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The rise in single fathers by choiceIn the Spotlight Increase in single men applying to become parents via surrogacy or adoption reflects wider societal shifts, but scepticism and stigma remain
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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MS-13 and mass trials in El SalvadorThe Explainer With nearly 500 alleged gang members on “collective” trial in front of unknown judges, human rights organisations are criticising the fairness of proceedings
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine unleashes killer robots on the battlefieldIn the Spotlight Some are skeptical that they will totally replace ground troops
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisisIn the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Rumen Radev: Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly former president and new prime ministerIn the Spotlight Radev was the first Bulgarian president to voluntarily step down
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Cuba goes darkFeature The U.S. oil blockade is pushing the island and its communist regime to the brink of collapse
By The Week US Published
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MAGA takes a hit as Hungary’s Orban voted outFeature Orban: A loss too great to deny
By The Week US Published
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Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefireSpeed Read The fragile ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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India’s home-help conundrumUnder The Radar The nation’s instant home-help services are enjoying a frenzy of orders
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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‘The modern world has made us ill-equipped’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Israel and Lebanon begin tentative 10-day ceasefireSpeed Read Israeli forces will remain in a 6-mile security zone around Lebanon
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What does Israel want in the Lebanon conflict?Today’s Big Question Despite diplomatic talks in Washington, ‘significant hurdles remain’ in dealing with the ‘distorted reality’ of Israel’s leaders
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as fighting ragesSpeed Read The two nations had not held official meetings in over 30 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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