He heard the crack of the gun. Then saw the impact: blood gushing from the neck and jaw, the tie blown off. The date was 4 April 1968; the place was…

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On 20 February, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that reshaped the limits on executive authority to impose tariffs. The court found that the…

As war clouds gather over Iran, with American warships lurking nearby, it is worth noting that US President Donald Trump’s favoured foreign policy…