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The Week - World

How powerful are the Houthis in Yemen? The Explainer - Saudi Arabia renews efforts to help the Yemeni government oust Iran-backed rebels, who control vast swathes of the country - The Explainer

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The new expedition to find Amelia Earhart's plane -- Under The Radar -- One of aviation's 'greatest mysteries' might be about to be solved -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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F1 comes to Rwanda -- In The Spotlight -- Plans for Africa's first Grand Prix in 30 years draws backlash over human rights concerns -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

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Can Ukraine survive without Trump's support? -- Today's Big Question -- The White House's energy deal could 'only tie the hands of one party' -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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The 7 October claims that could scupper Netanyahu's re-election bid -- The Explainer -- Israeli PM denies he was warned by Egypt and UAE of an impending attack -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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The 'Southern Giants' militia reshaping the conflict in Yemen -- Under the Radar -- The UAE proxy is a force to be reckoned with in battle for control over global shipping -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Last updated

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Why the 'leap second' has had its time -- The Explainer -- Global timekeepers consider ditching adjustment for astronomical clock to protect digital infrastructure -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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India's Cockroach Janta party: is Narendra Modi feeling the heat? -- Today's Big Question -- Activists say they will continue to protest despite thousands of arrests over the weekend -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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Is escalation inevitable between Houthis and Saudi Arabia? -- Today's Big Question -- Kingdom threatening 'serious' response to bloodshed at Riyadh airport -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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The Chinese trend of buying babies abroad -- Under the Radar -- Women in China increasingly turn to US for surrogate babies, while elite men are paying for large numbers of children -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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Flydubai 1073: a major disaster averted -- Talking Point -- Heroism of crew and passengers who thwarted attempted terror attack cannot mask underlying security failures -- The Week UK -- Published

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The livestream execution of a former US Army major -- The Explainer -- Nidal Hasan is facing the first public execution in the US since 1936 -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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Drones and drills: why Lithuania is feeling vulnerable -- In the Spotlight -- Baltic state closed its biggest airport over drone panic -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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Mecca Agreement invoked: what does it mean for the Middle East? -- Today's Big Question -- Pakistan and Turkey will send troops to Saudi Arabia in response to Houthi attacks, which could carry 'deep symbolic weight' -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

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Okinawa murder renews scrutiny on US military presence -- Under the Radar -- Killing of Anna Yagi, allegedly by a US Marine, has revived decades-long anger over crimes by American soldiers -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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