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The strategy argues the US should revive the 19th century Monroe Doctrine, which declared the Western hemisphere to be Washington’s zone of influence.  Source link

Today marks one year since the Assad dictatorship in Syria was toppled by Islamist rebels, bringing an end to nearly 14 years of civil war. Some are celebrating, while others continue to struggle.  Source link

Through a targeted social media campaign, Russia is offering citizenship and money to foreigners who join its fight in Ukraine, but experts say it is a desperate measure. Source link

The European Union says it will learn from Australia’s new laws to bar under-16s from social media, with steps to implement the world-first ban already underway and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praising Australia’s “brave move”. Source link

Tommy Lamb is taking the long way from Manchester to Adelaide for the third Ashes Test and the 18-year is closing in on a 100-day odyssey that must be seen to be believed. Source link

Landslides across Sumatra in Indonesia have cut off roads and destroyed homes, creating several pockets of isolated villages where a helicopter is the only way in. Source link

The offer is made at a summit in New Delhi, where new deals on energy, agriculture and labour have also been announced. Source link

Lebanon’s government says it is trying to disarm militant group Hezbollah, but there are fears of sparking an internal conflict. Source link

Eurovision strives to put pop before politics, but it has repeatedly become embroiled in world events, particularly relating to Israel. Source link

The US military says it has killed four men in a strike on a suspected drug vessel in international waters in the Eastern Pacific Source link