World News
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Morocco’s attempt to rebrand Western SaharaUnder the Radar Rabat investing billions in territory, despite ongoing dispute over autonomy and control
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Mecca accord: an Islamic Nato for the Middle East?Talking Point Landmark tripartite accord between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey marks a regional shift away from the US security umbrella
By The Week UK Published
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: gearing up for a White House run?In the Spotlight Idol of the Democratic left has distanced herself from the excesses of ‘woke’ culture in moves seen as possible preparation for a 2028 run
By The Week UK Published
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US deports TPS holders to Haiti, non-Africans to LiberiaSpeed Read Liberia has agreed to take in 1,200 foreign nationals from the US
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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A ‘pivotal moment’ for personalised cancer vaccinesThe Explainer Early results from final-stage trial of individualised melanoma jab offer hope of more tailor-made cancer treatments
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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UAE cuts Iran trade amid threats by Tehran, TrumpSpeed Read Iran said the accusations by the UAE were “baseless”
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Is the clock ticking on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s premiership?Today’s Big Question Anti-corruption raids and public support for sacked minister have increased calls for elections in Ukraine
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Patriot missile supply shortageThe Explainer Ukraine has ‘run out’ of crucial defensive weapon, as Iran war depletes US and allied stockpiles and threatens global security
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for 3 daysSpeed Read “Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump said on social media
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Moroccans are wary of France’s new anti-telemarketing lawUnder the Radar Some are concerned the law could affect Morocco’s job market
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brazil election: left and right battle it out for nation’s futureThe Explainer Incumbent Lula faces son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, with Trump administration ‘turning up the heat’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Kushner meets Hamas chief to revive Gaza planSpeed Read Officials from Egypt, Turkey and Qatar also attended the meeting
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump curtails joint South Korea military drillsSpeed Read The president called the longtime drills “totally inappropriate and hostile”
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why is Donald Trump punishing South Korea?Today's Big Question Is president’s move ‘public exhibition of narcissistic rage’?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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