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Taiwan at election crossroads as war threat looms

As voters in Taiwan head to the polls to select their next president, the stakes could hardly be higher.

On the ballot in Taiwan: The global microchip supply chain

As the island heads to the polls, tech executives are watching the results closely.

Plastic gets political as it washes ashore in Spain

Millions of spilled plastic pellets have shown up on beaches. Conservatives insist there’s little danger. Socialists say urgent action is needed.

Sweden seeks to tighten NATO’s grip in Baltic Sea with 2 new submarines 

Sweden’s first new submarines in decades will have advanced weapons, stealthy propulsion and sonar-evading hulls to counter Russia under the Baltic Sea.

Putin’s attack dogs target ‘almost naked’ pop stars in Russia’s new culture war

Moscow’s cultural elites can’t count on the Kremlin to leave them alone anymore.

On Hamas, what did Qatar know and when did it know it?

On the question of who stood to benefit from October 7, Western intelligence turns its gaze to Doha.

Russia’s fabled war ally ‘General Frost’ turns on Moscow

A favorite Russian military myth is that winter is always on their side but thousands are freezing at home.

Germany

Germany’s far-right AfD is soaring. Can a ban stop it?

A fiery debate over whether to ban the ever-more radical Alternative for Germany is colored by the country’s Nazi past.

Socialists rally round Nicolas Schmit to lead center-left’s EU election campaign

Senior S&D lawmakers say Schmit has what it takes to be the face of the campaign.

German farmer protests spark fears of far-right infiltration

Authorities warn that radical groups aim to trigger a broader movement.

Brussels

EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea

US and UK launched strikes against Houthi rebels but European nations are split on whether to join in.

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel lays bare Europe’s feeble power

As International Court of Justice hears arguments, European nations are far from speaking with one voice on Middle East conflict.

EU wants to send warships to Red Sea to tackle Houthi attacks

Operation should include ‘at least three anti-air destroyers or frigates.’

Britain

How a TV drama blew up British politics

The Post Office scandal flew under the radar for years — until a TV dramatization rocketed it up Britain’s political agenda.

Rishi Sunak hugs Ukraine close with security deal and extra cash

Britain vows ‘swift and sustained’ help should Russia attack Ukraine in the future — but experts see limits to UK promises amid US funding fight.

Scotland’s SNP just had a horrible year — 2024 could get even worse

The challenge from Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar means a difficult 12 months ahead for the nation’s ruling party.

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