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Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth 

Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils Germany’s biggest reform package in years. Is it enough to revive the economy, hold off the far-right and convince businesses to invest again? Plus: can Ukraine’s 40-day operation pressure the Kremlin to end the war? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Mod…

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  Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow

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  Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?

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  Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates

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  Andy Burnham becomes the UK prime minister

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  Zelensky picks a new PM as protests erupt over cabinet reshuffle

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  Where does Israel stand as Iran and the US exchange fresh strikes?

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  What can be done to better protect our current and former politicians?

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  Can US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?

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  Ukraine tackles Patriot missiles and Asean talks Myanmar’s civil war

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  Mark Carney meets Saudi Crown Prince in extension of middle-power diplomacy

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  Has Washington finally lost patience? Donald Trump says the ceasefire with…

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  Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus: Nigel Farage resigns 

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  Nato’s summit kicks off in Ankara

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  As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting apart