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Diplomacy
A Norwegian aid airlift, the UN’s man in South Sudan and why hurricane season has reinvigorated Puerto Rico’s statehood bid.
Line of defence
With Russia and China causing concern, the US and Iceland are strengthening their ties – and their firepower.
Defence
Colombia’s defence minister discusses post-Farc security, while we also look at Turkey’s pilot shortage, a game-changing water vessel and the Royal Canadian navy’s ship names.
Drama queen
The director-general of Denmark’s public broadcaster on making an impact at home and abroad with hard news and show-stopping drama – and how she stays grounded.
Over the rainbow
It’s been more than two decades since South Africa’s first democratic election and, while corruption allegations persist, there is some blue sky peeking through the clouds.
Up in the heavens
When the Coptic pope headed to Melbourne, it was about more than tending the flock: he had a skyscraper deal to celebrate.
Crying the blues
In spite of an ever-changing sonic landscape, this Alabama juke joint remains a spirited social institution and a perfect setting in which to sing the blues.
Diplomacy
How Slovenia is positioning itself as a bridge between two superpowers: the US and Russia.
The opener
Pedal power in Zürich, Singapore-style workouts, Detroit’s architectural resurgence and an unexpected tea accompaniment in Beijing: we’ve scoured the globe for our news round-up.
How to mend a city
Detroit is set to witness its first population growth since the 1950s. This is how the city used urbanism to press restart.
