Politics
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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'
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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
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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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Will the UK recognise Palestine as a state?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing on Keir Starmer, but is the Palestinian statehood debate a 'distraction'?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What the CIA just revealed about its Lee Harvey Oswald connection
The Explainer The agency has admitted a key fact about Oswald for the first time
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Are we facing a summer of riots?
Today's Big Question Anti-immigrant unrest in Essex has sparked fears of a summer of disorder
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Epstein: Why MAGA won’t move on
Feature Trump's supporters are turning on him after he denied the existence of Epstein's client list
By The Week US Published
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Japan's prime minister feels pressure after election losses
Speed Read Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in office
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Who stands to gain – and lose – from 16-year-old voters?
Today's Big Question Many assume Labour will benefit but move could 'backfire' if Greens, a new hard-left party or Reform continue to pick up momentum
By The Week UK Published
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