Quantum computing leaps forward
Microsoft announces its Majorana 1 quantum chip, Trump opens peace talks with Russia, and DOGE discovered 12 million individuals listed as “120 years old” receiving payments
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Europe faces America First
US Vice President JD Vance delivered a strong message to European allies, President Trump raised steel tariffs, and DOGE reported cutting $1bn in wasteful government spending
The White House moves at light speed
The new US administration quickly announces border deals, hostage releases, government downsizing and new rules on women's sport
America mourns DC plane crash
US government activates response to plane crash in DC, DeepSeek surprises markets, Trump's trade tariffs on horizon
Trump signs flurry of executive orders
The World this Week - Trump unleashes executive order galore, TikTok's future hangs in the balance, and the World Economic Forum does its best to keep up