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China boosts defence spending by 7.2%, warns US it is prepared to 'fight until the end'.

New York Times: Why the US lost hearts and minds in Afghanistan's Waygal Valley

OPINION: 'Beefing up defence is something NZ and others must do.'

Trump aims to end the 'horrible, bloody war' in Ukraine.

Financial Times: The US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers.

Major stock markets mostly rose and the US dollar remained under pressure.

Of course, one of our party rings the bell, which hangs above a boardwalk approaching the chapel.

Financial Times: Whoever controls Ukraine controls Eurasia.

Buckle up. The next four years will be one hell of a ride.

Financial Times: A new Washington consensus? Some allies are wary.