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Iran and the US: a history of enmity
The Explainer The US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other’s throats for nearly half a century
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Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s fateful gamble
In the Spotlight Collapse of murderous regime has ‘the potential to reshape the Middle East for the better’, but odds of success are slim without clear objectives
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The YIMBY movement could be on its way out
Talking Points Experts have mixed opinions on the phenomenon’s staying power
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Senate GOP sinks bill to reclaim war powers in Iran
Speed Read The bill would have limited Trump’s authority over the Iran conflict
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Will the Gulf states enter the Iran conflict?
Today’s Big Question Regional powers could transition from ‘defensive posture’ to ‘waging active war’ if Iranian aggression continues
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How long will the Middle East attacks last?
Today’s Big Question Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and strikes on Cyprus, Lebanon and Qatar, the US is risking a ‘long-lasting’ and ‘open-ended’ conflict
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What is next for Mexico after a powerful cartel leader’s death?
Today’s Big Question El Mencho’s death leaves a power vacuum in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
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A running list of ICE deaths and shootings during Trump’s second term
in depth The dramatic increase in the scale, scope and aggressiveness of interior immigration enforcement since January 2025 has led to a spike in injuries and deaths
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The best war movies of the 21st century
War is hell. For most people, these eight extraordinary films will be as close as they ever get to it.
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Crisis in Cuba: a ‘golden opportunity’ for Washington?
Talking Point The Trump administration is applying the pressure, and with Latin America swinging to the right, Havana is becoming more ‘politically isolated’
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6 of the world’s most accessible destinations
The Week Recommends Experience all of Berlin, Singapore and Sydney
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Will increasing tensions with Iran boil over into war?
Today’s Big Question President Donald Trump has recently been threatening the country
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‘The forces he united still shape the Democratic Party’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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‘Those rights don’t exist to protect criminals’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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