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Pedro Sánchez and the corruption scandalThe Explainer A string of allegations have been levelled at PM’s allies and relatives
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Amazon deforestation: the good, the bad and the under protectionUnder The Radar Deforestation has fallen but harsh realities remain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Cuba on its knees: stand by for regime change?Talking Point The US bringing in Raúl Castro would be a major blow to the regime
By The Week UK Published
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Strikes on Moscow: a threat to Putin’s rule?Talking Point Events have not been in the Kremlin’s favour lately
By The Week UK Published
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US-Iran deal awaits OK as ceasefire teetersSpeed Read The ceasefire could be extended for another two months
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will Russia expand the Ukraine war into Europe?Today's Big Question Romanian drone incident is latest Russian incursion into Nato territory but Putin could try to escalate conflict in next 12 months
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Will US-Iran deal bring peace to Lebanon?Today’s Big Question Tehran wants peace deal to include end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah but Israel vows to ‘crush’ Iran-backed group
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ireland is embroiled in its own ‘George Floyd moment’The Explainer The death of a Congolese man in Dublin has led to massive protests
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why India’s youth are flocking to a fake political partyUnder the Radar Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into youth anger at unemployment, inflation and bitter religious divides
By The Week UK Published
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US strikes Iran amid talks of imminent peace dealSpeed Read The U.S. “conducted self-defense strikes” even as President Donald Trump said a deal was being negotiated
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Iran deal: is Trump the loser?Today’s Big Question Critics believe mooted ‘memorandum of understanding’ leaves ‘radicalised‘ Tehran in stronger position than before US assault
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Who’s afraid of AI?Talking Point The economic, political and technical implications of the AI future are becoming clearer. Time to act
By The Week UK Published
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the cancer of Ukrainian corruptionIn The Spotlight ‘Inseparable’ link between the PM and his former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak could prove disastrous for Ukrainian leader
By The Week UK Published
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The war with Iran: stalemate, or checkmate?Talking Point Donald Trump considers his next move after Iran's unsatisfactory response to ceasefire proposal
By The Week UK Published
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