The meaning of the resignation of Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven
How political fragmentation and the rise of the far right transformed Sweden’s cosy politics.
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How Covid-19 is surging in Africa
In 28 African countries, the number of new Covid cases recorded each day has more than doubled since 15 May.
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Can Europe’s summer reopening last?
The Delta variant of Covid-19 has left EU officials worried about a repeat of last year’s post-summer surge.
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Misplaced outrage and the Great Barrier Reef
When a Unesco draft report recommended the natural wonder be added to the World Heritage Committee’s “in danger” listing, the Australian…
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Why Matt Hancock is in danger – even under Boris Johnson
The biggest threat to the Health Secretary following his “steamy clinch” is his unpopularity among Tory MPs.
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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are heading for a dangerous showdown
The outbreak of hostilities between the Prime Minister and his Chancellor reflects the difficulty of reconciling bold promises with economic reality.
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The sunshine and smiles of the G7 summit masked deep divisions – and disappointments too
What came out of the talks was a cluster of middling commitments, rehashed versions of older ideas, unfunded aspirations and…
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The Irish border question is unanswerable. The only viable option is to stop asking it
An issue as complex and sensitive as the Northern Ireland protocol won't get fixed during a weekend in Cornwall.
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