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How could escalation in the Middle East affect the global economy?
Today's Big Question Oil prices have already risen but wider conflict could see supply chains disrupted more broadly
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can the Conservative Party 'end the squabbling' and win again?
Today's Big Question The Tories have yet to come to terms with their crushing election defeat, say critics
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Will 'weirdly civil' VP debate move dial in US election?
Today's Big Question 'Diametrically opposed' candidates showed 'a lot of commonality' on some issues, but offered competing visions for America's future and democracy
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why has Iran held back on Israel?
Today's Big Question The Iran-backed Hezbollah has suffered devastating losses to Israel, but Iran has responded 'meekly' so far
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Who could be in a potential Harris Cabinet?
Today's Big Question Speculation is already brewing about who could occupy the top positions
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What does far-right election victory mean for Austria?
Today's Big Question The far-right, anti-migrant FPÖ has 'deep roots' in Austria's political history
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Can Israel fund a war on two fronts?
Today's Big Question Benjamin Netanyahu says he won't back down against Hezbollah, but analysts suggest his economy can't take it
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Has Russia's nuclear saber-rattling lost its edge?
Today's Big Question Kremlin worries repeated nuke threats have lost their potency
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Who controls Lebanon?
Today's Big Question Confronting Hezbollah would be an 'automatic recipe for civil war' within the highly sectarian state
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How much support does Hezbollah have in Lebanon?
Today's Big Question 'Political and social powerhouse' is backed along sectarian lines, though all sides are likely to rally behind the group should war with Israel break out
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Is the UK ready for floods?
Today's Big Question Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in England and Wales, with 'thousands' of flood defences in a state of disrepair
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Middle East crisis: is there really a diplomatic path forward?
Today's Big Question Recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah might have dented US influence in the conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why is Germany cracking down on migration?
Today's Big Question New border rules test the European Union
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Men in Gray suits: why the plots against Starmer's top adviser?
Today's Big Question Increasingly damaging leaks about Sue Gray reflect 'bitter acrimony' over her role and power struggle in new government
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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