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The tiny Philippine island on the frontline of the US-China battle for supremacy

Years ago, Fuga Island was set to host a Chinese ‘smart city’. Now it may become home to American troops as the US seeks to protect Taiwan and the region

Carmela Fonbuena in Fuga Island, Philippines

17, Mar, 2023 @7:00 PM

What does the ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin mean in reality?

International criminal court warrants for Putin and children’s commissioner are not recognised by Russia – but send signal to officials

Peter Beaumont

17, Mar, 2023 @6:08 PM

Macron’s pensions move could define his remaining four years in office

Former banker who promised to reconcile the French people with the political class is accused of worsening disillusionment

Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

17, Mar, 2023 @5:55 PM

Pope Francis is no champion of women | Brief letters

Brief letters: The Catholic church | Spade confusion | Junior doctors’ pay | Pardon my English | T-shirt slogans

17, Mar, 2023 @5:53 PM

Leo Varadkar meets Biden after apparent Clinton-Lewinsky joke

Irish leader meets US president at White House for traditional St Patrick’s Day event a day after making gaffe

Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent and Martin Pengelly in New York

17, Mar, 2023 @5:38 PM

Maureen Edwards obituary

Other lives: Nurse who became a popular member of St Anne’s church in Wandsworth, south-west London

David Harrison

17, Mar, 2023 @5:02 PM

Putin’s alleged war crimes: who are the Ukrainian children being taken by Russia?

What we know about the children behind the indictment of Vladimir Putin and his children’s commissioner for abduction

Isobel Koshiw in Kyiv

17, Mar, 2023 @4:55 PM

French anger spreads after Macron forces pension age rise

Strikes escalate and MPs call for protection as interior minister warns protesters against wreaking havoc

Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

17, Mar, 2023 @4:40 PM

Turkish president lifts veto on Finland’s Nato application

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says he will recommend Turkish parliament vote in favour of Finland joining alliance

Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

17, Mar, 2023 @4:18 PM

The poison umbrella: film sheds new light on infamous cold war killing

Documentary questions why prime suspect was never arrested for 1978 murder in London

Shaun Walker

17, Mar, 2023 @4:00 PM

Mission: Impossible for Tom Cruise as Svalbard blocks helicopter landings

Film producers drop attempt to obtain permission for dozens of flights on Norwegian archipelago

Jon Henley and Sam Jones

17, Mar, 2023 @3:30 PM

Slovakia to donate 13 MiG-29 warplanes to Ukraine

Country becomes second Nato member after Poland to make such a pledge