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A 'nuclear timebomb': tensions rise over Ukraine power plant
Under the Radar Greenpeace accuses Vladimir Putin of threatening an 'unprecedented escalation' of war
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Why is Ireland one of the most pro-Palestinian countries?
Today's Big Question The country has shown some of the highest support for Palestinians among white-majority nations
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Biden's State of the Union gave Democrats hope but not much else
Talking Points The president was forceful and feisty in his address to congress — so why hasn't it moved the electoral needle?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Grandstanding about the existential threat climate change poses'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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South Dakota governor sued over Texas dentist promo
speed read Gov. Kristi Noem posted a video testimonial that may have been an "undisclosed advertisement"
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The state of Russian opposition after Navalny
The Explainer Potential challengers to Vladimir Putin have been jailed, exiled or barred from ballot
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Cuba's food shortage is leading to a humanitarian crisis
Under the Radar The country has turned to the U.N. for assistance as its economy falters
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is the West Bank's economy on the cusp of collapse?
Today's Big Question The seismic waves of Israel's ongoing siege of Gaza are being felt across the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians are scrambling for financial stability in a time of war.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Trickle-down economics is a scam'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Hur defends description of Biden's 'poor memory'
speed read Former special counsel Robert Hur defended disparaging remarks made about Biden's age in his report
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pentagon's surprise $300M for Ukraine
speed read The Pentagon is giving $300 million worth of military aid to Ukraine, mostly for ammunition
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Biden, Trump clinch nominations
speed read The current and former president have each secured enough delegates for an election rematch
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Britain's biggest political donors
The Explainer With the 2024 general election set to be the highest-spending contest ever we look at who is giving to which party and why
By The Week UK Published
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No escape from evil
Opinion Why it's not possible to flee politics and the news
By William Falk Published
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