Politics
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EU Nordic expansion: why would Iceland and Norway want in?
Today’s Big Question Trump’s tariffs and threats to seize Nato ally Greenland are fuelling support for joining the bloc, with its implied security as well as economic benefits
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why Obama’s White House didn’t ‘see Trump coming’
In The Spotlight Newly released oral history of the Obama years suggests Trump was a blind spot for the Democrat
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Top general said to warn Trump of Iran attack risks
speed read The Trump administration is considering an attack on Iran, despite cautioning from the Pentagon’s top general Dan Caine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Labour Together’s ‘smear campaign’ against journalists
The Explainer Claim that Starmerite think tank paid PR firm to dig up dirt on Sunday Times reporters ‘cuts to the heart of Number 10’
By The Week UK Published
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Can Keir Starmer save the Chagos deal?
Today's Big Question Opponents confident they can scupper controversial agreement as PM faces a race against time to get it over the line
By The Week UK Published
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Crisis in Cuba: a ‘golden opportunity’ for Washington?
Talking Point The Trump administration is applying the pressure, and with Latin America swinging to the right, Havana is becoming more ‘politically isolated’
By The Week UK Published
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Why is the Trump administration talking about ‘Western civilization’?
Talking Points Rubio says Europe, US bonded by religion and ancestry
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump touts pledges at 1st Board of Peace meeting
Speed Read At the inaugural meeting, the president announced nine countries have agreed to pledge a combined $7 billion for a Gaza relief package
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What is Donald Trump's net worth?
In Depth The president has nearly doubled his fortune since taking office, using the vast regulatory powers of the American government to enrich himself and his family
By David Faris Last updated
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Should the EU and UK join Trump’s board of peace?
Today's Big Question After rushing to praise the initiative European leaders are now alarmed
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Antonia Romeo and Whitehall’s women problem
The Explainer Before her appointment as cabinet secretary, commentators said hostile briefings and vetting concerns were evidence of ‘sexist, misogynistic culture’ in No. 10
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Local elections 2026: where are they and who is expected to win?
The Explainer Labour is braced for heavy losses and U-turn on postponing some council elections hasn’t helped the party’s prospects
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Things Donald Trump has said about women
In Depth The president has a long history of controversial remarks about the opposite sex
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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Witkoff and Kushner tackle Ukraine, Iran in Geneva
Speed Read Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held negotiations aimed at securing a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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