Politics
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Was ‘lame’ Keir Starmer destined to fail?Today’s Big Question Outgoing PM never recovered from rocky first impression, but likely successor Andy Burnham will need more than charisma to stave off populist challengers
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The Belfast riots: an anti-migrant ‘pogrom’In the Spotlight Disorder over migrant knife attack shines a light on new era of political violence fuelled by social media
By The Week UK Published
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Trump pulls intel nominee, demands voting lawSpeed Read Trump canceled the nominee’s hearing hours before it was set to start
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Georgia Republicans drop 2028 redistricting pushSpeed Read The decision marked a major setback for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R)
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump and Iranian president sign 60-day truceSpeed Read The 60-day period will include negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Does Wes Streeting have any hope of becoming prime minister?Today's Big Question Former health secretary faces ‘formidable’ obstacles but allies say he’ll ‘make up ground’ once leadership contest is underway
By The Week UK Published
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FBI says it thwarted attack on White House UFC eventSpeed Read Five suspects were reportedly arrested following the FBI investigation
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Georgia GOP voters rebuff Trump’s governor pickSpeed Read Trump’s choice in Oklahoma will also face a runoff
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The UK’s five greatest prime ministersIn Depth New YouGov poll gives the latest indication of the fame and popularity of the UK’s past leaders
By Will Barker, The Week UK Last updated
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Hungary moves to block Orbán return to powerSpeed Read Orbán had served as Hungary’s leader for over a decade
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Does the G7 still matter?Today's Big Question Top-nation summit has ‘lost much of its relevance’ in Donald Trump’s world, say diplomats ahead of annual gathering in Évian-les-Bains
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Trump hosts birthday cage match at White HouseSpeed Read The president turned 80-years-old over the weekend
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Assisted dying bill: could resurrected legislation succeed?Today's Big Question Labour MP set to bring back bill that ran out of time to become law – amid talk of enforcing it with Parliaments Act
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Brexit 10 years on: a decade of national ‘Bregret’?Talking Point Economists are still squabbling about how much Brexit has cost
By The Week UK Published
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