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Uruguay shaken by 'phantom cow' scam
Under the Radar Cattle seen as a safe investment in beef-mad nation – but the cows, and people's life savings, are nowhere to be found
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France and Indonesia promote a contentious bid for an Israel-Palestine two-state solution
Talking Points Both countries have said a two-state solution is the way to end the Middle East conflict
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Starving Gazans overrun US-backed food aid hub
speed read Israeli troops fired warning shots at the Palestinians
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The legacy of Black Lives Matter
The Explainer Five years on from the death of George Floyd, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement has been mixed
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Is Trump giving up on Ukraine-Russia peace?
Today's Big Question White House says president is 'weary and frustrated' with conflict
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Quiz of The Week: 17 – 23 May
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North Korea's army of fake IT workers
The Explainer Using AI and stolen information to craft false identities, they are becoming an 'increasing menace' to top tech companies in the US and UK
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A manga predicting a natural disaster is affecting tourism to Japan
Under the Radar The 1999 book originally warned of a disaster that would befall Japan in 2011 — a prophecy that came true
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Israel's Western allies pull back amid Gaza escalation
speed read Britain and the EU are reconsidering allegiance with Israel as the Gaza siege continues
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Who is winning the war in Ukraine now?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
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Trump drops ceasefire demand after Putin call
speed read Following a phone call with Russia's president, Trump backed off an earlier demand that Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine
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Pro-EU centrist beats Trump acolyte in Romania vote
speed read The mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, defeated hard-right nationalist George Simion in the race for Romania's presidency
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Argentina lifts veil on its past as a refuge for Nazis
Under the Radar President Javier Milei publishes documents detailing country's role as post-WW2 'haven' for Nazis, including Josef Mengele and Adolf Eichmann
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Quiz of The Week: 10 – 16 May
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
