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Keir Starmer's cautious approach to the Iran conflict contrasts with Tony Blair's Iraq war support, highlighting tensions in the Anglo-American relationship.

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Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls an election to take on the hard right again

Dartmouth College and other elite universities abandon century-old swimming requirements for graduation, citing racial disparities in swimming ability among students.

Formula One's transformation from a gentlemen's hobby into a global entertainment business under Liberty Media, which has doubled revenues to $3.9bn since 2017.

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