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How the biggest election year in history might play out
The Explainer Votes in world's biggest democracies, as well as its most 'despotic' and 'stressed' countries, face threats of violence and suppression
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Will Putin agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 2024?
Today's Big Question Russian leader 'ready to make a deal' amid growing opposition to war but 'no evidence' that Kyiv would cede territory
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary: a guide to Denmark's next king and queen
Why everyone's talking about Queen Margrethe II is stepping down after 52 years on Denmark's throne
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Prague shooting: student kills 14 people at university
Speed reads Police believe suspect, who killed himself, may have shot his father before carrying out mass murder
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Israel-Palestine: why did the Oslo accords fail?
The Explainer 1993 peace deal recognised state of Israel and authority of PLO, but major stumbling blocks remained
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'Good democracies include their poorest citizens. The UK excludes them'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How immigration is dominating politics across Europe
The Explainer French president Emmanuel Macron is the latest European leader to come unstuck over tightening border controls
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American military aid to Ukraine is faltering. Can Europe pick up the slack?
Today's Big Question After decades of letting the U.S. take the lead, EU countries are being asked to do more
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Football violence: a return to the dark days in Europe?
Talking Point Turkish referee is punched on pitch as hooliganism is reported to be 'rife' across the continent
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Rise of the right: big gains predicted for Eurosceptics in EU elections
Under the Radar Far-right support may be propelled by a rejection of the 'Brussels bureaucracy' and 'precarious' lives
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What 2024 election in Russia will tell us about Vladimir Putin's grip on power
The Explainer President announces bid to run for fifth term – and he could hold on to power until 2036
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Queen Letizia and a Spanish royal scandal
Why everyone's talking about Queen's ex-brother-in-law alleges the pair had an affair while she was pregnant with King's child
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Quiz of The Week: 18 - 24 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Quiz of The Week: 4 -10 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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