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Why Trump is so focused on getting a Nobel Peace Prize
The Explainer A recent poll found that three-quarters of Americans say Trump doesn’t deserve the award
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Rise of the far-right: what’s behind the popularity of Vox in Spain?
The Explainer Disillusioned younger voters are being drawn to Santiago Abascal’s party
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why the UK’s drug pricing scheme is under pressure
The Explainer Eli Lilly says scheme effectively charges pharmaceutical firms ‘for our own success’
By The Week UK Published
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The conditions inside asylum-seeker hotels
The Explainer Investigators have discovered ‘cramped rooms’ and ‘suicidal’ residents
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why are autism rates increasing?
The Explainer Medical experts condemn Trump administration’s claim that paracetamol during pregnancy is linked to rising rates of neurodevelopmental disorder in US and UK
By The Week UK Published
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Behind the ‘Boriswave’: Farage plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain
The Explainer The problem of the post-Brexit immigration surge – and Reform’s radical solution
By The Week UK Published
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Trouble on the seas as cruise ship crime rates rise
The Explainer Crimes on ships reached nearly a two-year high in 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is duty-free shopping worth it?
the explainer How to determine whether you are actually getting a good deal
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Is free speech under threat in Britain?
The Explainer The Trump administration thinks that free speech is in retreat in Britain. What do we mean by freedom of speech, and is it in danger?
By The Week UK Published
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Smart glasses and unlocking ‘superintelligence’
The Explainer Meta unveiled a new model of AI smart glasses this week, with some features appearing ‘unfinished’ at a less-than-perfect launch
By Abby Wilson Published
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The Taliban wages war on high-speed internet
THE EXPLAINER A new push to cut nationwide access to the digital world is taking Afghanistan back to the isolationist extremes of decades past
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What the 2025 Autumn Budget could mean for your wallet
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reveal her latest plan to balance the nation’s finances in November
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Kim Ju Ae: North Korea’s next leader?
The Explainer Kim Jong Un’s young daughter is being seen as his ‘recognised heir’ following a high-profile public appearance at China summit
By Abby Wilson Published
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The UK’s opioid crisis: why the stats don’t add up
The Explainer A new report has revealed that the UK’s total of opioid-related deaths could be much greater than official figures show
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Democrats’ strategy to woo voters for 2026: religion
The Explainer Politicians like Rob Sand and James Talarico have made a name for themselves pushing their faith
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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