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Will the Senate be brave enough to block Donald Trump’s other outlandish nominees?
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Israel’s hardliners reckon Gaza’s chaos shows they must control it
Some looters run their own fiefs. Some are stronger than Hamas which, despite being battered by Israel, still controls parts ...
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Trump picks new attorney-general after Gaetz withdraws
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s victory and the fallout from the US election in 2024.
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The arrest warrant is a diplomatic disaster for Netanyahu
The ICC is meant to be a court of last resort that steps in when a country’s own courts fail to prosecute abuses. Israel’s ...
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Which shares have done best from the Trump trade?
DONALD TRUMP’S victory on November 5th was decisive. The reaction of America’s stockmarket was jubilant. On November 6th the S&P 500, an index of America’s biggest firms, leapt by 2.5% in anticipation ...
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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as America’s attorney-general
Editor’s note: This story was updated with the news that Donald Trump had selected Pam Bondi as his new nominee for ...
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Where is it actually cheaper to drive an electric car?
OWNERS OF ELECTRIC vehicles (EVs) have a lot to brag about. Their cars are quieter, smoother and nippier than petrol ...
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Too many master’s courses are expensive and flaky
Master’s degrees lasting one or two years are the biggest draw. These courses are necessary for jobs, such as teaching in ...