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The Week - World

Uganda pulling its troops out of Somalia - Under the Radar - Withdrawal resulting from US funding cuts leaves Somalia in precarious position against extremist insurgents - Under the Radar

9 hours ago

Empty seats in the Great Hall: Xi's ruthless party purge -- In the Spotlight -- A slew of high-ranking party officials have been ousted for alleged corruption as China's premier thins out the ranks of the country's political elite -- The Week UK

9 hours ago

The future of activism in Hong Kong after the Joshua Wong verdict -- The Explainer -- Tactics may change following another setback for the pro-democracy movement -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

1 day ago

Will Donald Trump stick or twist with Iran? -- Today's Big Question -- Bruised by the midterm results, the US president could be 'peevish' enough to ramp up the war again -- Will Barker, The Week UK

2 days ago

King Charles and the slavery reparations row -- Talking Point -- Monarch and PM both stop short of apologising for Britain's role in slave trade, and sidestep growing calls in Commonwealth for financial redress -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

3 days ago

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 -- The Week UK

4 days ago

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

9 days ago

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

9 days 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

9 days 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

10 days ago

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

10 days ago

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

11 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

12 days ago

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

7 hours ago

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

13 days ago