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At 100 “The Great Gatsby” is as urgent as ever, old sport
In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s immortal novel, America’s graft and glory are entwined
Donald Trump’s unwillingness to heed allies’ advice is foreign-policy folly, writes Gary Bass
From Korea to Cuba, America has been at its best diplomatically when it has encouraged its friends to be candid
Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.
BBC finds Syrian families sheltering at Russian airbase from sectarian attacks
Many belong to former President Bashar al-Assad's sect, which was targeted in mass killings.
Senate Democrats back down
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What the ICC’s arrest of Rodrigo Duterte reveals about international justice
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The row over baby wombat grabbed by an influencer… in 60 seconds
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Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.
Watch: Passengers escape on to wing after plane catches fire
Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.
The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.