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‘President Donald J. Trump: The End’
‘President Donald J. Trump: The End’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
20 Jan 2021
How should Biden handle Trump’s legacy?
How should Biden handle Trump’s legacy?
Outgoing president retains a solid core of support even as impeachment lingers over him
20 Jan 2021
US accuses China of ‘genocide’ against Uighurs
US accuses China of ‘genocide’ against Uighurs
Mike Pompeo warns that the slaughter ‘is on-going’ as MPs vote against amendment to UK-China trade bill
20 Jan 2021
Who did Trump pardon on his last day in the White House?
Who did Trump pardon on his last day in the White House?
Rappers, financiers and former adviser Steve Bannon among dozens of people granted clemency
20 Jan 2021
Navigating business ethics in China
Navigating business ethics in China
Why vigilance and transparency are key to operating successfully in the world’s second-largest economy
20 Jan 2021
Loch Ness Monster ‘is a sea turtle’
Loch Ness Monster ‘is a sea turtle’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
20 Jan 2021
‘Time to dump Trump’
‘Time to dump Trump’
A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages
20 Jan 2021
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Incest allegation triggers French national reckoning
Incest allegation triggers French national reckoning
Waves of testimonies flood social media as member of Paris establishment faces abuse allegations
19 Jan 2021
Staying legal in China’s expanding markets
Staying legal in China’s expanding markets
You should get to know the red tape, but it doesn't need to stand in your way
19 Jan 2021
Independent panel slams China and WHO over Covid-19 response
Independent panel slams China and WHO over Covid-19 response
Long-awaited report says Beijing and the UN health agency acted too slowly to stop the spread
19 Jan 2021
Gwyneth Paltrow vagina candle explodes
Gwyneth Paltrow vagina candle explodes
And other stories from the stranger side of life
19 Jan 2021
How the world reported Alexei Navalny’s arrest
How the world reported Alexei Navalny’s arrest
Poisoned Russian opposition leader detained after returning home from Berlin
18 Jan 2021
What Joe Biden’s inauguration will look like
What Joe Biden’s inauguration will look like
Covid restrictions and fears of further violence have forced changes to ceremony
18 Jan 2021
Four ways being president destroyed Donald Trump’s brand
Four ways being president destroyed Donald Trump’s brand
Former business allies steering clear of outgoing president
18 Jan 2021
Tokyo Olympics: a state of emergency for Japan and the IOC
Tokyo Olympics: a state of emergency for Japan and the IOC
Preparations continue but public support weakens as coronavirus cases surge
18 Jan 2021
How an innovative geolocation app found its place in China
How an innovative geolocation app found its place in China
what3words business development lead Max Cumming reveals how knowledge and connections are vital for success in China
18 Jan 2021
Bringing UK tech to China
Bringing UK tech to China
techUK CEO, Julian David, explains the ins and outs of UK tech collaboration with China
18 Jan 2021
Connecting China: Building business bridges between East and West
Connecting China: Building business bridges between East and West
China-Britain Business Council director Mark Hedley explains how his organisation helps companies confront the challenges of expanding into China
18 Jan 2021
How Massive Analytic brought innovative AI to China
How Massive Analytic brought innovative AI to China
Founder and CEO, George Frangou, explains the great potential, and potential pitfalls, of taking artificial precognition to the Chinese market
18 Jan 2021
Mayor dog raises funds for playground
Mayor dog raises funds for playground
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Jan 2021
Parks, mindful robots and selfish vaccines
Parks, mindful robots and selfish vaccines
Will offices give way to green spaces? Are robots on the verge of mastering empathy? And what’s gone wrong with the EU’s vaccine plan?
15 Jan 2021
Europe scrambles to impose Covid-19 restrictions
Europe scrambles to impose Covid-19 restrictions
France introduces curfew as Germany considers tougher measures after deaths hit record high
15 Jan 2021
Quiz of The Week: 9 - 15 January
Quiz of The Week: 9 - 15 January
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
15 Jan 2021
Named: the UK city most likely to survive zombie apocalypse
Named: the UK city most likely to survive zombie apocalypse
And other stories from the stranger side of life
15 Jan 2021
Why Italy’s government is on the verge of collapse
Why Italy’s government is on the verge of collapse
Political crisis triggered as ex-PM withdraws party from governing coalition
14 Jan 2021
Republicans turn on Trump ahead of second impeachment
Republicans turn on Trump ahead of second impeachment
Senior Republicans less keen to protect their president at unprecedented new Senate trial
14 Jan 2021
US Secret Service screening inauguration troops for riot sympathisers
US Secret Service screening inauguration troops for riot sympathisers
National Guard members under investigation as mob member claims GOP lawmakers aided Capitol siege
14 Jan 2021
What we know about the Brazilian Covid strain
What we know about the Brazilian Covid strain
Government imposes travel ban in response to mutation that may evade antibodies
14 Jan 2021
EU says it is safe to eat worms
EU says it is safe to eat worms
And other stories from the stranger side of life
14 Jan 2021
Will Mitch McConnell be Donald Trump’s judge and jury?
Will Mitch McConnell be Donald Trump’s judge and jury?
Influential Republican senator gives nod to his party over impeachment proceedings
13 Jan 2021
Brexit could see Britons avoid EU speeding fines
Brexit could see Britons avoid EU speeding fines
Britain’s departure from the EU cancelled agreement on motoring offences
13 Jan 2021
Stalin-themed kebab shop closes after one day
Stalin-themed kebab shop closes after one day
And other stories from the stranger side of life
13 Jan 2021
Who will succeed Angela Merkel?
Who will succeed Angela Merkel?
German chancellor’s CDU party will elect a new leader this week
12 Jan 2021
Culture Unwrapped - art and entertainment after the pandemic
Culture Unwrapped - art and entertainment after the pandemic
The Week Unwrapped takes a whirlwind tour through the best art, music, fashion and culture that is yet to come
12 Jan 2021
