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The Week - World

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18 hours ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the cancer of Ukrainian corruption -- In The Spotlight -- 'Inseparable' link between the PM and his former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak could prove disastrous for Ukrainian leader -- The Week UK -- Published

18 hours ago

The rise and fall of Opec -- The Explainer -- Last month, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from Opec, threatening the once-mighty oil-producing group -- The Week UK -- Published

18 hours ago

The war with Iran: stalemate, or checkmate? Donald Trump considers his next move after Iran's unsatisfactory response to ceasefire proposal - By - The Week UK - Published - 23 May 26

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The US, Raul Castro and regime change in Cuba -- The Explainer -- Charges against former president, relating to downing of two civilian planes by Cuban military in 1996, seen as aggressive escalation of tensions with Havana -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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Are we heading for World War Three? -- In Depth -- Russia conducts largest nuclear exercises in years, as top official warns danger of 'catastrophic' clash with Nato is 'mounting' -- The Week UK -- Last updated

2 days ago

US indicts Ra l Castro over downed 1996 flights -- Speed Read -- The 94-year-old former president is the brother of Fidel Castro -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

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The threat to nuclear power plants around the world -- The Explainer -- Direct strike could cause release radioactive materials and cause mass terror -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

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Why has the tide turned against Russia in the Ukraine war? -- TODAY'S BIG QUESTION -- After years of conflict, Moscow is struggling to maintain troop levels and hold territory -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

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How worrying is the Ebola outbreak? -- Today's Big Question -- Rare Bundibugyo strain of infectious virus, detected in DR Congo and Uganda, has no approved vaccine or treatment -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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Scientists may have discovered the legendary fourth musketeer -- Under the Radar -- But there have been issues verifying the genetic remains -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

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What does China want from Putin? -- Today's Big Question -- Russian leader arrives in Beijing for meeting with Xi Jinping, amid deepening cooperation - and asymmetric power balance -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

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Pulp friction: why quality mangoes are hard to find -- Under the Radar -- Conflict, weather and supply chains are putting a squeeze on the tropical fruit -- Rebekah Evans, The Week UK -- Published

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What is the Thucydides trap? -- The Explainer -- Chinese premier cited ancient Greek history to issue warning to Donald Trump -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

5 days ago

The BJP takes West Bengal: is India a one-party state? -- In the Spotlight -- After the party won a 'stunning' majority, it has a dominance not seen since Congress Party rule in the 1960s -- The Week UK -- Published

6 days ago