World News
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One year after mass protests, why are Kenyans taking to the streets again?
today's big question More than 60 protesters died during demonstrations in 2024
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Iran nukes program set back months, early intel suggests
Speed Read A Pentagon assessment says US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites only set the program back by months, not years. This contradicts President Donald Trump's claim.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump says Iran and Israel agreed to ceasefire
Speed Read This followed a night of Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and multiple waves of missiles fired by Iran
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How developed was Iran's nuclear program and what's left now?
Today's Big Question Israel and the United States have said different things about Iran's capabilities
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will we know if we're in World War Three?
In depth If another global conflict breaks out, we might not even realise at first
By The Week UK Last updated
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Morales seeks re-election defying constitution and criminal charges
Under the Radar Supporters of former president Evo Morales clash with authorities as political and economic turmoil deepens
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump gives himself 2 weeks for Iran decision
Speed Read Trump said he believes negotiations will occur in the near future
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Quiz of The Week: 14 – 20 June
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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What would a US strike on Iran mean for the Middle East?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION A precise attack could break Iran's nuclear programme – or pull the US and its allies into a drawn-out war even more damaging than Iraq or Afghanistan
By Genevieve Bates Published
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How the Israel-Iran conflict broke out
The Explainer Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear and missile programmes was years in the planning
By The Week UK Published
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What is the Chagos Island deal?
The Explainer UK agreement to cede archipelago to Mauritius in exchange for leasing Diego Garcia base criticised by UN panel, Tories and Chagossians
By The Week UK Last updated
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Is World War Three coming?
In Depth US-China trade war, stalled Ukraine ceasefire, and renewed strikes on Gaza among the flashpoints for global conflict
By The Week UK Last updated
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Is the G7 still relevant?
Talking Point Donald Trump's early departure cast a shadow over this week's meeting of the world's major democracies
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Trump leaves G7 early, warns Tehran to evacuate
Speed Read Trump claimed to have left the summit due to ongoing issues in the Middle East
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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