Flee country: Britain seeks to slash migration

Flee country: Britain seeks to slash migration

Britain’s home secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed a big shift in immigration policy this week. Our correspondent explains Labour’s reforms – and the reasoning behind them. Why military spy balloons are making a comeback. And celebrating historian Gillian Tindall, who illuminated ordinary lives to bring the past to life.


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Buns in ovens: heatwaves and maternal health

Buns in ovens: heatwaves and maternal health

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Go, fourth? France likely to lose another PM

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For her eyes only: a new boss at MI6

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Mission possible: Baghdad is booming

Mission possible: Baghdad is booming

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Sino-the-times: China gathers global allies

Sino-the-times: China gathers global allies

World leaders flocked to China this week for an international summit followed by a giant military parade commemorating the end of the second world war. Xi Jinping is capitalising on the chaos of Donal...

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Call the shots: vaccine cuts imperil global health

Call the shots: vaccine cuts imperil global health

America’s health secretary, RFK Jr, is known for his opposition to vaccines, particularly mRNA jabs, that have the potential to treat a large swathe of diseases. Slashing funding will have long term i...

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Indonesia ablaze: Riots test Prabowo

Indonesia ablaze: Riots test Prabowo

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Split ends: political in-fighting in Israel

Split ends: political in-fighting in Israel

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