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Donald Trump’s week in Asia: can he shift power away from China?
Today's Big Question US president’s whirlwind week of diplomacy aims to bolster economic ties and de-escalate trade war with China
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The Icelandic women’s strike 50 years on
In The Spotlight The nation is ‘still no paradise’ for women, say campaigners
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Greene’s rebellion: a Maga hardliner turns against Trump
In the Spotlight The Georgia congresswoman’s independent streak has ‘not gone unnoticed’ by the president
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Autumn Budget: will Rachel Reeves raid the rich?
Talking Point To fill Britain’s financial black hole, the Chancellor will have to consider everything – except an income tax rise
By The Week UK Published
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Five takeaways from Plaid Cymru’s historic Caerphilly by-election win
The Explainer The ‘big beasts’ were ‘humbled’ but there was disappointment for second-placed Reform too
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump wants to exert control over federal architecture
The Explainer Beyond his ballroom, Trump has several other architectural plans in mind
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump expands boat strikes to Pacific, killing 5 more
Speed Read The US military destroyed two more alleged drug smuggling boats in international waters
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Reform UK: are the ‘cracks’ appearing?
Talking Point Farage’s party continues to dominate the polls but internal squabbles could scupper its quest for power
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The WW2 ‘massacre’ dividing Senegal and France
Under the Radar A new investigation found the 1944 Thiaroye attack on ‘unarmed’ African soldiers was ‘premeditated’, and far deadlier than previously recorded
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Can Gen Z uprisings succeed where other protest movements failed?
Today's Big Question Apolitical and leaderless, youth-led protests have real power but are vulnerable to the strongman opportunist
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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The two-child benefit cap: should it be lifted?
The Explainer Labour MPs have long disliked the policy of limiting benefits for families with more than two children
By The Week UK Published
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Trump, Putin set summit as Zelenskyy lands in DC
Speed Read Trump and Putin have agreed to meet in Budapest soon to discuss ending the war in Ukraine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Could US Tomahawk missiles help Ukraine end the war?
Today's Big Question Or is Trump bluffing?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Democrats vs. Republicans: who are US billionaires backing?
The Explainer Younger tech titans join 'boys' club throwing money and support' behind President Trump, while older plutocrats quietly rebuke new administration
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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