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Hamas pauses Gaza hostage release, upending ceasefire
Speed Read Hamas postponed the next scheduled hostage release 'until further notice,' accusing Israel of breaking the terms of their ceasefire deal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Baltic States unplug from Russian grid, join EU's
Speed Read Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are disconnecting from the Soviet-era electricity grid to join the EU's network
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The 'racist' parenting test fuelling Denmark-Greenland tensions
Under the Radar Campaigners say abolition of competency test, which failed to account for Inuit culture, was 'long overdue'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The catastrophic conflict looming in the heart of Africa
In the Spotlight Showdown between DR Congo and Rwanda has been a long time coming
By The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 February
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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'Seriously, not literally': how should the world take Donald Trump?
Today's big question White House rhetoric and reality look likely to become increasingly blurred
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The heavy cost of rebuilding Ukraine
In Depth Reconstructing the war-torn country will cost hundreds of billions of dollars
By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated
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Why South Africa's land reform is so controversial
The Explainer Donald Trump has turned his ire on the South African government's land reform policies
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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At least 11 killed in Sweden adult ed school shooting
Speed Read The worst mass shooting in Swedish history took place in Orebro
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Riviera of the Middle East': what does Trump's Gaza plan mean for the region?
Today's Big Question Suggestion that the US take over and redevelop the war-torn region, and displace its Palestinian residents, has been condemned by Arab allies but welcomed by Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why so many Thais were captured by Hamas
Under The Radar Five Thai farmers are returning home after they were released by Hamas last week
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The safety of air travel in the 21st century
The Explainer Recent accidents have shaken faith in flying for some but commercial jets remain one of the safest modes of transport
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine war: who are Russia's allies?
In Depth Moscow turns to authoritarian regimes Asia and the Middle East as well as historic apartheid-era support from South Africa
By The Week UK Last updated
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Ukraine's disappearing army
Under the Radar Every day unwilling conscripts and disillusioned veterans are fleeing the front
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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