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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis believes that politics is about doing things and making changes rather than a sense of belonging. As the Financial Times explains, this is why he's losing the Republicans to Trump.

Then, the most recent polls suggest that with Trump at the helm, the Republican Party is toying with outright disaster. Bloomberg argues that they need to dump Donald Trump if they want to win the next election.

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Trump vs DeSantis: who should lead the Republicans?

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The U.K. no longer holds the same appeal as it did for migrant European workers. But why? From Brexit restrictions to stagnant wages, Bloomberg explains why Britain has fallen from favour. 

International students are 'ideal migrants', and universities desperately need their money, so why is the government making higher education in the U.K. so unappealing? The Guardian weighs in on the immigration debate to explain that the British government is targeting the wrong demographic.

Is the U.K. still a desirable place for immigrants?

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter, presented by our host Manish Verma. 

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From TikTok to BBC documentaries, ADHD seems to be everywhere. But if we all have symptoms, does anyone really have them? The Financial Times explores how a new focus on this bewildering condition has confused us even more. 

Then, on the other side of the debate, Adrian Chiles in The Guardian uses his struggles with the debilitating condition to argue that ADHD is not a con and explains the plight of those still unable to get the treatment they need.

The ADHD debate

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter, presented by our host Manish Verma. 

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Who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president? Ahead of Taiwan's 2024 election, The Guardian discusses the leading candidates as tensions with China weigh on citizens' minds. 

Then, what will Tsai Ing-wen's final year in office look like? Bloomberg explores how securing the island nation's global supply chain position will be her key priority.

Taiwan's choice: what's next for the island nation?

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Could the popular four-day week reduce employee stress and fatigue and improve productivity? The Guardian reports that the Justice Democrats - a progressive political organisation that helped elected lawmakers, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - has embraced a shortened week. 

Then, the U.K.'s May month of bank holidays has proven one thing: Mondays should be part of the weekend already. With employee stress levels rising, Bloomberg argues the case for the four-day workweek. 

Is it time for a four-day workweek?

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter, presented by our host Manish Verma. 

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Why are thousands of Hong Kong residents withdrawing from the organ registry? With concerns growing over mainland China taking advantage of their generosity, The Guardian explores the factors which led to this sudden flurry.

Then, controversy is the price we pay for progress, and a new surgical procedure has provoked significant criticism from the scientific community. The Financial Times discusses the continuing transplant debate and questions what it means to be alive.

The organ donation controversy

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As public anger across Turkey grows, could the 2023 election spell the end of Erdogan's regime? The Washington Post explains poor governance, a deadly earthquake, and misguided centralisation could restore political order. 

Then, as President Erdogan's week of setbacks worsens, Bloomberg discusses the possibility of his first defeat and the catastrophic consequences it could have for the Middle East.

Why Turkey's next election is a real test for Erdogan

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