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Is it time to end the China trade war?
Talking Point The U.S. aims to dial down China trade tensions after years of tit-for-tat tariffs and bans on advanced technology sales
By Harold Maass Published
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Nasty noughties: a cultural reckoning?
Talking Point Has popular culture evolved since the 'cruelty' of the early 2000s?
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Ukrainian military has ‘shown how the Russian army can be beaten’
Talking Point Recent Ukrainian frontline advances may offer hope for its counter-offensive
By The Week Staff Published
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Protests in Syria: could they bring down the Assad regime?
Talking Point Threat to power grows amid poverty, inflation and ‘botched’ response to earthquake
By The Week Staff Published
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Elon Musk: the shocking degree of power wielded by an erratic billionaire
Talking Point Washington has spent billions pushing for alternatives to SpaceX, but they’ve failed to deliver
By The Week Staff Published
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India or Bharat? G20 invitation fuels speculation over name change
Talking Point Rumours are circulating that the government is preparing a new name in a bid to break with the country’s colonial past
By Arion McNicoll Published
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France bans vegan ‘steaks’ and ‘ribs’
Talking Point French farmers and meat producers have long argued terms like ‘vegan sausage’ confuse customers
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Are public marriage proposals getting out of hand?
Talking Point Previously private moment is ‘becoming a public event’ as companies cash in
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Police told to target shoplifters
Talking Point Policing Minister Chris Philp calls on forces to investigate thefts even if goods worth less than £200
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Paris bans e-scooter rentals
Talking Point Electric vehicles were popular with younger residents but older Parisians swung the crucial referendum
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Dogs in public places: paw form or about time?
Talking Point Canine pets are being welcomed into UK churches, restaurants and even cinemas
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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France’s abaya robe ban in schools: overreach from the state?
Talking Point A move denounced by Muslim leaders, but welcomed by the far right, and head teachers
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Luis Rubiales and Spanish football’s MeToo moment
Talking Point Furore over Spanish FA president’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss overshadows World Cup triumph
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The AI stock market wave: chancing an Arm?
Talking Point The SoftBank-owned British chip designer has started the countdown for a Nasdaq IPO in a snub to the London Stock Exchange
By The Week Staff Published
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