International Politics America’s new plutocracy The second Trump administration will be the wealthiest democratically elected government in history. By Will Dunn
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1. Hard right on course to win big in Germany New polling from YouGov puts the Social Democrats in third place, behind Alternative for Germany. By Ben Walker
UK Politics Rachel Reeves’ fiscal nightmare Why the Chancellor is set to impose new spending cuts. By George Eaton
Gaza’s uneasy peace Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire. But can a new Palestinian society be built from the ruins of war? By Rajan Menon
The confessions of Pope Francis Can Hope, his autobiographical meditations on migration, sexuality and war, assuage a Catholic church in crisis? а> By Rowan Williams
Economic Growth Vikki Slade: “We agree that new homes are needed, but they must be the right homes” Vikki Slade
Housing Kwajo Tweneboa: “Let’s build housing on a scale not seen since the Second World War” Harry Clarke-Ezzidio