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Best music albums: new releases of 2024
The Week Recommends A round-up of the best pop, dance, indie, classical and rock releases
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The drive behind Germany's pro-Israel political consensus
Under the Radar Belief that Israel's security is a 'raison d'etre for the German republic' is under growing pressure
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Puglia's rich medieval heritage
The Week Recommends Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II built 'the most flawless of all medieval European castles' in the southern Italian region
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Why the miners' strike was so important
The Explainer It is 40 years since most of Britain's coalminers went on strike, in the most bitter and divisive industrial dispute in recent history
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Vaughan Gething: a new leader for Wales
Talking point Former minister for the economy tasked with revitalising struggling country after being elected First Minister
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Recipe: chickpea, cavolo nero and harissa stew
The Week Recommends Tinned tomatoes are warmed by harissa paste and become the base for a versatile stew
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TikTok: an agent of Chinese propaganda?
Why everyone's talking about US Senate to deliberate on bill that would ban the app or force its Chinese parent company to divest
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A Very Private School: a 'moving, if sadly familiar' story from Charles Spencer
The Week Recommends Memoir of the privately educated boarder makes for 'horrific reading'
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Olaf Scholz vs. Emmanuel Macron: an ancient animosity
Under the radar The German chancellor and French president's relationship has been productive, but Ukraine war has put it under strain
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Why the undersea cables connecting the world are under threat
The Explainer The global network is a technological marvel – but is also very vulnerable
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Tropical Modernism: Architecture & Independence – rise and fall of unique design
the week recommends A 'nuanced' and 'scholarly' examination of European architecture across the 'late British empire'
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Harry Clarke: an 'effortlessly engrossing' one-man play
The Week Recommends Billy Crudup is 'hypnotic' but cannot 'paper over the defects'
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Is a new English football regulator an own goal for the game?
Talking Point PM hails 'historic moment for football fans' but West Ham owner warns it could 'ruin' Premier League
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Securonomics: what is Rachel Reeves' economic plan and will it work?
The Explainer Focus on economic security and the resilience of industry in an uncertain world is 'key to growth', say Labour
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Dresden: on the trail of a Romantic icon in Germany
the week recommends The Saxon city celebrates the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich this year
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Recipe: nasi goreng spicy fried rice
The Week Recommends Perfect for weeknights, this gluten-free twist on Indonesian fried rice is 'oh-so-good'
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Farewell to Theresa May: a PM consumed by Brexit
Talking Point Maidenhead MP standing down at next general election
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Stakeknife: the killer who spied for Britain
Talking Point The investigation into the IRA double agent has taken seven years and cost £40m
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Iran at the crossroads: have the mullahs lost their grip?
In Depth Iranian voters delivered a 'stinging rebuke' to the regime in parliamentary elections
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Angelica Kauffman: 'shrewd and entertaining' exhibition
the week recommends One of two female founders of the Royal Academy, time was 'not kind to her reputation'
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Whiskies tried and tasted: a world tour of whisky
The Week Recommends Go on a global whisky tour – from Scotland and the US to Ireland and Australia
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'Humanitarian islands': how will Israel's plan for Rafah civilians work?
Today's Big Question Designated zones in central Gaza to provide temporary housing, food and water for more than a million displaced Palestinians
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Starter for Ten: 'very fun' musical adaptation of One Day author's debut
the week recommends 'Top-notch' cast combined with 'energetic and fun' songs makes for a 'feel-good' show
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Britain's biggest political donors
The Explainer With the 2024 general election set to be the highest-spending contest ever we look at who is giving to which party and why
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