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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Politics
    We’re in a new era of attacks on political leadersWe’re in a new era of attacks on political leaders
    Politics

    Experts say political violence could “get a lot worse” around November’s elections.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    What we know about Rishi Sunak and how he might govern the UKWhat we know about Rishi Sunak and how he might govern the UK
    World Politics

    The Conservative Party has picked its next leader. Now comes the hard part.

    By Caroline Houck and Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    How Xi Jinping secured his third term in power — and quashed dissentHow Xi Jinping secured his third term in power — and quashed dissent
    World Politics

    China’s 20th Communist Party Congress broke precedent and promoted loyalists.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Russia’s destroying infrastructure in Ukraine, and the consequences are direRussia’s destroying infrastructure in Ukraine, and the consequences are dire
    World Politics

    Moscow’s next target may be a massive dam in Kherson.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    How does the UK come back from crisis?How does the UK come back from crisis?
    World Politics

    What’s next for the Conservative Party leadership contest, and the country, explained.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Why Liz Truss was UK prime minister for only six weeksWhy Liz Truss was UK prime minister for only six weeks
    World Politics

    Truss abandoned her signature tax proposal, but it wasn’t enough to help her stay in power.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Despite sanctions, Russian fuel is still selling — here’s who’s buyingDespite sanctions, Russian fuel is still selling — here’s who’s buying
    World Politics

    New markets and illicit tactics are part of Russia’s strategy for making up losses.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    What we learned from the Walker-Warnock debateWhat we learned from the Walker-Warnock debate
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Despite his antics, Walker outperformed low expectations.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    How the Brazilian election could destabilize a divided countryHow the Brazilian election could destabilize a divided country
    World Politics

    A loss by President Jair Bolsonaro could cause chaos. But experts say a coup is unlikely.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    The UK’s growing economic crisis, explainedThe UK’s growing economic crisis, explained
    Politics

    New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss introduced a massive tax cut package — and triggered a currency crisis.

    By Ellen Ioanes

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