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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 8:46 AM ET

The Week - Top Stories

TODAY'S IRAN WAR story - Trump's Iran deal draws scrutiny in US, ire in Israel - What happenedVice President JD Vance yesterday said he and President Donald Trump had digitally signed an interim peace agreement with Iran on Sunday and expected the text of the memorandum of understanding to be released before a ceremonial signing in Geneva on Friday. The potential breakthrough ...

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Evening Review -- The political fundraising battle

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Morning Report -- US and Iran agree on framework for peace

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Sunday Shortlist -- Spielberg's sci-fi thriller

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The world's 10 richest families

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AI has passed the Turing Test

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What to know if you get dropped from your home insurance -- The Explainer -- If your homeowners insurance is canceled or not renewed, you still have options

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Scientists renew the search for measles drugs amid low vaccination rates -- The Explainer -- There is currently no FDA-approved measles drug. But researchers are optimistic.

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The UK's new social media ban explained -- The Explainer -- UK will 'go further than any other country' in the world in limiting online access for under-16s

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The dangers of climate change during the World Cup -- The explainer -- The field is heating up

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Will MLB owners risk the 2027 season for a salary cap? -- talking points -- Fans want a pay limit to address baseball's spending inequalities

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Are the royals paying enough rent? -- Talking Point -- Audit exposes generous arrangements that have allowed royals to profit from residences for which they pay little or no rent

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The World Cup: 'angst' in the USA -- Talking Point -- The largest, and perhaps 'most politicised' tournament of its kind has begun, but it has received mixed reactions

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Escape the crowds with a long weekend in Brno

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Getting up close to mountain gorillas in the wild

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FDA approves the first new sunscreen in over 20 years -- Under the radar -- The chemical works better - and feels better

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The cafe that stopped charging and made a profit -- Under The Radar -- Minneapolis venue made more money even though nearly half of its customers paid nothing

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The 'plague' of rats 'terrorising' Gaza -- Under The Radar -- A surge in rodents is compounding Gaza's humanitarian and public health crisis

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Trump hosts birthday cage match at White House -- Speed Read -- The president turned 80-years-old over the weekend

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Swiss voters reject capping population size -- Speed Read -- The initiative was voted down 55% to 45%

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US and Iran announce interim peace deal -- Speed Read -- Ships of the World, start your engines, Trump said on social media

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Courts block Alabama nitrogen execution -- Speed Read -- Lower courts had found the method of execution to be a cruel and unusual punishment

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'Wary optimism' -- Today's Newspapers -- A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages -- The Week Staff -- Last updated

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How close are we to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Regional conflicts are reshaping military alliances, with majority of Western citizens believing world is becoming more dangerous -- The Week UK -- Last updated

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A murder mystery -- Feature -- Homicides have hit historic lows in cities across the nation. Criminologists are trying to puzzle out why. -- The Week US -- Published

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Media: A plot to 'murder' '60 Minutes'? -- Feature -- Veteran journalist Scott Pelley was let go after pushing back against other controversial firings -- The Week US -- Published

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6 RETRO-COOL HOMES BUILT IN THE 1960S -- Feature -- Featuring a modernist jewel in Salt Lake City and transformed Chicago townhouse -- The Week US -- Published

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Film reviews: 'Disclosure Day' and 'Carolina Caroline' -- Feature -- Two strangers become entangled in an alien cover-up and lovers indulge in a road-trip crime spree -- The Week US -- Published

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