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Why it’s impossible for the Olympics to be politically neutral

As the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy play out, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is once again insisting that any sport under its flag must remain politically neutral. The Olympic charter grounds this position in its fifth “fundamental principle of Olympism”, which states that sports organisations within the…

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China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan

At the recent Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, delivered a rebuke of what he said were dangerous trends of militarism in Japan. In a panel discussion, he pointed out comments made in November by the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in which she suggested Japan could intervene…

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Critical mineral supply faces risks if local communities aren’t consulted enough: the case of lithium in Ghana

Clean technologies depend on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Over 65% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 40% of the world’s manganese is mined in South Africa. Substantial deposits of lithium are found in Zimbabwe. Ghana is emerging as a miner…

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Trump’s tariffs are set to cost the average household an extra $1,300 this year, study finds

The sweeping levies amount to the largest tax increase since 1993, the study found

The Independent UK

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: brighten the winter gloom with accessories that add personality

This is the season when dressing is dictated by logistics – safety first and function-led. But don’t let that put you off adding the odd flourish

The Guardian - UK

Deep sea landscapes are a new frontier of human exploration – here’s what we may find

When we dream of landscapes, we might imagine rolling valleys or rugged mountains. But there is a whole landscape hidden from human view: the secret world of the seafloor.

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Somalia renews its US-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters

Somalia’s government says U.S.-backed airstrikes and expanded ground operations have shifted momentum in its long-running war against the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group

The Independent UK

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How bad are Trump’s aid cuts now Congress is fighting back?

IN DEPTH: The US president has signed into law a new $50 billion health aid package after pushback from legislators. But will it make the difference it should in the long term? Rachel Hagan investigates

The Independent UK

Did the UN's Francesca Albanese really call Israel 'the enemy of humanity'?

Last week, France, Germany and others called for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, over an alleged anti-semitic comment about Israel. Her supporters say the claim is based on misinformation.

Euronews

Newsletter: Time for Europe to 'stop hitting the snooze button'

Also in this newsletter: the latest on the push for a 20th package of sanctions against Russia; tensions escalate amid anti-semitism row between US and Belgium; and how US sanctions are making life impossible for an ICC judge.

Euronews

Olives, opera and a climate-neutral goal: How a mural in Greece won ‘Best in the World’

Greece's southern city of Kalamata, long known for its olives and seaside charm, has found itself in the spotlight

The Independent UK

Fallout from Epstein and Mandelson puts Britain's House of Lords under scrutiny

Britain’s House of Lords is facing scrutiny as an indirect result of the Jeffrey Epstein files

The Independent UK

Pope Leo rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite and backs UN to solve global crises

Vatican says it has concerns about ‘critical issues’ with Trump’s initiative

The Independent UK

Without US military support, we need a European defence union. Here’s what that looks like

The fledgling ‘coalition of the willing’ assembled for Ukraine could form the basis for an urgent European security response, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

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Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal, but the festive spirit eludes many Palestinians

Muslim Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan under a fragile ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK

Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius

Group says they intend to establish permanent settlement but Mauritius’s attorney general calls their move a ‘publicity stunt’

The Conversation

Iran-US nuclear talks may fail due to both nations’ red lines – but that doesn’t make them futile

The latest rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are going well enough for now, according to the steady drip of public statements from the main parties involved.

The Times of India

My Take 5 (Edition 64): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your round-up of top international news of the past week. In this edition we are covering the results of the recent election in Bangladesh, PM Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan, Ukraine’s new sports hero Vladyslav Heraskevych, India’s seizure of Iran-linked…

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Forget Maga. Welcome to Mega: Make Empire Great Again

Marco Rubio arrived at the Munich security conference with a disturbing message for European governments: empire is great

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South Africa’s foreign policy is rooted in negotiation with all nations – a shifting global order makes this difficult

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, South Africa’s foreign policy has been under sustained international scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held latest round of indirect talks with US

Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva over its disputed nuclear program

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US talks: agreement reached on ‘guiding principles’ after ‘constructive’ meeting, Tehran says

Discussions through Omani intermediaries may pave way for further meeting on nuclear programme, Iran says

Euronews

Iran's foreign minister sees 'window of opportunity' after fresh nuclear talks with US

The second round of indirect talks came amid fears of escalation after Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills, and as the United States bolstered its military presence in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

Trump has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization – here’s why that’s sheer hypocrisy

There’s a lesson here for the UK and the anti-WHO Nigel Farage – Trump attacks it in public, but in private he knows he still needs it, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK

‘It was terrifying’: Australia faces reckoning over brutal police crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

IN FOCUS: Police in Sydney are being investigated by a state watchdog over their response to protests of Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit. Namita Singh talks to witnesses and rights groups about an incident that shocked Australia

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