Politics
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Tesla's $29 billion Musk-centric gamble
IN THE SPOTLIGHT With sales slumping and its reputation battered, the EV automaker is betting big that its future depends on keeping mercurial CEO Elon Musk happy — and wealthy
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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India rejects Trump threat over Russian oil
Speed Read The president said he would raise tariffs on India for buying and selling Russian oil
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why is the world so divided over plastics?
Today's Big Question UN negotiations on first global plastic treaty are at stake, as fossil fuel companies, petrostates and plastic industry work to resist a legal cap on production
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The political weaponisation of Jimmy Savile
Talking Point Is Labour's attempt to link Nigel Farage with the notorious sex abuser an effective tactic or a misjudgement that could badly backfire?
By The Week UK Published
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Redistricting: How the GOP could win in 2026
Feature Trump pushes early redistricting in Texas to help Republicans keep control of the House in next year's elections
By 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 Barack Obama's net worth?
The Explainer Book royalties and entertainment mega-deals sustain the former president's financial portfolio more than eight years after he left office
By David Faris Last updated
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Your Party: Corbyn's comeback?
Talking Point New left-wing movement may not form the next government, but it might well contribute to the downfall of the current one
By The Week UK Published
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Cracks appear in MAGA's pro-Israel front
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As the world watches a humanitarian crisis unfold across Gaza, some of Israel's most staunchly conservative defenders have begun speaking out against its actions in the occupied territories
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Could Iran's water crisis be the regime's tipping point?
Today's Big Question Drought is a problem. So is government mismanagement.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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El Salvador scraps term limits, boosting Nayib Bukele
Speed Read New constitutional changes will allow presidents to seek reelection an indefinite number of times
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The countries that have recognized Palestinian statehood
The Explainer The United Kingdom has become the latest country to weigh in on the issue
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump sets new tariff rates as deadline nears
Speed Read New tariff rates for South Korea, Brazil and India announced
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Ghislaine Maxwell: angling for a Trump pardon
Talking Point Convicted sex trafficker's testimony could shed new light on president's links to Jeffrey Epstein
By Genevieve Bates Published
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