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The force of US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks travels through alliances and economies in ways that reshape risk calculations far from where the event first landed. Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, the third known escalation in a week.
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What huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar reveals about huge, blast, kills, dozens, rebel is less about the headline than about which constraints on action are hardening and which are suddenly loosening. Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
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The most useful read on dollar steadies as markets await signals on Iran war, central banks is not what happened but what it now makes possible, impossible, or urgently necessary for the actors involved. Dollar steadies as markets await signals on Iran war, central banks Reuters
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Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived carries weight beyond its immediate location because it touches on questions of credibility, deterrence, and diplomatic room that multiple capitals are watching. Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.
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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival carries weight beyond its immediate location because it touches on questions of credibility, deterrence, and diplomatic room that multiple capitals are watching. Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.
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The force of helenius the hero as Finland beat Swiss in ice hockey world final travels through alliances and economies in ways that reshape risk calculations far from where the event first landed. Helenius the hero as Finland beat Swiss in ice hockey world final Reuters
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Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report changes the menu of plausible next moves for leaders who were already operating with limited room to maneuver. The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.
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The pattern behind israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive is more important than the single fact: it suggests a direction of travel that other actors will now have to respond to. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.
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The force of hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France travels through alliances and economies in ways that reshape risk calculations far from where the event first landed. Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
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South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister reflects a shift in the underlying terrain of south, africa, made, look, like politics that has been visible in smaller signals for some time. After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.
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The most useful read on south Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle' is not what happened but what it now makes possible, impossible, or urgently necessary for the actors involved. South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle' Reuters
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The pattern behind The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends is more important than the single fact: it suggests a direction of travel that other actors will now have to respond to. The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends Reuters
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U.S. defender Richards in race to be fit for World Cup after ankle injury changes the menu of plausible next moves for leaders who were already operating with limited room to maneuver. U.S. defender Richards in race to be fit for World Cup after ankle injury Reuters
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What makes japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming consequential is the chain of obligations and expectations it triggers across borders and institutions. Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming Reuters
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Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback reflects a shift in the underlying terrain of trump, transfer, kennedy, center, congress politics that has been visible in smaller signals for some time. Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback Reuters
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The force of spain favorites to win 2026 World Cup, Goldman model shows travels through alliances and economies in ways that reshape risk calculations far from where the event first landed. Spain favorites to win 2026 World Cup, Goldman model shows Reuters
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