Politics
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Elon Musk's Trump tiff could be an opportunity for Democrats
TALKING POINTS As two of the world's most powerful people put the final nails in the coffin of their former friendship, Democrats are split over how to best capitalize on the breakup
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Five takeaways from Scottish Labour's surprising by-election win
The Explainer Result is a mixed bag for Keir Starmer but Reform UK remains ebullient
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump hits Africa, Middle East with new travel ban
Speed Read The travel ban bars visitors from 12 countries and restricts entry from seven
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Having a mayor: Starmer's struggles with devolved leaders
Talking Point Andy Burnham made public criticisms of the Labour government policies without specifically naming Keir Starmer or Rachel Reeves
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The 50-year battle for Western Sahara
The Explainer UK is latest country to back Moroccan plan to end decades-long dispute with Algerian-backed Polisario Front
By The Week UK Published
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A running list of all the celebrities Trump has pardoned
IN DEPTH Reality stars, rappers and disgraced politicians have received some of the high-profile pardons doled out by the president
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Should it be easier to deport foreign criminals?
The Explainer Is human rights law making it too hard to deport foreign nationals who have committed serious crimes?
By The Week Published
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The Chagos Islands: Starmer's 'lousy deal'
Talking Point The PM's adherence to 'legalism' has given Mauritius a 'gift from British taxpayers'
By The Week UK Published
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The Biden cover-up: a 'near-treasonous' conspiracy
Talking Point Using 'Trumpian' tactics, the former president's inner circle maintained a conspiracy of silence around his cognitive and physical decline
By The Week UK Published
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Judge blocks push to bar Harvard foreign students
speed read Judge Allison Burroughs sided with Harvard against the Trump administration's attempt to block the admittance of international students
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What's next for Elon Musk?
Today's Big Question The world's richest man has become 'disillusioned' with politics – but returning to his tech empire presents its own challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk departs Trump administration
speed read The former DOGE head says he is ending his government work to spend more time on his companies
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US trade court nullifies Trump's biggest tariffs
speed read The US Court of International Trade says Trump exceeded his authority in imposing global tariffs
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How the Arctic became a geopolitical flashpoint
The Explainer The UK is working with Nato allies in the Arctic Circle to prepare for potential Russian aggression
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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