Politics
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Hip hop in the Himalayas: Balendra Shah, Nepal’s next prime ministerIn the Spotlight Millennial ex-rapper has brought a ‘pugnacious’ energy to Nepal’s geriatric political establishment
By The Week UK Published
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Why do the US and Israel seem to be fighting two different Iran wars?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Cooperation doesn’t necessarily mean unity when it comes to each nation’s end goals for the growing Middle East conflict
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump board clears path to mint Trump gold coinSpeed Read US laws and traditions typically prevent putting living presidents on currency
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pentagon’s $200B Iran war request rattles CongressSpeed Read It comes as oil prices also rose above $119 per barrel
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What’s happening with the Welsh elections?The Explainer Close race for Senedd seats but most Welsh voters unsure how new ballot system works
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is Britain becoming less charitable?The Explainer Fewer people are donating money to charities amid cost-of-living and trust concerns
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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James Talarico: Christian politician is beacon of hope for DemocratsIn the Spotlight Talarico’s ‘overt Christianity’ could be the secret to winning the Democrats their first Texas senator since 1988
By The Week UK Published
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How will the Iran war widen the rift between the US and China?Today's Big Question Trump asks to delay planned summit with Xi
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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If the shoe doesn’t fit: Trump and his footwearUnder The Radar US president is gifting oversized Oxfords to his team
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is it too late for Trump to declare victory in Iran?Today's Big Question Allies worry the exit strategies are slipping out of reach
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is in China’s new ‘ethnic unity’ law?In the Spotlight Xi Jinping backs effort to assimilate minority ethnic groups
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Judge pauses most of RFK Jr.’s vaccine agendaSpeed Read The judge said Kennedy had likely violated numerous administrative procedures
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will Israel’s war in Lebanon outlast Iran conflict?Today’s Big Question Israel has launched a ‘significant’ ground offensive against Hezbollah, which could have ‘devastating humanitarian consequences’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Hegseth: Waging a ‘macho’ war in IranFeature Is this weakening support for the war?
By The Week US Published
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