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US nabs ‘shadow’ tanker claimed by Russia
Speed Read The ship was one of two vessels seized by the US military
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What is China doing in Latin America?
Today’s Big Question Beijing offers itself as an alternative to US dominance
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Donald Trump’s squeeze on Venezuela
In Depth The US president is relying on a ‘drip-drip pressure campaign’ to oust Maduro, tightening measures on oil, drugs and migration
By The Week UK Published
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Whiskey tariffs cause major problems for American distillers
In the Spotlight Jim Beam is the latest brand to feel the pain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump vs. BBC: what’s at stake?
The Explainer The US president has filed a $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of Panorama documentary, with the broadcaster vowing to defend itself
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Is Europe finally taking the war to Russia?
Today's Big Question As Moscow’s drone buzzes and cyberattacks increase, European leaders are taking a more openly aggressive stance
By Abby Wilson Published
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Jane Austen lives on at these timeless hotels
The Week Recommends Here’s where to celebrate the writing legend’s 250th birthday
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The US-Saudi relationship: too big to fail?
Talking Point With the Saudis investing $1 trillion into the US, and Trump granting them ‘major non-Nato ally’ status, for now the two countries need each other
By The Week UK Published
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Pull over for these one-of-a-kind gas stations
The Week Recommends Fill ’er up next to highland cows and a giant soda bottle
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Can the BBC weather the impartiality storm?
Today's Big Question MPs’ questions failed to land any ‘killer blows’ to quell the ‘seismic outrage’ faced by the BBC
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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South Africa wraps up G20 summit boycotted by US
Speed Read Trump has been sparring with South Africa in recent months
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US, Kyiv report progress on shifting Ukraine peace plan
Speed Read The deal ‘must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty,’ the countries said
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why the Maga vibe shift spelled trouble for Teen Vogue
Talking Point As anti-feminist women’s magazines thrive, progressive titles are left out in the cold
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Government shutdown: why the Democrats ‘caved’
In the Spotlight The recent stalemate in Congress could soon be ‘overshadowed by more enduring public perceptions’
By The Week UK Published
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