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Poland downs Russian drones in NATO airspace
Speed Read Polish airspace was “violated by a huge number of Russian drones,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar airstrike
Speed Read Hamas said five low-level leaders were killed in the attack
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Which side is winning the Ukraine war?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
By The Week UK Last updated
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Why Gen Z in Nepal is dying over a state social media ban
IN THE SPOTLIGHT A crackdown on digital platforms has pushed younger Nepalis into increasingly violent clashes with government forces
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Russia slams Kyiv, hits government building
Speed Read This was Moscow's largest aerial assault since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What are the Abraham Accords and why are they under threat?
The Explainer The 2020 agreements would be 'undermined' if Israel annexes West Bank, UAE warns
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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China's new weapons of war
The Explainer Beijing parade was a 'direct message to us all'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 30 August – 5 September
Quiz Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week UK Published
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'Axis of upheaval': will China summit cement new world order?
Today's Big Question Xi calls on anti-US alliance to cooperate in new China-led global system – but fault lines remain
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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China and Taiwan's war of words ahead of anniversary parade
Under The Radar Neighbours both claim to have led the fighting during World War Two
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Is it OK to be happy when the world is falling apart?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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China's Xi hosts Modi, Putin, Kim in challenge to US
Speed Read Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Asian leaders at an SCO summit
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What is Tony Blair's plan for Gaza?
Today's Big Question Former PM has reportedly been putting together a post-war strategy 'for the past several months'
By The Week Staff Published
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Disarming Hezbollah: Lebanon's risky mission
Talking Point Iran-backed militia has brought 'nothing but war, division and misery', but rooting them out for good is a daunting and dangerous task
By The Week UK Published
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