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The Week - World

Brazil's ugly election: 'Lula's Army' storms to victory - Talking Point - After a bitter election campaign and a shock first-round setback, Brazil's president has secured a fourth term - but his troubles are far from over - Talking Point

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Is Viktor Orban being primed for UN's top job? Hungary's authoritarian former PM would be controversial choice as new secretary general - By - Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK - Published - 30 October 26

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Northeast Spain becomes a hotbed for US tech giants -- The Explainer -- The region of Aragon is now home to some of the largest tech conglomerates -- Justin Klawans, The Week US

18 hours ago

Why the Bayeux Tapestry is one in the eye for commoners -- Talking Point -- Tech billionaires and art critics can take their time enjoying the 11th-century relic in London. But the public must hurry along -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

14 hours ago

Donald Trump, Venezuelan oil, and 'the 51st state' -- The Explainer -- As first barrel of Venezuelan crude arrives in the US, controversial oil deal with Caracas is seen by many as US asset seizure -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

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How extreme weather survivors are working for a better future -- Under The Radar -- 'Emotion' and 'humanity' are turning tears into power -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

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'Japanese chess' elite accepts first female player -- Under the Radar -- Tomoka Nishiyama breaks through male-dominated shogi ceiling -- Will Barker, The Week UK

2 days ago

Where does Israel stand ahead of its 'most consequential election' ever? -- Today's Big Question -- Fear and division cast a shadow over polling day -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

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Road to nowhere: Malawi's deepening fuel crisis -- Under the Radar -- The southeast African nation has been hit by a currency shortage - and the nation's drivers are paying the price -- Rebekah Evans, The Week UK

3 days ago

Mayhem in France as violent rioting spreads -- Feature -- Over 7,000 people have been arrested during the demonstrations -- The Week US

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Trump pivots away from Ukraine and toward Russia -- Feature -- The administration has called Putin a humanitarian, among other things -- The Week US

4 days ago

What happens to Gaza if Netanyahu loses? -- Today's Big Question -- Netanyahu could see his last days as Israel's prime minister in the upcoming elections -- Justin Klawans, The Week US

4 days ago

Brazil's social media malaise -- The Explainer -- Leftist Lula accuses Meta of suppressing his campaign and promoting far-right rival Bolsonaro, which tech company denies, but concerns persist over online bias -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

7 days ago

What could happen at Vladimir Putin's proposed superpower summit? -- TODAY'S BIG QUESTION -- Absent a firm agenda, here's what Xi, Trump and Putin might tackle at a high-stakes trilateral get-together -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US

7 days ago

Flores, Indonesia's 'priest island' -- Under the Radar -- As the Catholic Church struggles to serve its faithful, a small island in the world's largest Muslim nation offers hope -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

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