14+ hour, 56+ min ago   (52+ words) A smiling Donald Trump spreads his arms and says, “If you do what I want, I’ll send everyone $5000!” A woman and a man in MAGA hats say, “You’re the greatest, President Trump! Hey, any word on those $5000 DOGE checks you…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (513+ words) Former prisoner George Desmond Kamurasi in line to be new king of Tooro but will he accept crown? A non-league footballer who “revs up teammates with F-bombs in a thick London accent” has become the “unlikely successor to the throne…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (370+ words) Rafi Schwartz has worked as a politics writer at The Week since 2022, where he covers elections, Congress and the White House. He was previously a contributing writer with Mic focusing largely on politics, a senior writer with Splinter News, a…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (335+ words) Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (374+ words) Members of decentralised group commit ‘violence for the sake of violence’ Hundreds of arrests across dozens of countries have been linked to “The Com”, an online community of predominantly young men who carry out acts of violence termed nihilistic extremism....

5+ day, 51+ min ago   (289+ words) Regent expected to veto citizens’ initiative legalising abortion as he consolidates dynasty’s power over tiny Alpine nation Prince Alois of Liechtenstein is expected to veto an initiative passed by the country’s parliament that would legalise abortion during the first 12 weeks…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (170+ words) Trump says he wants to energize Republican candidates before the midterms. Dozens are keeping their distance anyway. “I can’t control what the president’s going to say at the convention,” Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), who faces a “tough campaign to keep…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (388+ words) Refreshing blends of beer and fruity soda are appealing to younger drinkers Shandy is “poised for a resurgence”, said Jane Denton on This Is Money. The thirst-quenching mix of lager and lemonade has become an “unlikely” drink of choice for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (178+ words) US president appears willing to risk jeopardising midterm election in his desire to ‘vassalise’ America’s northern neighbour America’s midterm elections are looming, and are expected to turn on voters’ frustration with the rising cost of living. Hardly the moment, then,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (619+ words) Many of the people sent back to these countries have no ties to the nation at all Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been deporting thousands of people to their home countries, but many are also being sent to “third countries…...