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Why Britain is struggling to stop the ransomware cyberattacksThe Explainer New business models have greatly lowered barriers to entry for criminal hackers
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Greene’s rebellion: a Maga hardliner turns against TrumpIn the Spotlight The Georgia congresswoman’s independent streak has ‘not gone unnoticed’ by the president
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Crossword: October 26, 2025The Week's daily crossword puzzle
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What’s behind the surge in homeschooling?Speed Read Number of children being educated at home has risen by 27% to almost 58,000
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The Week Unwrapped podcast: Bio-weapons, Mongolians and bad educationIn Depth Are English GCSEs too boring? Are ‘ethnic bio-weapons’ on the horizon? And is Mongolia the next global power player?
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