Politics
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What does recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
The Explainer UK government to recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel and Hamas meet conditions to descale conflict
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Does depopulation threaten humanity?
Talking Points Falling birth rates could create a 'smaller, sadder, poorer future'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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New White House guidance means federal employees could be hearing more religious talk at work
The Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is China's giant new hydropower dam a 'water bomb' aimed at India?
Today's Big Question River is a 'lifeline for millions' across Asia
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump contradicts Israel, says 'starvation' in Gaza
Speed Read The president suggests Israel could be doing more to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How did Qatar become the world's peacemaker?
Today's Big Question Strong relationships, ideological pragmatism and neutral positioning has made the tiny Gulf state 'the diplomatic capital of the world'
By The Week UK Published
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The Macrons v. Candace Owens: consequences for conspiracy theorists?
Talking Point French president and his wife are suing the right-wing influencer over bizarre claims Brigitte Macron was born a man
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can Gaza aid drops work?
Today's Big Question UN's Palestinian refugee agency calls plan a 'distraction and smokescreen' as pressure mounts on Israel to agree ceasefire and fully open land crossings
By The Week UK Published
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The "Epstein files": the scandal dogging Trump
Talking Point MAGA 'just grew angrier' as officials announced Epstein's 'client list' does not exist
By The Week UK Published
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Sorry not sorry: why Diane Abbott is suspended again
In the Spotlight The MP for Hackney North has made controversial remarks on racism, sparking a debate amid rising antisemitism
By The Week UK Published
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Is Trump actually going to prosecute Obama for 'treason'?
Today's Big Question Or is this just a distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Who and what is behind the Epping hotel protests?
The Explainer More than 17 people have been arrested in a series of protests outside a hotel in Essex
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Could Thailand and Cambodia really go to war?
Today's Big Question Thai leader has warned that recent hostilities over border dispute could lead to all-out conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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40 things Trump has said about war and the military
In Depth The president's willingness to talk bluntly about US foreign policy and the Americans who carry it out has often landed him in hot water
By David Faris Last updated
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