Donald Trump trumps Africa
There’s nothing subtle about the US president – from dominating the media to excluding South Africa from the G20…
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Clubs vs big tents: Turning global disruption into African advantage
The symbolism of the US boycott of the G20 might sting, but the opportunity is still there for the continent, if we know where…
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Why Trump is not a death knell for global climate action
Given Trump’s climate-change denialism, what does his administration mean for international climate efforts?…
Trump’s ‘shock and awe’ foreign policy achieved a breakthrough in Gaza – but is it sustainable?
Trump’s negotiation of the Gaza peace accord makes for an opportune moment to assess his frenetic foreign policy…
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, study of 2.5-million children shows
Donald Trump’s claim that pregnant mothers’ use of paracetamol is driving autism diagnoses is not backed up by evidence…
Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court, prolonging the chaos on trade
A US federal appeals court has ruled Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs are illegal. The decision will throw the US’s trading partners into disarray…
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The hastily arranged Trump-Putin summit is unlikely to amount to any lasting peace in Ukraine…
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