Johnson under renewed pressure over Zaghari-Ratcliffe gaffe

The Explainer Russia and Iran scramble to forge new ties with Syrian rebels as Israel seeks to exploit opportunities and Turkey emerges as 'main winner'

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 10 December 24

THE EXPLAINER With the possibility of a region-wide war fading, the Palestinian militant group Hamas faces increased isolation and limited options

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 9 December 24

Today's Big Quesiton 'A total one-off': tributes have poured in for the former deputy PM and trade unionist

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 21 November 24

Under the Radar Thousands of ex-service personnel say their lives have been blighted by aggressive cancers and genetic mutations

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 20 November 24

Today's Big Question President-elect's victory could help UK's reset with the EU, but a free-trade agreement with the US to dodge his threatened tariffs could hinder it

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 14 November 24

Today's Big Question Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will have to unify warring factions and win back disillusioned voters – without alienating the centre ground

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 31 October 24

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 23 October 24

Today's Big Question Foreign secretary heads to Beijing as Labour seeks cooperation on global challenges and courts opportunities for trade and investment

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 October 24