Politics
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Inside Minnesota’s extensive fraud schemes
The Explainer The fraud allegedly goes back to the Covid-19 pandemic
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Who is paying for Europe’s €90bn EU loan?
Today’s Big Question Kyiv secures crucial funding but the EU ‘blinked’ at the chance to strike a bold blow against Russia
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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What is the global intifada?
The Explainer Police have arrested two people over controversial ‘globalise the intifada’ chants
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump vows naval blockade of most Venezuelan oil
Speed Read The announcement further escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Labour changing course on Brexit?
Today's Big Question Party sees economic and political benefit to closer ties, as it announces return to Erasmus scheme
By The Week UK Published
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Kushner drops Trump hotel project in Serbia
Speed Read Affinity Partners pulled out of a deal to finance a Trump-branded development in Belgrade
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How cryptocurrency is changing politics
In The Spotlight From electoral campaigns to government investments, crypto is everywhere and looks like it’s here to stay
By Alex Kerr Published
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Are Trump’s peace deals unraveling?
Today’s Big Question Violence flares where the president claimed success
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Bulgaria’s rocky road to the euro
Under The Radar Government has resigned just 20 days before the nation joins the eurozone
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Mental health: Wes Streeting jumps on ‘overdiagnosis’ bandwagon
Talking Point Health secretary orders independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services
By The Week UK Published
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The issue dividing Israel: ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers
In the Spotlight A new bill has solidified the community’s ‘draft evasion’ stance, with this issue becoming the country’s ‘greatest internal security threat’
By The Week UK Published
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Nigel Farage’s £9mn windfall: will it smooth his path to power?
In Depth The record donation has come amidst rumours of collaboration with the Conservatives and allegations of racism in Farage's school days
By The Week UK Published
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Abrego García freed from jail on judge’s order
Speed Read The wrongfully deported man has been released from an ICE detention center
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will there be peace before Christmas in Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Discussions over the weekend could see a unified set of proposals from EU, UK and US to present to Moscow
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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