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Why Britain is tilting to the Indo-Pacific region
Critics warn of imperial fantasy but the economic and political forces pulling the UK back to the region are r…
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Gurrumul, Omar Souleyman, 9Bach and DakhaBrakha: the best global artists the Grammys forgot
From the Godfathers of Arabic rap to the father of Ethio-jazz, Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan guides a to…
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Freedom and fairness: Covid vaccine passport plans cause global unease
Schemes are in development from Sweden to China, but there are fears around transmission and social unrestCoro…
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From lockdowns to pool parties: how Covid rules vary around the world
Countries have adopted different rules on business activity, education, socialising and travelCurfews and lock…
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Japan reports five cases of coronavirus variant found in UK
Cases emerge as Russia becomes latest country to tighten controls on travel from BritainSee all our coronaviru…
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France to ease Covid rules as Asian countries consider stricter measures
Macron set to announce path out of lockdown, as Japan and South Korea react to rise in casesCoronavirus – late…
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Russia planned cyber-attack on Tokyo Olympics, says UK
Foreign secretary condemns ‘cynical and reckless’ bid to disrupt Games, before they were postponedRussian mili…
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Coronavirus live news: concern over case clusters at French schools and universities; Melbourne lifts curfew
Le Monde reports 32% of outbreaks in France found in schools or universities; Victoria ends curfewRegular ‘cir…
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Brexit: consortium of companies led by Fujitsu wins £200m Irish Sea contract
Deal is the first concrete implementation of the special arrangements for Northern IrelandA £200m contract to …
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Japan trade deal is small beer – but a welcome distraction
Agreement offers more for its symbolism than what Britain stands to gain economicallyThe international trade s…
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Demand for whale meat in Norway rising after years of decline
Conservationists say relaxing of regulations poses threat to welfare of minke whalesDemand for whale meat in N…
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Liz Truss’s post-Brexit stilton deal with Japan will not ‘make Britain grate again’ | Rick Burin
There’s nothing wrong with being proud of our national dishes, but focusing on cheese makes us look ridiculous…
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UK close to securing post-Brexit ‘continuity’ trade deal with Japan
Both sides seeking deal to secure continuous trade once Brexit implemented on 1 JanuaryThe UK is close to seal…
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Global report: Barcelona facing new lockdown as Tokyo raises alert level
Tensions over how to quell outbreak in Catalan capital as cases flare up around the worldPolitics live – lates…
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‘I raised hell’: how people worldwide answered the call of World Oceans Day
From protecting fishing communities to regrowing coral reefs, Guardian readers and environmentalists share how…
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Global report: Europe eases out of lockdown as Memorial Day draws big US crowds
Southern European countries prepare for shortened tourist season as Japan lifts state of emergency in Tokyo Co…
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Global report: leaders urge free vaccines as France allows staycations
French drugmaker criticised for giving US priority; Gordon Brown says Covid-19 solution is globalCoronavirus –…
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Voodoo priests and cautious commuters – Monday’s best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world Continue reading...
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Coronavirus live news: Spain death toll passes 10,000 with record single-day rise of 950
Iran passes 50,000 cases and 3,136 deaths; Russia and Afghanistan record single-day records; Cambodian governm…
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Spain defends response to coronavirus as global cases exceed 500,000
China shuts its borders to foreign visitors, and Russia closes all bars and restaurantsCoronavirus – latest up…