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The Japanese rice crisis
Under The Radar Japan's staple food is in short supply and everything from bad harvests to rising tourist numbers is being blamed
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Gaza: the killing of the paramedics
In the Spotlight IDF attack on ambulance convoy a reminder that it is 'still possible to be shocked by events in Gaza'
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Inside the Israel-Turkey geopolitical dance across Syria
THE EXPLAINER As Syria struggles in the wake of the Assad regime's collapse, its neighbors are carefully coordinating to avoid potential military confrontations
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Quiz of The Week: 5 - 11 April
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Lesotho: the tiny African nation in the crosshairs of Trump's tariff war
Under the Radar US president imposes 50% reciprocal levy on the impoverished state: the highest of his so-called 'Liberation Day' tariffs
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Saudi Arabia: the laws on what women can – and can't – do
In depth Rights for Saudi women are still far from equal but there have been big recent positive changes
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Slovakia's growing bear problem
Under The Radar Government officials back plan to cull animals after latest death
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Marine Le Pen: will her conviction fuel the far-right?
Talking Point With National Rally framing their ex-leader as a political martyr, is French court ruling an own goal for democracy?
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Who are the West Bank settlers?
The Explainer While all eyes are on Gaza, Israeli settlers are encroaching further onto Palestinian land in the West Bank
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Yemen is the next humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
In the Spotlight The country has been dealing with humanitarian issues for years that are being exacerbated by war
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South Korea court removes impeached president
Speed Read The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol after his declaration of martial law in December
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Are free trade zones and alliances the answer to Trump's tariffs?
Today's Big Question Temptation is to retaliate with trade barriers, but most agree nations should focus on targeted trade pacts and strengthening cooperation
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Vladimir Putin: how much is Russian president's net worth?
In Depth Some reports suggest Putin is one of the richest people in the world
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Quiz of The Week: 29 March - 4 April
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