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The Week - Top Stories

June's books include a speculative fiction debut and two multi-generational historical fictions

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TODAY'S INTERNATIONAL story - Israel takes Crusader castle in Lebanon, imperiling talks - What happenedIsrael yesterday said its military had captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old hilltop fortress in Lebanon that served as an Israeli base from 1982 to 2000. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the seizure of the strategic Crusades-era fortress was a dramatic step toward his govern...

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Sunday Shortlist -- Criminal hearing

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Saturday Wrap -- Democrats' autopsy agony

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Evening Review -- Did Trump's cuts spur the Ebola spread?

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A running list of everything Trump has named or renamed after himself

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The 8 best martial arts movies of all time

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Pedro Sanchez and the corruption scandal - A string of allegations have been levelled at PM's allies and relatives

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Tokenmaxxing: the AI workplace trend pushing rapid integration -- The Explainer -- Companies are gamifying AI utilization and spending thousands in tokens weekly

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How to decide if you should renovate your home or move -- the explainer -- Consider your budget, your current home's value and the real estate market

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YouTube's police bodycam channels have some worried about exploitation -- The Explainer -- There are dozens of channels releasing bodycam videos

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Reality star Spencer Pratt is upending Los Angeles' mayoral race -- Talking Points -- He is challenging Mayor Karen Bass

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Cuba on its knees: stand by for regime change? -- Talking Point -- The US bringing in Ra l Castro would be a major blow to the regime

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Strikes on Moscow: a threat to Putin's rule? -- Talking Point -- Events have not been in the Kremlin's favour lately

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Thought-provoking podcasts you may have missed this spring

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The worst-case climate scenario just got better -- Under the radar -- But problematic warming is still on the way

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Amazon deforestation: the good, the bad and the under protection -- Under The Radar -- Deforestation has fallen but harsh realities remain

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The rise of LitRPG -- Under The Radar -- How novels based on video games are hooking readers

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Trump to headline US 250 event after artists bail -- Speed Read -- Numerous artists backed out of their plans to perform at the event

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Pill offers hope in treating deadly pancreatic cancer -- Speed Read -- Pill users lived an average of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for those undergoing chemotherapy

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Israel takes Crusader castle in Lebanon, imperiling talks -- Speed Read -- Israel's goal is to deepen and expand our grip, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Pentagon's Dell deal boosts Trump investment -- Speed Read -- The deal is worth a massive $9.7 billion

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

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6 EXPANSIVE HOMES WITH INFINITY POOLS -- Feature -- Featuring a Balinese-style four-bedroom in Hawaii and modern mansion in Florida -- The Week US -- Published

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5 sleepy cartoons about the President's health -- Cartoons -- Artists take on ship shape, power grabs, and more -- The Week US -- Published

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5 BIPARTISAN CARTOONS ABOUT MIDTERM ELECTION WORRIES -- Cartoons -- Artists take on election autopsy, jungle primary, and more -- The Week US -- Published

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The Week Unwrapped: Have dams had their day? -- Podcast -- Plus, will drone warfare determine the next president of Colombia? And could shared flats rival retirement homes? -- The Week UK -- Published

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The week's best photos -- In Pictures -- A day at the beach, a misty morning, and more -- Stephen Kelly -- Published

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