North Korea bans foreigners from its annual marathon, citing Ebola concerns

The Explainer Third country wading into conflict would be 'the first step to a world war' Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned

By The Week UK Published 21 October 24

The Explainer Tensions rise as hermit kingdom blows up 'symbolic' roads after accusing Seoul of flying drones over Pyongyang

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 17 October 24

In depth With conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, the 'spark' that could ignite all-out war 'already exists'

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated 10 December 24

Speed read Western allies warn of military response to Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels if attacks on ships continue

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 10 January 24

speed read Iran-backed Yemeni group vows to escalate aggression towards Israel-linked vessels in revenge for Gaza war

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 4 December 23

Speed read After four-day ceasefire 'we will not stop' until destruction of Hamas, says Israel

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 24 November 23

Speed Read Plane from Israel surrounded by rioters chanting antisemitic slogans after landing in Russia's Dagestan region

By The Week UK Published 30 October 23

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By Peter Weber Published 6 September 23