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The Explainer
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The countries around the world without jury trials
The Explainer Legal systems in much of continental Europe and Asia do not rely on randomly selected members of the public
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How a UK wealth tax could work
A levy could be on the agenda as Rachel Reeves attempts to get the nation's finances back on track
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Israel's plan for confining all Palestinians in 'humanitarian city'
The Explainer Defence minister wants to establish zone in Gaza for displaced people – which they would not be allowed to leave – prompting accusations of war crimes
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The failed bombings of 21/7
The Explainer The unsuccessful attacks 'unnerved' London and led to a tragic mistake
The Explainer
Talking Points
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Keir Starmer's first year: a catalogue of errors
Talking Point The Prime Minister cuts a dash on the international stage, but at home seems detached from his own administration
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The mayor apparent: class warrior Zohran Mamdani triumphs in New York
Talking Point The victory of the 'unabashedly left-wing candidate' presents a threat for Republicans and a lesson for Democrats
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Hercules: Disney musical is a 'blast' for kids – but lacks imagination
Talking Point Family-friendly show has a 'larky' panto feel and 'radiant gospel-driven score'
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Under the Radar
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How fake-will fraudsters are snatching estates
Under The Radar Criminal gangs are producing dodgy documents to claim inheritances
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Retro tomatoes: a species of the plant is evolving backward
Under the radar Environmental factors may play a role
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The Swedish church at the centre of a Russian spy drama
Under The Radar The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of being an 'active tool' of Moscow's 'soft power'
Under The Radar
Speed Reads
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New tariffs set on 14 trading partners
Speed Read A new slate of tariffs will begin August 1 on imports from Japan, South Korea, Thailand and more
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New tariffs set on 14 trading partners
Speed Read A new slate of tariffs will begin on August 1, with rates ranging from 25% to 40% on imports from Japan, South Korea, Thailand and more
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Trump U-turns on weapons to Ukraine
Speed Read Unhappy with Putin, Trump decides the US will go back to arming Ukraine against Russia's attacks
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Elon Musk launching 'America Party'
Speed Read The tech mogul promised to form a new political party if Trump's megabill passed Congress
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More From The Week
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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth Nato chief issues 'dire warning' of coordinated attacks by China and Russia
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The unsteady pace of Formula 1's US popularity
In Depth The racing sport is immensely popular in Europe but has seen mixed success in the US
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The week's best photos
In Pictures A strong kick, a T-Rex race, and more
By Anahi Valenzuela, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Should women be conscripted?
Podcast Plus, are digital ID cards inevitable? And why do women get more ACL injuries?
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'Blood on its hands'
Today's Newspapers A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages
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Pros and cons of using the death penalty
Pros and cons There's been a 'clear trend' away from the death penalty in recent decades, but the US 'remains an outlier'
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
Pros and cons