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They are likely to feature in the Oval Office showdown
6 min read
They’re good drone-killers
The idea of the body count evolves
4 min read
After terror attacks India has suspended a water-sharing treaty
3 min read
They make attacks on tanks more precise and troops easier to trap
Donald Trump’s desire for Greenland, and a shabby visit by his son, reignite the independence debate
The president-elect claims the crossing is controlled by China and rips off American consumers
How a miracle-working Greek bishop, Dutch folk figure and early New York icon became the ubiquitous symbol of Christmas
They were united against the country’s dictator. Now they have little in common
5 min read
He is, but things are slowly beginning to change
The price of shutting down coal power, and what would be gained
The idea by Robert F. Kennedy junior—nominated by Donald Trump as health secretary—may have teeth
