Loggerheads: Iran and the US have been at odds for most of the past 40 years.
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To revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Biden must face down his political opponents in the US.
Key player: Nato secretary-general Jans Stoltenberg at Nato HQ in Brussels, February 2022.
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Russia insists that there was an agreement not to expand Nato eastwards after the end of the USSR. History begs to differ.
A new book questions Carrie Johnson’s influence over her husband. But is his behaviour her responsibility?
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Whether Boris Johnson’s wife did something wrong can be debated – but placing her at the centre of the ‘partygate’ story is to let the Prime Minister off the hook.
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There are more same-sex parents than ever, but they still face unique challenges in accessing healthcare for their children.
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The structural and cultural challenges that have long plagued the Met Police will take more than a new commissioner to solve.
Adderley primary school is at the centre of the podcast’s investigations.
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Despite no evidence of a plot emerging, the Trojan Horse affair had a real and detrimental impact.
The Ukraine crisis is mobilising support across Europe.
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To remain neutral, Finland had to surrender power to the Soviet Union during the cold war.
Protests against Section 28 ranged from marches to invading the nightly news.
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Opposition to the controversial law reflected the British national character, reminiscent of comedies like the Carry On films.
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The previous, Minsk II agreement has failed to bring peace for seven years.
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The Way to Work scheme will increase the pressure of benefits sanctions, which is particularly damaging for women and mothers.
The future of the Nord Stream II gas pipeline has been put in doubt by the Ukraine crisis.
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Europe urgently needs to become less dependent on gas.
Europe relies on Russia for about 40% of its natural gas.
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Plus, the Beijing Winter Olympics are using 100% artificial snow: what does that mean for the environment, and the athletes? Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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Souvenirs celebrating royal events have been a staple since the 17th century.
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In the UK, there is very little to stop a leader who doesn’t care to comply with unwritten norms.
Being aware of the people you’re meditating with is an integral part of the process.
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People don’t just go on retreat to discover themselves. They also go hoping to find magical connections with others.
Must do better: the treatment of media workers in Hong Kong has drawn criticism from the Media Freedom Coalition.
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A group of 50 governments is meeting in Estonia to discuss ways to protect journalists. But are their voices being heard?
Rishi Sunak: the lightbulbs are coming for you.
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As household budgets come under strain, so does support for governments, as Boris Johnson should note.
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Being a fan can be good for you – even in defeat.
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The types of people who gathered daily to watch Neighbours are the same who backed Tony Blair in 1997.
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The Queen has expressed her wish that when Prince Charles becomes king, his wife will be known as queen consort.
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It remains to be seen what the reset of the relations between the two countries will actually mean for the rest of the world.
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Reports of misogynistic behaviour by police and within their ranks have roots in workplace culture.
The Exeter Chiefs are the latest team to change their Native American branding.
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US sports teams aren’t the only ones who have used Native American imagery and are now changing their branding.
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We looked at the factors that led to levelling up success in Europe, Japan and the US.
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Iman Khan’s visit at the head of a delegation of senior ministers underlines the growing ties between China, Pakistan and Russia.