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1 day ago · When the US president promises something, we should believe him. By Jill Filipovic It is not easy to take Donald Trump seriously. He’s a buffoon who seemingly has no intellectual …

The return of America First. From trade wars to peace deals, Donald Trump’s ruthlessly transactional politics treats global crises as opportunities for American gain.

Mar 1, 2025 · Hamas and Israel have reached a precarious moment with the ceasefire accord they agreed on 15 January. The agreement, which paused the war, contains three phases, …

Mar 19, 2025 · Economic chaos and slumping polls: how cracks are appearing in Magaland. By Freddie Hayward In his inauguration speech in January, Donald Trump heralded a new …

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Nov 5, 2024 · Will Kamala Harris defy the odds and win the White House after a whirlwind 100-day campaign? Or will Donald Trump’s divisive strategy prove successful?

5 days ago · The Conservative Party is third place in the polls right now. And the council elections in a month’s time threaten to upend Tory fortunes even further in their east coast heartlands: …

Governments should not use economic forecasts as a cover for political choices. Economic pain will mean more political pain for Labour. Rachel Reeves will struggle to avoid raising taxes at …