A new IISS study shows Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe’s combined… adding weight to worries that Russia would be capable of attacking other parts of the continent. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a two-day visit to France, French President Emmanuel Macron working on developing ties with one of the world’s most important developing economies. US inflation spiked more than expected in January. Plus, Duolingo announces the death of its green owl mascot.

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