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Trump’s UN speech makes it clear: the world can no longer look to the US for strong leadership
ByPatrick Wintourin New York September 24, 2025

US president’s speech made a mockery of UN values and highlights the need for strong anti-Trumpian alliancesSuch is the gravitational pull cast by Donald Trump and the US economy that the politics of the other 192 countries that make up the United Nati…

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Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Israeli PM’s outline of partial autarky and more militarised society stirs up backlash and concern over pariah status Hours before unleashing a ground offensive against Gaza City on Tuesday, Benjamin Netanyahu braced his country for a future of mountin…

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Reeves calls for Middle East de-escalation amid oil price fears
ByHeather Stewart Economics editor June 23, 2025

Government announces plan to cut firms’ electricity bills as part of launch of its industrial strategyBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has called for de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, warning that rising global oil prices cou…

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Reeves calls for Middle East de-escalation amid oil price fears
ByHeather Stewart Economics editor June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Government announces plan to cut firms’ electricity bills as part of launch of its industrial strategyUK industrial strategy: the key pointsBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has called for de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, war…

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