World News
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Thailand is rolling back on its legal cannabis empire
Under the Radar Government restricts cannabis use to medical purposes only and threatens to re-criminalise altogether, sparking fears for the $1 billion industry
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The return of the Houthis: violence in the Red Sea
In the Spotlight The Houthis are back with their strongest attack yet
By The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 12 – 19 July
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Rubio says US brokered end to Syria conflict
Speed Read Syria's defense ministry was targeted in Israeli attacks on the capital
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Nigeria's 'baby factories': a hidden crisis
Under The Radar A secretive network sees women lured, locked up and forced to give birth for profit
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Trump threatens Russia with 'severe tariffs'
speed read The president also agreed to sell NATO advanced arms for Ukraine
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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IDF blames 'error' for strike on Gaza water line
Speed Read Israeli forces attack Palestinians, including children, collecting water in central Gaza
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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What has the Dalai Lama achieved?
The Explainer Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader has just turned 90, and he has been clarifying his reincarnation plans
By The Week UK Published
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Europe's heatwave: the new front line of climate change
In the Spotlight How will the continent adapt to 'bearing the brunt of climate change'?
By The Week UK Published
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Iran still has enriched uranium, Israeli official says
Speed Read It remains unclear how long it would take Iran to rebuild its nuclear program following US and Israeli attacks
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Quiz of The Week: 5 – 11 July
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Who is winning the war in Ukraine?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
By The Week UK Last updated
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Wonsan-Kalma: North Korea's new 'mammoth' beach resort
Under the Radar Pyongyang wants to boost tourism but there won't be many foreign visitors to Kim Jong Un's 'pet project'
By Martina Nacach Cowan Ros Published
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The countries around the world without jury trials
The Explainer Legal systems in much of continental Europe and Asia do not rely on randomly selected members of the public
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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