What does Russia expanding its hybrid war fronts tell us about the state of the conflict? Then: Can the West tackle corruption in its politics? And: Global tourism trends venture off the beaten track in 2026.

What does Russia expanding its hybrid war fronts tell us about the state of the conflict? Then: Can the West tackle corruption in its politics? And: Global tourism trends venture off the beaten track in 2026.

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British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war

We look inside the Fifa International Police Co-operation Center, which brings together the law enforcement agencies of every competing country to share intelligence. 

We look inside the Fifa International Police Co-operation Center, which brings together the law enforcement agencies of every competing country to share intelligence.&nbsp;

The World Cup as a global policing operation

The burial of Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei is now set to go ahead after delays due to US strikes. Then: India and Australia reach a uranium deal, Nigel Farage meets a bin-worthy opponent and should shorts in the office be banned? 

The burial of Iran&rsquo;s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei is now set to go ahead after delays due to US strikes. Then: India and Australia reach a uranium deal, Nigel Farage meets a bin-worthy opponent and should shorts in the office be banned?&nbsp;

US and Iran trade strikes on day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial 

US president Donald Trump has ordered a halt to trade with Spain, the only Nato member that hasn’t committed to the alliance’s new target of defence spending at 5 per cent of GDP. 

US president Donald Trump has ordered a halt to trade with Spain, the only Nato member that hasn&rsquo;t committed to the alliance&rsquo;s new target of defence spending at 5 per cent of GDP.&nbsp;

British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war

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