Politics
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Trump's LA deployment in limbo after court rulings
Speed Read Judge Breyer ruled that Trump's National Guard deployment to Los Angeles was an 'illegal' overreach. But a federal appellate court halted the ruling.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What's behind the Ballymena riots?
Today's Big Question Unrest has erupted in the Northern Irish town after the alleged sexual assault of a local girl by two Romanian-speaking teenagers
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Trump's LA immigration showdown casts shadow over upcoming World Cup
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Amid a massive anti-immigrant detention push, analysts have begun to worry about the United States' plan to host one of the world's biggest athletic events
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Youth Demand promises a 'revolution'
The Explainer New protest group picks up Just Stop Oil's mantle and vows to 'build a movement that is going to take control of the British state'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Five takeaways from Rachel Reeves' Spending Review
The Explainer The winners and losers as the government sets its budgets for the next four years
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Is Hamas losing control in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Balance of power among remaining leaders shifts as rival group emerges and population turns
By The Week UK Published
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Things Donald Trump has said about women
In Depth The president has a long history of controversial remarks about the opposite sex
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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What can Labour learn from the left in Denmark about immigration?
Today's Big Question The Nordic government's surprisingly strict approach has been hailed a success
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk's Trump tiff could be an opportunity for Democrats
TALKING POINTS As two of the world's most powerful people put the final nails in the coffin of their former friendship, Democrats are split over how to best capitalize on the breakup
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Five takeaways from Scottish Labour's surprising by-election win
The Explainer Result is a mixed bag for Keir Starmer but Reform UK remains ebullient
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump hits Africa, Middle East with new travel ban
Speed Read The travel ban bars visitors from 12 countries and restricts entry from seven
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Having a mayor: Starmer's struggles with devolved leaders
Talking Point Andy Burnham made public criticisms of the Labour government policies without specifically naming Keir Starmer or Rachel Reeves
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The 50-year battle for Western Sahara
The Explainer UK is latest country to back Moroccan plan to end decades-long dispute with Algerian-backed Polisario Front
By The Week UK Published
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A running list of all the celebrities Trump has pardoned
IN DEPTH Reality stars, rappers and disgraced politicians have received some of the high-profile pardons doled out by the president
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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