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From the US to Africa: how China sees the world as Xi’s third term begins

Geopolitical relations China’s president will have to navigate as country reopens after three years of isolationAs Xi Jinping starts his third term as China’s president, high on his agenda will be strengthening the country’s position on the world stage…

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The world in 2023: what our writers say you should watch out for

From Ukraine developments and China’s Covid surge to renewable energy and hope for the AmazonA near-inevitable global recession sparked by a lengthening war in Europe’s frozen east; an energy crisis coupled with soaring inflation; Covid-19 finally runn…

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‘I can’t give up on hope’: As the world’s population passes 8bn, new parents from Italy to India look to the future

In Siena, Luisa worries about social media. In Delhi, Nikita is trying to proof her house against air pollution. Here, couples who have welcomed a new child in recent months share their dreams and fears for them on an ever more crowded planetTuesday 15…

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Is China doing enough to combat the climate crisis?

While it appears committed to renewable energy goals, China’s international commitments fall short of what experts say is neededCop27 live – latest news updatesAfter decades of fossil fuel-driven economic growth and industrialisation, China is now the …

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‘Fight of our lives’: what happened on the first day of Cop27?

From a bombastic Boris Johnson speech to an impassioned plea from the Barbados PM, here’s how first full day played outCop27 live – latest news updatesOn a jam-packed first full day, we heard from António Guterres, the UN secretary general, who dramati…

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India must act on drug adulteration – lives around the world are at stake

Disregard for manufacturing standards could ruin the country’s reputation as the ‘developing world’s pharmacy’ and risk wider problems globallyIndia’s reputation as the “pharmacy of the developing world”, built assiduously by the country’s pharmaceutic…

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Ukraine war to take centre stage at UN as west and Russia vie for support

The general assembly is expected to see fresh tussles over future of Ukraine, as well as the threats of famine and the climate crisis in the global southThe UN general assembly summit this week will be dominated by a struggle – between the US and its a…

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