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Prized fighter
Agile and intuitive, Saab’s new Gripen E jet is set to bolster Sweden’s defence capabilities and – if the buyers meet strict criteria – its coffers too.
The news breakers
Old-school news agencies have found a new purpose and power in a world of misinformation and reporting cutbacks. This is how ‘wires’ have stayed on top.
Face value
There are few more trusted news sources than the experienced and impartial TV anchor. We tune in to meet three such stars of the screen.
Cities
Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural district, featuring 17 venues across a 23-hectare waterfront park designed by Foster + Partners.
Design: Hall orders
Designing a new Grand Hall for the League of Arab States demanded experience, flair and respect for tradition. Enter Lebanese architect Nada Debs.
Cities
Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural hub, while Beirut architects reimagine public spaces after devastating blast damage.
Defence
Britain signs naval partnership with Ukraine aboard HMS Defender, promising frigate upgrades and new Black Sea bases to counter Russian maritime harassment of commercial shipping.
Diplomacy Briefing
China’s wolf-warrior diplomats, crisis management in Helsinki and a spat in the Middle East.
Politics Briefing
Latin America’s “Pink Tide”, Canada’s only woman premier and human rights in Poland.
After Angela
When Chancellor Merkel steps down at the end of September, whoever takes her place will find that there’s no clear roadmap. We talk to the key parties about Germany’s future on the world stage.
