Politics

The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s tightening grip on Turkey: the next election is already being decided

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The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s tightening grip on Turkey: the next election is already being decided

The removal of an opposition party leader and closure of a liberal university show an authoritarian democracy moving closer to one-man rule

6 months ago

How Iran could be outmaneuvering the U.S. in the online propaganda world

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How Iran could be outmaneuvering the U.S. in the online propaganda world

As the war with Iran approaches the three-month mark, another battle is raging far from the front lines. An online propaganda war is currently being waged between the United States and Iran, and global reaction suggests the Iranians are beating the Americans at their own game.

6 months ago

Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack

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Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack

Assault hits water facility, market, residential buildings and schools, killing at least four and injuring dozens

6 months ago

Farage under mounting pressure to prove Russian hack claim

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Farage under mounting pressure to prove Russian hack claim

Reform UK leader claims ‘counter-espionage experts’ suggest state-sponsored hackers are behind disclosure of £5m gift

6 months ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with nuclear-capable missile for the third time since war began

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Russia attacks Ukraine with nuclear-capable missile for the third time since war began

Russia hit Ukraine with a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time on Sunday morning during an airstrike barrage that killed four people and injured about 100, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

6 months ago

‘Sad, mad and disheartened’: for the diaspora, the bombardment in Lebanon is a special kind of loss

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‘Sad, mad and disheartened’: for the diaspora, the bombardment in Lebanon is a special kind of loss

The destruction of homes and villages in southern Lebanon leaves a mark not just on those living there, but families watching on across the globe

6 months ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces police investigation into ‘alleged inappropriate behaviour at Royal Ascot’

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces police investigation into ‘alleged inappropriate behaviour at Royal Ascot’

Incident said to have happened at racing event in 2002, year of queen’s Golden Jubilee, according to Sunday Times

6 months ago

Trump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as 'losers'

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Trump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as 'losers'

The president said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in effect until "an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."

6 months ago

Why Trump Lost

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Why Trump Lost

The president failed to deliver on his Iran bluster, and in the end fooled only himself.

6 months ago

Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66

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Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66

Washington — Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.

6 months ago

David Miliband: Europe and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce

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David Miliband: Europe and US need ‘separate bedrooms’ but not divorce

Former Labour minister says complete disengagement has potential ‘for us to end up in a very, very difficult position’

6 months ago

Suicide bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 23 people

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Suicide bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 23 people

Explosives-laden vehicle detonated as passenger train travelled through south-western city of Quetta

6 months ago