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Spending cap is likely to pass in key UK league

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UNITED KINGDOM

The vote would have replaced current financial sustainability provisions with a squad-costs-to-revenue ratio akin to the salary caps used in US professional sports. The…

New Russian government introduces the next generation

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RUSSIA

This decision was taken following Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as president for the fifth time earlier that month. The membership of the new government indicates important shifts…

Climate change poses power risks in Central America

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Rising temperatures and reduced rainfall have strained power systems across Central America in recent months, with hydroelectric dams generating less power while demand rises…

Concerns over Chile's China dependence will mount

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CHILE

More recently, the complexities of maintaining this approach have increased in the face of incipient concern about the possible strategic implications of Chinese investment in…

US will keep new Sentinel ICBM despite rising costs

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UNITED STATES

Years of rising costs and missed deadlines have culminated in the Air Force having to justify continuing with its new LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, which is intended to renew the…

Demand for sustainable aviation fuels will soar

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INT

The ratcheting up of minimum levels of SAF consumption over the next decade imply a huge increase in demand but cost and supply capacity constraints present a serious challenge…

Norway outage exposes Europe’s gas vulnerability

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EUROPE

The price reaction reflects Europe’s increased dependence on the smooth running of the Norwegian gas export system in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While likely to be…

Russia eyes further expansion of agriculture

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RUSSIA

The decree targeted a rise in the value of agricultural production of at least 25% above the output of RUB7.6tn (USD86bn at current exchange rates) recorded in 2021. Putin also…

A tame private sector helps Algeria’s president

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ALGERIA

The authorities seek to maintain tight control over the private sector to minimise risk of state capture by businesses. In parallel, Tebboune has also built close ties with Le…

Peru's Boluarte will focus on China relations

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PERU

China is Peru’s most important trading partner and its main source of foreign investment. Closer relations with China represent one of the few foreign policy successes of the…