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Autocracy, Inc. review – a 'clear-eyed' account of authoritarian regimes
The Week Recommends Anne Applebaum explores autocracies in Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela and other nations
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Hamas leader killed while visiting Iran
Speed Read Ismail Haniyeh was killed at his residence in Tehran in a raid by Israel
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Hamas and Hezbollah strikes: what does it mean for Israel?
Today's Big Question Iran vows revenge for death of Hamas political leader in Tehran, hours after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah member in Beirut
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Iran: does Masoud Pezeshkian's election mark a turning point?
Talking Point New president is seen as a progressive but much will depend on how the US reacts
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Trump security boosted weeks ago due to 'Iran plot'
Speed Read The recent shooting at a Pennsylvania rally is not believed to be connected
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Could Hezbollah defeat Israel?
Today's Big Question 'World's best-armed non-state group' on brink of all-out war with neighbour as UN chief warns of regional 'catastrophe'
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Is Israel about to expand the war to Lebanon?
Today's Big Question Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, and a full-blown war appears likely
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Iran at the nuclear crossroads
The Explainer Officials 'openly threatening' to build nuclear bomb, as watchdog finds large increase in enriched uranium stockpile
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Iran president dead in helicopter crash
Speed Read Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were found dead at the site
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What will happen next in Iran?
Today's Big Question The sudden death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi risks further instability in the crisis-stricken country
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Why Cannes 2024 is shaping up to be the most dramatic yet
In the Spotlight Organisers face controversies on multiple fronts, from a potential stand-off with Iran to rumours of a 'secret list' of industry predators
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Crink: the new autocractic 'axis of evil'
The Explainer China, Russia, Iran and North Korea make up the 'axis of totalitarian states' colluding to undermine the West
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Israel hits Iran with retaliatory airstrike
Speed Read The attack comes after Iran's drone and missile barrage last weekend
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Is there a peaceful way forward for Israel and Iran?
Today's Big Question Tehran has initially sought to downplay the latest Israeli missile strike on its territory
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