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Will Ukraine's leadership reset work?
Today's Big Question Zelenskyy hints at ousting of popular military chief, but risks backlash amid dwindling munitions, delayed funding and Russian bombardment
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How pregnant women are 'greatest victims' of Israel-Hamas conflict
Under the radar Nearly 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since war broke out, but miscarriage and maternal death rates are rising
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A UK citizen army: how it would work
The Explainer British military chief calls for war preparations to start, arguing that 'regular armies start wars, citizen armies win them'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza war in exchange for all Hamas hostages
Speed Read Deal doesn't include an agreement to end war, but might be 'the only path that could lead to a ceasefire', said US officials
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Nato official warns of all-out war with Russia in next 20 years
Speed Read Civilians must prepare for life-changing conflict and mass mobilisation, says military chief
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Israel faces genocide charges. Will they stick?
Today's Big Question The war in Gaza has killed thousands of civilians. Judges will decide if that's a war crime.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will Putin agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 2024?
Today's Big Question Russian leader 'ready to make a deal' amid growing opposition to war but 'no evidence' that Kyiv would cede territory
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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When Santa fought for the Union
The Explainer How the bloodshed and turmoil of the Civil War helped make the modern American Christmas.
By The Week US Published
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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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What rising gold prices can tell us about the economy in 2024
The Explainer Market hits all-time high, boosted by a weakening US dollar and rising global tensions
By Flora Neville, 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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Blavatnik Galleries review: how art is war's 'most truthful witness'
The Week Recommends New space displays some of the Imperial War Museum's finest art, film and photography
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Is the Ukraine government and its military on brink of a split?
Today's Big Question Public spats between President Zelenskyy and his military chief have contributed to declining morale within Ukraine
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Israel plans next phase of Gaza war as first hostages released
Speed read After four-day ceasefire 'we will not stop' until destruction of Hamas, says Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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