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US tipped to help Kyiv strike Russian energy sites
Speed Read Trump has approved providing Ukraine with intelligence for missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Netanyahu agrees to Trump’s new Gaza peace plan
Speed Read At President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, they agreed upon a plan to end Israel’s war in Gaza
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Russia is ‘helping China’ prepare for an invasion of Taiwan
In the Spotlight Russia is reportedly allowing China access to military training
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Moldova gives decisive win to pro-EU party
Speed Read The country is now on track to join the European Union within five years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel and the Gaza flotilla
The Explainer Activists fear loss of life after blaming Israel for drone attacks on ships
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Interpol arrests hundreds in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown
IN THE SPOTLIGHT A series of stings disrupts major cybercrime operations as law enforcement estimates millions in losses from schemes designed to prey on lonely users
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Rise of the far-right: what’s behind the popularity of Vox in Spain?
The Explainer Disillusioned younger voters are being drawn to Santiago Abascal’s party
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Inside Syria’s al-Hol camp
Under the radar Aid cuts mean authorities face ‘uphill struggle’ to maintain security
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The dark history of myths about immigrants eating swans and pets
In the Spotlight Nigel Farage has mimicked Donald Trump and peddled tropes and rumours that have long been used to ‘dehumanise’ immigrants
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How close are we to World War Three?
In Depth Repeated Russian incursions into Nato airspace risk a ‘direct armed confrontation’ with the West, foreign secretary warns UN
By The Week UK Last updated
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Is China preparing to invade Taiwan?
In Depth Conflict in East Asia ‘would be one of the most dangerous and consequential events of the 21st century’
By The Week UK Last updated
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What would happen if Israel lost America’s support?
Today’s big question Loss of US backing could be a ‘catastrophe’ for Israel
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Brazilian ‘bandit bill’ prompts mass protests over potential Bolsonaro pardon
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Efforts to evade consequences for an attempted coup and civic unrest have pushed thousands into the streets
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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UK, 3 Western allies recognize Palestinian state
Speed Read Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the state of Palestine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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