Politics
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Trump vows to lift Syria sanctions
speed read The move would help the new government stabilize the country following years of civil war
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Senate rejects Trump's Library of Congress takeover
speed read Congress resisted the president's attempts to control 'the legislative branch's premier research body'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel-US 'rift': is Trump losing patience with Netanyahu?
Today's Big Question US president called for an end to Gaza war and negotiated directly with Hamas to return American hostage, amid rumours of strained relations
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Zack Polanski: the 'eco-populist' running for Green Party leader
In The Spotlight 'Insurgent' party deputy is making a bid to take the Greens further to the left
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why Turkey's Kurdish insurgents are laying down their arms
Under the Radar The PKK said its aims can now be 'resolved through democratic politics'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will Republicans tax the rich?
Today's Big Question Trump is waffling on the possibility of taxing wealthy earners
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Haiti's crisis is a complex problem that defies solution'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hamas frees US hostage in deal sidelining Israel
speed read Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old soldier, was the final living US citizen held by the militant group
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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White Afrikaners land in US as Trump-declared refugees
speed read An exception was made to Trump's near-total ban on admitting refugees for the white South Africans
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why are white South Africans emigrating?
The Explainer As the US welcomes Afrikaner refugees, the general exodus of South Africa's white population continues to grow
By The Week UK Published
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Can Starmer sell himself as the 'tough on immigration' PM?
Today's Big Question Former human rights lawyer 'now needs to own the change – not just mouth the slogans' to win over a sceptical public
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Man arrested after 'suspicious' fires at properties linked to Keir Starmer
Speed Read Prime minister thanks emergency services after fire at his former family home in north London
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Democrats: How to rebuild a damaged brand
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By The Week US Published
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'Two dolls': Can Trump sell Americans on austerity?
Feature Trump's tariffs may be threatening holiday shelves but they've handed Democrats a 'huge gift'
By The Week US Published
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