Politics
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Trump's drug war is now a real shooting war
Talking Points The Venezuela boat strike was 'not a mere law enforcement action'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The men who could succeed Vladimir Putin
In Depth His reign can't last forever. Who are the leading alternatives?
By David Faris Last updated
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What is Boris Johnson doing now?
In Depth Former prime minister under fire for using contacts made in No. 10
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Last updated
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Why can't France hold on to its prime ministers?
Today's Big Question Spiralling debt, ageing population and cultural refusal to accept budget cuts – despite high welfare spending – have been turbocharged by Emmanuel Macron
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The runners and riders for the Labour deputy leadership
The Explainer Race to replace Angela Rayner likely to come down to Starmer loyalist vs. soft-left MP supported by backbenchers and unions
By The Week UK Published
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Burkina Faso's misinformation war
Under The Radar The president of the West African country has quickly become the face of a viral, AI-powered propaganda campaign
By Abby Wilson Published
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How should Keir Starmer right the Labour ship?
Today's Big Question Rightward shift on immigration and welfare not the answer to 'haemorrhaging of hope, trust and electoral support'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Why are Trump's health rumors about more than just presidential fitness?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Extended absences and unexplained bruises have raised concerns about both his well-being and his administration's transparency
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The Secret Service is reportedly facing a massive sniper shortage
The Explainer The agency is reportedly dealing with a 73% shortage
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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White House defends boat strike as legal doubts mount
Speed Read Experts say there was no legal justification for killing 11 alleged drug-traffickers
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Reform ready for government?
Today's Big Question Party wants to pivot from protest to power as it gathers for annual conference
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can US tourism survive Trump's policies?
Today's Big Question The tourist economy is 'heading in the wrong direction'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Florida wages crosswalk war on public displays of pride
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign comes for colorful crosswalks, as Florida residents engage in guerrilla graffiti as a form of resistance
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Should Angela Rayner resign?
Today's Big Question Deputy prime minister anxiously awaits the outcome of ethics adviser's investigation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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