Congress set to avoid shutdown
The World this Week — US government set to avoid a shutdown, Israel closes in on ceasefire with Hamas, and the TikTok ban heads for the Supreme Court
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Trump named "Person of the Year"
The World this Week — Trump named TIME's Person of the Year, Notre Dame cathedral "resurrects", Syrian rebels capture country, and Musk's wealth surpasses $400bn
Tech billionaire appointed head of NASA
The World this Week — Trump appoints new head of NASA and crypto, Biden pardons his son, rebels advance in Syria and US economy trends upwards.
Israel signs ceasefire with Hezbollah
The World this Week — Israel secures peace in southern Lebanon, Trump announces new tariffs, US economy booms over the holidays, and AI investments ramp up.
Middle East ceasefire talks make progress
The World this Week — US envoy reports progress on Middle East ceasefire talks, Trump continues to build White House team, and "weakest ever" G20 wraps up
Trump's White House team signals strong America First agenda
The World this Week — Trump picks his cabinet team, meets Biden in the White House, and negotiates to end the Ukraine war on day one
Trump wins decisive mandate from the American people
The World this Week — America voted for Trump Administration 2.0, US stocks hit record high, and the Federal Reserve slashes rates further.
Countdown to the US election
The World this Week — The US presidential campaigns reach their final stretch, Starlink celebrates its 200th launch, and Thanksgiving meals now cost less
US economy reaches new heights
The World this Week — scientists discover white gold, the government approves air taxis, and geologists drill into volcanoes
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SpaceX stuns world with rocket catch
The World this Week — SpaceX catches Starship booster, Israel defeats Hamas leader, election odds favor Trump, and good news in hurricane disaster relief.
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US economy achieves "soft landing"
The World this Week — US economy achieves a "soft landing", Trump and Harris are tied in opinion polls, Israel considers strike on Iran, and good news about US obesity rates.
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Youth empathy hits decade high
The World this Week — Empathy among young people is rising, US economy adds more jobs than expected, and good news on global poverty levels.