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Biden extends slowing US nuclear sector

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UNITED STATES

The Biden administration is making USD6bn available to help avert the premature closure of some nuclear power plants

Europe’s housing challenges are deepening

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EUROPE

High inflation and interest rates are worsening Europe’s housing crisis

EU housing will recover slowly, but divergences remain

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EU

Most continental housing markets are recovering thanks to better growth prospects, while the UK boom is cooling

Dubai’s tourism ambitions will squeeze hotels further

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Gearing up for next year’s World Expo and its target of 20 million visitors, Dubai plans a 40% increase in hotel rooms

Geography will drive China's navy into South China Sea

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CHINA

China is building a fleet of nuclear ballistic missile submarines, to be based at Hainan Island in the South China Sea

Higher interest rates will stress real estate activity

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INTERNATIONAL

House prices have risen by 15% in emerging nations since end-2019 and 26% in advanced nations but price growth will slow

Russia pushes to expand nuclear plant sales

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RUSSIA

Rosatom has had most success in Iran, China and India but is seeking other buyers for its nuclear plant technology

Olympics bid would be statement of Indian ambition

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INDIA

India is considering a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games

Road deaths will fall further in eastern EU

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EU

Fatal accidents on roads in most eastern member states are above the EU-27 average, but the trend is downwards

Under-investment leaves Latin America open to disaster

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LATAM

Natural phenomena threaten much of Latin America, and the damage they cause will depend as much on money as on nature