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Friday, June 19, 2026 7:40 AM ET

The Week - World

The Iran war may end but high oil prices may not - The Explainer - Trump hopes oil prices will come down immediately, but economists say this probably won't happen - The Explainer

19 hours ago

Trump and Iranian president sign 60-day truce -- Speed Read -- The 60-day period will include negotiations over Iran's nuclear program -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

19 hours ago

The growing problem with toxic algae -- In the Spotlight -- Naturally occurring bacteria in water is thriving on increased nutrients from agriculture and global warming -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

20 hours ago

What is Emmanuel Macron's G7 game plan regarding China? -- Today's Big Question -- The summit will determine how G7 countries should handle low-priced Chinese exports entering their markets -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

23 hours ago

Hungary moves to block Orban return to power -- Speed Read -- Orban had served as Hungary's leader for over a decade -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

Trump's Iran deal draws scrutiny in US, ire in Israel -- Speed Read -- Even some Republicans seemed hesitant to praise the deal -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

How close are we to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Regional conflicts are reshaping military alliances, with majority of Western citizens believing world is becoming more dangerous -- The Week UK -- Last updated

2 days ago

Swiss voters reject capping population size -- Speed Read -- The initiative was voted down 55% to 45% -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

US and Iran announce interim peace deal -- Speed Read -- Ships of the World, start your engines, Trump said on social media -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

The Ebola outbreak: is it spinning out of control? -- In the Spotlight -- US aid cuts and proposed treatment centres in Kenya are stirring anger, while front-line resources are needed urgently to contain the crisis -- The Week UK -- Published

2 days ago

UFC Freedom 250: martial arts at the White House -- The Explainer -- Trump has long been an admirer of cage fighting but South Lawn event has been hit by lawsuit -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

2 days ago

The 'plague' of rats 'terrorising' Gaza -- Under The Radar -- A surge in rodents is compounding Gaza's humanitarian and public health crisis -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

2 days ago

US and Iran trade airstrikes as Trump demands deal -- Speed Read -- The White House has been working for months to finalize a deal with Iran -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

Dozens killed as 7.8 quake hits Philippines -- Speed Read -- Thousands of people were also displaced from their homes -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

Why does J.D. Vance have it in for Britain? -- Today's Big Question -- Vice president's criticism of Henry Nowak murder is the latest act of 'political opportunism' against Britain -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

2 days ago