The 29-page US National Security Strategy (NSS) sent shockwaves around Europe when it was unveiled last week, condemning Washington's European allies as "weak" and offering support to far-right political parties.
Sean O'Grady says it's time to face up to the chilling truth: America has switched sides and we are now dangerously exposed. Meanwhile, world affairs editor Sam Kiley looks at the sinister conspiracy theory behind Trump's claims that Europe faces "civilisation erasure". How did a belief that was once only pushed among far-right groups and QAnon fanatics become an official long-term view of America itself? Read his report here.
All eyes were on Gen Z last week, as Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media accounts for under-16s. The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, urged the country's children to instead spend time playing sports, doing hobbies, and hanging out with friends and family. While he was mocked by some, beneath the criticism lay an important point — which Helen Coffey explores in her piece on Generation Lonely: how the young became more isolated than their grandparents.
It was also the week the Government produced its National Youth Strategy, which sets out how it is responding to young people's priorities over the next decade. But as Kemi Badenoch suggested that young people reject jobs they feel are "beneath them", Amelia Jacobs argues that with £60,000 worth of debt, why should young people like her take a job they are overqualified for?
And as the NHS creaks under pressure, we take a look at how the flunami will divide Britain this Christmas between the haves and the have-shots.
Meanwhile, as the Amos report into maternal and neonatal safety finds an unacceptable standard of care in many British maternity wards, Radhika Sanghani and Victoria Young look at the best places to give birth (and what they teach us about getting it right) in their dispatch here.
Of course, when it comes to our general health, there are some things we can do for ourselves. As we know, movement is medicine, but many people struggle to do the recommended number of steps every day. Senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore says if you can't do thousands of steps a day, try this science-backed walking workout instead.
And if you are in full on Christmas planning mode - do take a moment to check out Hannah Twigg's brilliant round-up of Christmas Eve recipes that feel special without tipping into stress. From Mary Berry and Stephen Harris to Jamie Oliver and Yasmin Khan – these dinners are all designed to soothe, impress and keep the calm before Christmas firmly intact.
Enjoy!
Victoria Harper
Executive Editor
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