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Ukraine faces soldier shortage as war with Russia drags on
Talking Point As the Ukrainian military struggles with low recruitment, will the ongoing effort to repel Russia's invasion come down to a matter of manpower?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The microplastics hurricanes blowing across North America
Under the Radar New research confirms global pervasiveness of harmful microplastic pollution
By The Week Staff Published
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Cop 28 verdict: are climate summits working?
Talking Point Global leaders are not fully committed to averting the climate crisis, say critics
By The Week Staff Published
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Venezuela trades 10 Americans and wanted fugitive 'Fat Leonard' for Maduro ally
Speed Read The sizable prisoner swap returned to US custody the central figure in one of the US military's biggest bribery scandals
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Jimmy Lai: democracy on trial in Hong Kong
Talking Point The pro-democracy media tycoon was arrested more than three years ago on national security charges
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Ghana's masked presidential candidate adds sense of mystery to election
Under the Radar Little is known about the masked figure or their campaign, but there has been plenty of online speculation
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What does the future look like for newly reelected Egyptian strongman el-Sisi?
Today's Big Question With war at his border and an economy on the brink, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's third term in office could be his most consequential.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Quiz of The Week: 9 - 15 December
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why transparent wood offers 'promising future' for the environment
The Explainer New techniques that change structure of material could mean tougher and more efficient windows and phone screens
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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EU approves Ukraine membership talks after Hungary's Orbán steps outside for coffee
Speed Read Orbán blocked $54 billion in European Union aid to Ukraine but surprised everybody by declining to veto Kyiv's accession upgrade
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Good democracies include their poorest citizens. The UK excludes them'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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'The time has come for mutual respect between the West and the rest'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Israel-Gaza: will embattled Netanyahu stay the course?
Today's Big Question Israel's PM facing 'political reckoning' but betting against him is 'like betting against the house'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Rape as a weapon: why war's 'oldest, most silenced' crime is on the rise
The Explainer Atrocities reported in Israel, Iran, Sudan and Ukraine as global conflicts bring increase in sexual violence
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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