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A test drive in north-east Sweden shows why the 38-tonne CV90 has become northern Europe's preferred infantry fighting vehicle — from Arctic mobility and crew protection proven in…
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Republicans enter the autumn midterms tied to an unpopular Donald Trump of their own making. Their plan to keep Congress is to energize his base, demonize Democrats, and…
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Once welcomed with tax breaks, AI data centers are now among America's least popular infrastructure. The backlash is freezing projects, splitting parties, and looming over the midterms.
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Anger in Congress has risen 50% since 2013, while angry voter posts are up sharply. Researchers describe a reinforcing loop of outrage, retweets and polarisation.
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Ottawa says Washington holds all the cards. Its $20bn retaliation package is designed to prove otherwise — hitting steel, farm machinery and furniture in states that will decide…
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Pete Hegseth has tightened his hold on the Pentagon, ousting Army Secretary Dan Driscoll after purging at least 24 generals. The shake-up leaves the Army without confirmed top…
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Mockery of wealthy young socialists masks a deeper realignment. From New York to Virginia, Democrats are shifting from identity politics to class, wages and affordability.
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A Minnesota commission asked to find $250m in special-education savings urged lawmakers to reject its own proposals — a standoff that captures why legally required services and thin…
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From Stockholm, the war in Ukraine looks fiercer and broader, not closer to peace. Sweden is binding itself to Kyiv while preparing defences for a confrontation that could…