Europe
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Malta’s moment in the cinema spotlightUnder the Radar Generous tax rebate lures international productions, but critics say boom aggravates locals and neglects domestic filmmakers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Can deadly escalation between Russia and Ukraine be stopped?Today’s Big Question Recent strikes in both countries show that civilians are increasingly caught in the crossfire, with world leaders urged to intervene
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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European wildfires rage as another heatwave loomsSpeed Read Numerous countries in Western Europe are battling the blazes
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Burnham takes over as UK prime ministerSpeed Read The former Manchester mayor becomes the country’s seventh prime minister in 10 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Another Arctic island is caught in geopolitical crosshairsThe Explainer But it isn’t the one you are probably thinking of
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Europe’s air-conditioning debate reaches a boiling pointTalking Points A deadly heat wave may change anti-AC attitudes
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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EU prosecutors raid right-wing bloc over fundsSpeed Read Raids were conducted as part of an investigation into the embezzlement of European Union funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy group
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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France reports 1,000 deaths from record heatSpeed Read The number of deaths is expected to keep rising
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather patternThe explainer The phenomenon traps hot air over a region
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How the world reported on Keir Starmer’s resignationThe Explainer With the prospect of seven prime ministers in the last 10 years, some see Downing Street as a revolving door, and Britain as ‘ungovernable’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Burnham likely next UK leader after Starmer exitSpeed Read The former Greater Manchester mayor is a recently added MP
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What is Emmanuel Macron’s G7 game plan regarding China?Today’s Big Question The summit will determine how G7 countries should handle low-priced Chinese exports entering their markets
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hungary moves to block Orbán return to powerSpeed Read Orbán had served as Hungary’s leader for over a decade
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Swiss voters reject capping population sizeSpeed Read The initiative was voted down 55% to 45%
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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