Politics
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Biden arrives in Angola for historic Africa visit
Speed Read The president intends to strengthen U.S. ties with Africa and counter China's dominance in the region
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Who are Syria's resurgent rebels?
The Explainer Surprise Aleppo offensive, led by controversial faction, has blindsided Bashar al-Assad and his allies
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general
In the Spotlight Bondi was selected after Trump's first pick, Matt Gaetz, removed himself from contention
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What will Trump's mass deportations look like?
Today's Big Question And will the public go along?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Can Georgia protests halt pro-Russia drift?
Today's Big Question Government U-turn on EU accession sparks widespread unrest that echoes Ukraine's revolution a decade ago
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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French government on brink of collapse over budget stand-off
The Explainer Marine Le Pen gave French PM until today to buckle to her demands
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What does the assisted dying vote say about our changing society?
The majority of the British public support giving the terminally ill the right to end their lives
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Irish election: what's at stake?
Today's Big Question Weakened centrist coalition of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parties may have to share power with conservative independents
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Calin Georgescu: the 'Putin of Romania'
In the Spotlight Far-right outsider sends shockwaves through Europe after surprise first-round win in Sunday's presidential election
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Speed Read Both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Political dynasties at war in the Philippines
Under the Radar 'Fiercer, nastier, and more personal' rift between Marcos and Duterte factions risks splitting ruling coalition
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Khan supporters converge on Islamabad
Speed Read Protesters clashing with Pakistani authorities are demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Are Labour's work reforms up to the job?
Today's Big Question Labour plans to overhaul Jobcentres, cut NHS waiting times, and get young people into work in a bid to boost employment
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The winners and losers in Gaetz's rise and fall
The Explainer The implosion of Donald Trump's first pick to run the Department of Justice was part fluke, part feature and part forecast of the president-elect's incoming administration
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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