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The Week - World

Erdogan's Turkey: descending into one-man rule? Talking Point - The president's campaigns against popular rivals have solidified his grip on power, but risky political moves could backfire - Talking Point

3 hours ago

The UK military presence in the Middle East -- In the Spotlight -- Death of British soldier in northern Iraq, not far from Iranian border, sharpens concerns for personnel stationed across the region -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

3 hours ago

The point of an imperfect ceasefire -- The Explainer -- Fighting has continued in the Middle East despite truce agreements -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

1 day ago

Hungary drops veto of Ukraine's EU membership -- Speed Read -- The move should allow Ukraine to formally begin the EU membership process -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US

1 day ago

Iceland approaches a crossroads with an EU referendum -- Talking Point -- Other countries could also join the bloc, possibly following Iceland's lead -- Justin Klawans, The Week US

2 days ago

'If people spend more time alone, this makes it harder to find a partner' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US

3 days ago

UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows -- THE EXPLAINER -- Investigations into a group of foreign fighters have reopened allegations that the United Arab Emirates is exploiting Sudan's bloody civil war -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US

3 days ago

Trump claims success in revived Lebanon ceasefire -- Speed Read -- You're f---ing crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me, Trump reportedly told Netanyahu -- Peter Weber, The Week US

4 days ago

Is Netanyahu's balancing act slipping? -- Today's Big Question -- Israeli PM caught between demands of Donald Trump to end bombardment of Lebanon and domestic pressure to destroy Hezbollah threat -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

4 days ago

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 -- Peter Weber, The Week US

4 days ago

Pedro Sanchez and the corruption scandal -- The Explainer -- A string of allegations have been levelled at PM's allies and relatives -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

4 days ago

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

5 days ago

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 -- The Week UK

6 days ago

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

7 days ago

US-Iran deal awaits OK as ceasefire teeters -- Speed Read -- The ceasefire could be extended for another two months -- Peter Weber, The Week US

7 days ago