World News

The Explainer Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 13 July 26

Speed Read Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. refueling facility

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 13 July 26

In the Spotlight The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund is accusing the government of a backdoor deal

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 10 July 26

TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Plans to expand Ukrainian access to American defense batteries suggest a thaw in an infamously icy international relationship

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 10 July 26

Under the Radar Warmer waters linked to El Niño are decimating Peru’s supply of anchoveta, a crucial ingredient in the world’s fishmeal

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 10 July 26

Today’s Big Question Seen as a friendship with ‘no limits’, the nature of this alliance could be changing as Nato ramps up defence spending

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 July 26

The Explainer Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to ‘new battleground’

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 9 July 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The militant group that has ruled Gaza for decades sends mixed signals that it’s ready for a change

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 8 July 26

Talking Point Football governing body suspended US striker’s one-match ban after phone call from Donald Trump, only for host team to crash out of World Cup

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 8 July 26

Under the Radar A beer dynasty’s public feud has highlighted the codified loyalty demanded of children across Asia

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 8 July 26

In the Spotlight Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted problems with the oil supply chain

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 7 July 26

Speed Read The bombs erupted near where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying on his Syria stopover

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 7 July 26