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Peter Dutton
In the Spotlight Liberal's 'hard-man' leader now frontrunner to beat incumbent Anthony Albanese in upcoming election
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The Week Unwrapped: What's happening to Afghan women cricketers?
Podcast Plus, can AI understand religion? And are we losing the war against rats?
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James Birch shares his favourite books
The Week Recommends The curator and art dealer picks works by Mikhail Lermontov, Negley Farson and others
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Iconic: a 'compact but brilliant' exhibition
The Week Recommends 'Charismatic' show explores how artists are inspired by photography
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Companion: Sophie Thatcher brings 'wonderful delicacy' to robotic girlfriend
The Week Recommends Slick sci-fi thriller is 'clever, funny and exquisitely cast'
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Properties of the week: buildings by celebrated architects
The Week Recommends Featuring homes in Dorset, Norfolk and Somerset
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The Secret Painter: Joe Tucker's 'witty and touching' memoir explores lifelong hidden talent
The Week Recommends A 'fitting tribute' to a man who explored working-class communities in his art
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Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright – theatre spin-off is 'all-encompassing fun'
The Week Recommends Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith bring their darkly comic BBC series to the stage
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You're Cordially Invited: Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell star in 'gag-per-minute' rom-com
The Week Recommends Set against the backdrop of a 'weekend wedding nightmare' the film is full of 'low-rent fun'
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Brian and Maggie: Harriet Walter 'captures the essence' of Margaret Thatcher
The Week Recommends James Graham's two-part Channel 4 drama is an 'absorbing study of politics, class and conflicted loyalties'
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Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch
Today's Big Quesiton Both Labour and Tory leaders 'looking weak' as they struggle to deal with Nigel Farage's insurgent populism
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Pros and cons of tariffs
Pros and Cons Mainstream economists are 'generally sceptical' levies on imports can protect domestic industries and promote prosperity
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Ukraine war: who are Russia's allies?
In Depth Moscow turns to authoritarian regimes Asia and the Middle East as well as historic apartheid-era support from South Africa
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Can the UK avoid the Trump tariff bombshell?
Today's Big Question President says UK is 'way out of line' but it may still escape worst of US trade levies
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'Swimming in the sky' in northern Brazil
The Week Recommends The pools of Lençóis Maranhenses are clear and blue
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An ailing Pope Francis – and the vultures circling in the Vatican
Talking Point Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a battle
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Brodet (fish stew) recipe
The Week Recommends This hearty dish is best accompanied by a bowl of polenta
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Phone hacking: victory for Prince Harry?
Talking Point Even those who do not share the royal's views about the press should 'commend' his dedication to pursuing wrongdoing
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Donald Trump's grab for the Panama Canal
The Explainer The US has a big interest in the canal through which 40% of its container traffic passes
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Best memoirs and biographies to read in 2025
The Week Recommends Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – from Cher to Oliver Sacks
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Best novels: top books to read this year
The Week Recommends Some of the most engaging novels of 2024, from Banal Nightmare by Halle Butler to Rosarita by Anita Desai
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The Week Unwrapped: Are our phones fuelling a Congolese militia?
Podcast Plus, what's behind a spate of hate crimes in Australia? And why is carbon monoxide the new 'drug' of choice for cyclists?
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Top UK restaurants 2025
The Week Recommends Featuring a classic bistro, a country pub and a celebrity hot spot
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Peter Florence shares books that spark debate
The Week Recommends Co-founder of Hay Festival chooses works by Robert Macfarlane, Marion Turner and others
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