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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 4:40 PM ET

The Week - World

Trump's fuel blockade puts Cuba in crisis mode - IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Plummeting tourism, scrambling airlines and rolling blackouts are pushing Cuban society to the brink - IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Why is Prince William in Saudi Arabia? -- Today's Big Question -- Government requested royal visit to boost trade and ties with Middle East powerhouse, but critics balk at kingdom's human rights record -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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Russia's 'cyborg' spy pigeons -- Under the Radar -- Moscow neurotech company with Kremlin-linked funding claims to implant neural chips in birds' brains to control their flight, and create 'bio-drones' -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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The fall of the generals: China's military purge -- In the Spotlight -- Xi Jinping's extraordinary removal of senior general proves that no-one is safe from anti-corruption drive that has investigated millions -- The Week UK -- Published

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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine? -- The Explainer -- The latest peace talks have hit a dead end, and despite prisoner swaps, the conflict is ongoing -- The Week UK -- Last updated

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US, Russia restart military dialogue as treaty ends -- Speed Read -- New START was the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the countries -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

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What happens now that the US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring? -- TODAY'S BIG QUESTION -- Weapons experts worry that the end of the New START treaty marks the beginning of a 21st-century atomic arms race -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

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Epstein files topple law CEO, roil UK government -- Speed Read -- Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US, is caught up in the scandal -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

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Vietnam's 'balancing act' with the US, China and Europe -- In the Spotlight -- Despite decades of 'steadily improving relations', Hanoi is still 'deeply suspicious' of the US as it tries to 'diversify' its options -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

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Mexico's vape ban has led to a cartel-controlled black market -- Under the Radar -- Cartels have expanded their power over the sale of illicit tobacco -- Theara Coleman, The Week US -- Published

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Iran and US prepare to meet after skirmishes -- Speed Read -- The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

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Can Europe regain its digital sovereignty? -- Today's Big Question -- EU is trying to reduce reliance on US Big Tech and cloud computing in face of hostile Donald Trump, but lack of comparable alternatives remains a worry -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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How close are we to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Global defence expert puts the risk of global conflict at 30-35% in the coming decade -- The Week UK -- Last updated

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Which way will Trump go on Iran? -- Today's Big Question -- Diplomatic talks set to be held in Turkey on Friday, but failure to reach an agreement could have 'terrible' global ramifications -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

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The battle over the Irish language in Northern Ireland -- Under the Radar -- Popularity is soaring across Northern Ireland, but dual-language sign policies agitate division as unionists accuse nationalists of cultural erosion -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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