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Geert Wilders: the far-right leader set for political comeback in the Netherlands
Under the Radar Anti-Islamic MP emerges as potential kingmaker in Dutch general election
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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The appeal of Argentina's radical libertarian Javier Milei
Talking Point Chainsaw-wielding Trump admirer and 'tantric sex coach' elected president thanks to beleaguered economy
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Europe’s migration crisis: how radical are the responses?
Talking Point Germany and Italy announce new tighter restrictions as tide turns on open borders
By The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 11-17 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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How Iceland deals with volcanic activity
The Explainer Scientists are closely monitoring seismic activity as threat of eruption looms
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Did the Biden-Xi meeting move the needle or maintain the status quo?
Today's Big Question The US and China seem poised for new era of Panda Diplomacy as tensions between the two superpowers remain high
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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SUVs: the scourge of the streets?
Talking Point 'Hulking vehicles' are more dangerous and polluting than smaller cars but offer a sense of safety
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Death of first non-binary judge in Mexico instils fear in LGBTQ+ community
Under the Radar Jesús Ociel Baena's suspected murder reveals dangers to transgender and non-binary people
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Kush: the drug destroying young lives in West Africa
The Explainer There has been a sharp rise in young addicts in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Xi-Biden meeting: what's in it for both leaders?
Today's Big Question Two superpowers seek to stabilise relations amid global turmoil but core issues of security, trade and Taiwan remain
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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US-led price cap on Russian oil 'almost completely circumvented'
Speed Read 'Almost none' of seaborne crude oil from Moscow stayed below $60 per barrel limit imposed by G7 and EU last year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is history repeating itself in Darfur?
Today's Big Question Escalation of violence, alleged atrocities and ethnic cleansing in civil war raise fears of genocide akin to 2003
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Sahra Wagenknecht: changing the face of German politics
Why everyone's talking about New party has 'caused an earthquake' in the country's political landscape
By The Week UK Published
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Ils versus ielles: the battle over the French language
Under the radar President Macron has decided to wade in over the fight to make French more inclusive
By The Week UK Published
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