, top, top’
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Iran executes four people on charges of spying for Israel
Israel warns of wider war after killing of Iranian commander in Syria and attacks from Iran-backed militants
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Here are some leadership examples to inspire Zelenskyy in 2024
Team spirit can sustain Ukraine’s leader in his struggle against a ruthless foe
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Reasons to be cheerful about the global economy
Resilience, falling inflation and technological progress undermine the gloomsters
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Global stock markets head for best year since 2019
Equities and bonds have roared higher since late October on bets that global interest rates have peaked
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Russia hits Ukraine with worst aerial raid of war
At least 12 dead across multiple cities after drone attacks and 158 missiles
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