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Donald Trump’s America, Vladimir Putin’s Russia, and Xi Jinping’s China, a trio which splits the world into sectors of influence.

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The summit follows a fortnight of frantic shuttle diplomacy between Washington, London and Paris by Europe’s most senior ...

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Exit poll expected soon with all eyes on far-right after pivotal vote - Germany heads to the polls for the fourth snap election in its history ...

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The fight Vice President JD Vance recently picked with our European allies concerned much more than free speech.

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