Europe
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American military aid to Ukraine is faltering. Can Europe pick up the slack?
Today's Big Question After decades of letting the U.S. take the lead, EU countries are being asked to do more
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Rise of the right: big gains predicted for Eurosceptics in EU elections
Under the Radar Far-right support may be propelled by a rejection of the 'Brussels bureaucracy' and 'precarious' lives
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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10 things you need to know today: December 9, 2023
Daily Briefing Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman from receiving abortion, European Union reaches world-first deal on AI regulations, and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What 2024 election in Russia will tell us about Vladimir Putin's grip on power
The Explainer President announces bid to run for fifth term – and he could hold on to power until 2036
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Queen Letizia and a Spanish royal scandal
In the Spotlight Queen's ex-brother-in-law alleges the pair had an affair while she was pregnant with King's child
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 18 - 24 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 4 -10 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Berlusconi family vs. bunga bunga showgirls: the cash payments row
The Explainer Former Italian PM's children halt allowance paid to women involved in scandals and reportedly attempt to 'evict' them
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 28 October - 3 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Leonormania': can the princess revive Spain's royal family?
Talking Point The future queen's 18th birthday has seen her in spotlight for the first time
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 21 - 27 October
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why fears of another war between Armenia and Azerbaijan are growing
The Explainer After seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh region, further conflict between bitter enemies could draw in Turkey, Russia, France and Iran
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Are the Baltics under threat?
Today's big question Damage to undersea pipelines, bomb threats and cyberattacks increase suspicion of Russian hostility
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How Poland's centrist election victory could shake up the country
Talking Point The country shifted away from its right-wing populist party, but questions remain over a new government
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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