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The Explainer
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'Wrench attacks' are targeting wealthy crypto moguls
The Explainer The attacks are named for physical coercion that can be used to gain crypto passwords
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How the Arctic became a geopolitical flashpoint
The Explainer The UK is working with Nato allies in the Arctic Circle to prepare for potential Russian aggression
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Is it worth appealing your property tax assessment?
The Explainer What to do if your property tax bill seems too high
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The legacy of Black Lives Matter
The Explainer Five years on from the death of George Floyd, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement has been mixed
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Talking Points
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France and Indonesia promote a contentious bid for an Israel-Palestine two-state solution
Talking Points Both countries have said a two-state solution is the way to end the Middle East conflict
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Festivals in public parks: the battle for our urban green spaces
Talking Point It's locals vs. revellers as cash-strapped councils turn to concerts in local parks for extra revenue
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Donald Trump's foreign policy flip in the Middle East
Talking Point Surprise lifting of sanctions on Syria shows Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are now effectively 'dictating US foreign policy'
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Uruguay shaken by 'phantom cow' scam
Under the Radar Cattle seen as a safe investment in beef-mad nation – but the cows, and people's life savings, are nowhere to be found
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Speed Reads
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Elon Musk departs Trump administration
speed read The former DOGE head says he is ending his government work to spend more time on his companies
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US trade court nullifies Trump's biggest tariffs
speed read The US Court of International Trade says Trump exceeded his authority in imposing global tariffs
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Starving Gazans overrun US-backed food aid hub
speed read Israeli troops fired warning shots at the Palestinians
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Trump pauses all new foreign student visas
speed read The State Department has stopped scheduling interviews with those seeking student visas in preparation for scrutiny of applicants' social media
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