Politics

What is the first thing you see in the morning?The football scores online. Describe the view from where you are right now.Grilled chicken salad for the staff meal at work. Is there a view you can’t quite forget?My family at …

Since Abraham-Louis Breguet first opened his business on the Île de la Cité in Paris in 1775, Breguet has been one of the most respected and storied watch brands in the world. Indeed, the list of its achievements is remarkable …

“If we aren’t prepared to fight for our freedom and way of life as we have always done, then we will become prey in a world of predators.” That was the response of Patrick Sanders, former head of the British …

Critics call him the “Prince of Darkness”, his autobiography is “The Third Man”, but now Peter Mandelson is very much in the spotlight as the new UK ambassador to the US. The architect of New Labour, former MP for Hartlepool, …

“A pre-emptive and proactive policy is always better when it comes to Trump,” said the former Indian ambassador to the US, Harsh V Shringla –and current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems very much to agree. As Modi prepares for …

When a natural disaster strikes, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. But unfair as it may seem, tax day — typically April 15th — will come around no matter what. The good news: “Historically, the Internal Revenue …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. In a world that has become increasingly overwhelming, the allure of escapism through reading is …

Diamonds, once the ultimate symbol of opulence and wealth, may be on their way out. With the prevalence of lab-grown alternatives and an overall decrease in demand, natural diamond companies are being forced to drop their prices. But the market …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Pagan Kennedy‘s new book, “The Secret History of the Rape Kit,” recounts how a forgotten …

South Miami (Image credit: Courtesy image) This 1950 boho nature retreat, 10 miles from downtown, is tucked into a wooded property crossed by the Snapper Creek Canal. The three-bedroom villa features terrazzo floors, exposed-wood walls and ceilings, a skylight, a …

Polo is already known for its “frenetic pace” but in Argentina the sport is about to become “even quicker”, said The Times. Scientists in the polo-obsessed nation have produced the world’s first genetically edited horses, modifying DNA from a champion …

“Do not obey in advance.” In his classic book “On Tyranny,” that is historian Timothy Snyder’s first rule for resisting a slide from democracy into authoritarian rule. Most of the power that autocrats accumulate, he warns, “is freely given” out …

‘School choice revs up again in the states’ The Wall Street Journal editorial board School choice has been “on a roll in Republican-led states, and the momentum is continuing this year,” says The Wall Street Journal editorial board. That’s “all …

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to sideline Congress and the courts in remaking American government, some believe we are in the midst of a constitutional crisis. One camp argues the moment of reckoning has already arrived. The …

What happened Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove Monday ordered federal prosecutors in Manhattan to drop their corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in part so he could “devote full attention and resources” to aiding President Donald …

What happened Hamas said Monday it was postponing its next release of Israeli hostages “until further notice,” accusing Israel of violating the fragile ceasefire in their Gaza war. Israel said Hamas’ move violated the ceasefire and instructed Israeli troops to …

Artificial intelligence has been taking center stage in the technological frontier, but it is not the only technology businesses need to prepare for. In the future, AI will combine with other advancing technologies to create a new wave of personalized …

What happened A federal judge in Rhode Island said Monday that the White House was not complying with his order to release billions in congressionally approved federal grants that President Donald Trump froze in a controversial executive order. The rebuke …

In these early days of his second term in office, Trump continues to propose wild ideas. Because, at his core, Trump is a salesman — one whose primary offering is himself, whether in name, ideology or commercial opportunism. His attitude …

(Image credit: John Deering / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate) (Image credit: Dario Castillejos / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: R.J. Matson / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Dana Summers / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency) (Image …

A small prototype jet has broken the sound barrier, making it a possible successor to Concorde more than two decades after the iconic aircraft disappeared from our skies. The test flight might have come “years later than expected and lasted …

If what feels like the longest, coldest winter has you daydreaming about hot sun, arid plains and majestic beasts, a week or two on safari in Africa will have you all thawed out. But where are the best places to …

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, has been barred from entering the US, becoming the first person to be hit by Donald Trump’s sanctions against the beleaguered tribunal. The US president has accused the ICC – …

A charred scroll from the Roman town of Herculaneum has been digitally “unwrapped”, allowing researchers to peer inside the ancient document after 2,000 years. One word appears more than once in the text that’s been deciphered so far, so experts …

CROSSWORD – FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (Image credit: The Week) SUDOKU – FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (Image credit: The Week)

CROSSWORD – FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (Image credit: The Week) SUDOKU – FEBRUARY 14, 2025 (Image credit: The Week)

The federal government is going into business. President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 signed an executive order establishing a sovereign wealth fund to “promote the long-term financial health and international leadership of the United States.” America’s new sovereign wealth fund …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Restaurants are not home kitchens. An obvious statement, yet a pertinent one in the cookbook …

‘Myanmar’s scam centers require a global response’ The Washington Post editorial board Scammer compounds are “run by Chinese criminal syndicates mostly based in Myanmar’s lawless border regions,” but “so far, little coordinated effort has been made to stop them,” says …

With 13 Oscar nominations this year, “Emilia Pérez” is easily one of the most talked-about films of the award season, boasting major Hollywood star power in lead actresses Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, and earning an 11-minute standing ovation at …

As a tax on imported goods, tariffs imposed by the U.S. may be intended to place a burden on other countries. But all too often, according to economists, American consumers will end up paying a price, too. How does that …

Democrats have been discombobulated by the Trump administration’s “shock and awe” upending of American government. Republicans control the White House, Congress and the Supreme Court, leaving the minority party feeling hamstrung in its opposition. The Democratic Party “got off to …

Since her election to the House of Representatives in 2020, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has courted one controversy after another with her status as a high-profile supporter of President Trump often shielding her from consequences. House Democrats voted to …