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A deal that could change the face of Middle East politics
Under the radar Saudi Arabia has signalled it may be ready to normalise ties with Israel as part of a US-brokered deal
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Is Trump’s Jim Jordan endorsement about the speakership or himself?
Today's Big Question By backing his longtime congressional ally, the former President keeps an eye out for number one.
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Kenyan police could make Haiti's problems worse
Talking point Haiti has a history of disastrous foreign interventions. Kenyan police are accused of brutality. Now the two will mix.
By Joel Mathis Published
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'The beginning of the end'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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Laurence Fox: cancelled by GB News?
Talking Point Demise of controversial commentator hasn't deflected criticism of the broadcaster
By The Week Staff Published
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'Seismic' Labour win in Scotland may ease Starmer's path to No.10
Speed Read A 20% swing from SNP to Labour 'transforms the Scottish political weather'
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Trump reportedly shared US nuclear submarine secrets with loose-lipped Australian billionaire
Speed Read Special counsel Jack Smith is aware of Trump's alleged disclosure to a foreigner who belonged to the Mar-a-Lago club
By Peter Weber Published
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Is Rep. Patrick McHenry a major player or a transitionary flash in the pan?
Today's Big Question With nebulous authority over a fractured Republican caucus, the newly installed speaker pro tempore has his work cut out for him.
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High interest rates are changing everything you know about the economy and governing
Talking Point In Washington, deficits suddenly matter again
By Joel Mathis Published
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'Some bad ideas just won't die'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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Will Ukraine join the EU?
Today's Big Question Enlargement would require the European Union to undertake significant and 'painful' reforms
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Will Donald Trump win the 2024 Republican nomination?
In Depth The former president is vying for the White House again, but sentiment within the GOP is mixed
By Justin Klawans Last updated
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Five key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference
The Explainer Divisive speeches on immigration and gender issues have prompted consternation among the party's centrists
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Will Matt Gaetz's push to oust Kevin McCarthy backfire on him?
Talking Point Some Republicans are calling for the Florida Republican to be expelled from the House
By Justin Klawans Published
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