Missouri mathematician discovers largest known prime number — and it is 22 million digits long

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

Speed Read The law grants same-sex spouses the same rights as married heterosexual couples

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 23 January 25

Speed Read Herzi Halevi took responsibility for his failure to prevent the attacks that sparked Israel's war in Gaza

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 22 January 25

Speed Read This was the country's deadliest wave of violence since the peace accords set by President Gustavo Petro in 2016

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 January 25

Speed Read A deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages and begin a ceasefire was officially signed by representatives in Doha

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 17 January 25

Speed Read Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted videos of the men captured in Russia's Kursk region

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 13 January 25

Speed Read The country's parliament elected Gen. Joseph Aoun as its next leader

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 January 25

Speed Read Sudan has been engaged in a bloody civil war that erupted in 2023

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 January 25