Politics
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Kamala Harris steps back on center stage
IN THE SPOTLIGHT In her first major speech since Donald Trump took office, the former presidential candidate took solid aim at this administration as speculation grows about her future
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Ukraine-US minerals deal: is Trump turning away from Putin?
Today's Big Question US shows 'exasperation' with Russia and signs agreement with Ukraine in what could be a significant shift in the search for peace
By Abby Wilson Published
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Ed Miliband, Tony Blair and the climate 'credibility gap'
Talking Point Comments by former PM Tony Blair have opened up Labour to attacks over its energy policies
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Trump's crypto 'sea change' upends Washington's finances
In the Spotlight By embracing digital currency, the White House is clearing a path for a new era in dubious self-enrichment
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Kneecap: the Belfast rappers courting controversy
In the Spotlight Trio, known for anti-British views and fierce support for Palestine, under fire for alleged call to murder MPs
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Canada's Liberals, Carney win national election
Speed Read The party of Prime Minister Mark Carney beat Conservative Pierre Poilievre thanks in part to Trump's trade war
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is the UK's two-party system finally over?
Today's Big Question 'Unprecedented fragmentation puts voters on a collision course with the electoral system'
By The Week UK Published
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Local elections 2025: where are they and who is expected to win?
The Explainer Reform UK predicted to make large gains, with 23 councils and six mayoralties up for grabs
By The Week UK Last updated
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The papal conclave's 'banned' cardinal
Under the Radar Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu fought for right to vote for the next pope, despite being convicted of embezzlement and stripped of privileges
By Genevieve Bates Published
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What is Barack Obama's net worth?
The Explainer Book royalties and entertainment mega-deals sustain the former president's financial portfolio more than eight years after he left office
By David Faris Last updated
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'We are not safer by sacrificing others'
instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Trump's war on academic freedom: how Harvard fought back
Talking Point Political pressure on institutions compromises academic independence – and risks damaging America's ability to attract international talent
By The Week UK Published
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Andrew Tate and the manosphere: a short guide
The Explainer It is widely believed that boys and young men are absorbing sexist attitudes online, from influencers in the manosphere
By The Week UK Published
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Why is Crimea a sticking point between Russia and Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Questions over control of the Black Sea peninsula are stymying the peace process
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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