Iceland forces firms to prove men and women are paid equally

In the Spotlight Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the ICC earlier this month

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 March 25

The Explainer Donald Trump's 'dictator' jibe raises pressure on Ukraine to the polls while the country is under martial law

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 7 March 25

THE EXPLAINER Ongoing anti-corruption protests erupted into full view this week as Serbian protesters threw the country's legislature into chaos

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 6 March 25

In Depth 'Sleep demons' have plagued our dreams throughout the centuries, but the explanation could be medical

By The Week Staff Published 24 January 25

The Explainer The newly liberated Syria is in an incredibly precarious position, but it's too soon to succumb to defeatist gloom

By The Week UK Published 14 December 24

The Explainer Shock result of presidential election has been annulled following allegations of Russian interference

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 9 December 24

Talking Point Steering clear of open conflict, Moscow is slowly ratcheting up the pressure on Nato rivals to see what it can get away with.

By The Week UK Published 8 December 24

In the Spotlight Two undersea cables were cut in the Baltic sea, sparking concern for the global network

By The Week UK Published 1 December 24