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Will €90bn EU loan help Ukraine unlock Russia impasse?Today's Big Question Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv’s defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin
By The Week UK Published
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The rise in single fathers by choiceIn the Spotlight Increase in single men applying to become parents via surrogacy or adoption reflects wider societal shifts, but scepticism and stigma remain
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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MS-13 and mass trials in El SalvadorThe Explainer With nearly 500 alleged gang members on “collective” trial in front of unknown judges, human rights organisations are criticising the fairness of proceedings
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine unleashes killer robots on the battlefieldIn the Spotlight Some are skeptical that they will totally replace ground troops
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisisIn the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Rumen Radev: Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly former president and new prime ministerIn the Spotlight Radev was the first Bulgarian president to voluntarily step down
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefireSpeed Read The fragile ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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India’s home-help conundrumUnder The Radar The nation’s instant home-help services are enjoying a frenzy of orders
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Lebanon begin tentative 10-day ceasefireSpeed Read Israeli forces will remain in a 6-mile security zone around Lebanon
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What does Israel want in the Lebanon conflict?Today’s Big Question Despite diplomatic talks in Washington, ‘significant hurdles remain’ in dealing with the ‘distorted reality’ of Israel’s leaders
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as fighting ragesSpeed Read The two nations had not held official meetings in over 30 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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India’s controversial bid to reintroduce cheetahsUnder The Radar Villagers and conservationists are up in arms over Narendra Modi’s Project Cheetah
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Soldiers and veterans have mixed feelings on the Iran warTalking Point The US should ‘articulate a very clear plan if we’re going to put American service members’ lives in jeopardy,’ one veteran said
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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