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In the Spotlight The Italian PM has had an ‘aura of political invincibility’ since taking office in 2022, but a referendum on flagship judicial reforms has left her vulnerable

By The Week UK Published 3 April 26

In Depth US action in Venezuela could legitimise Beijing’s move against its own problematic regional foe

By The Week UK Last updated 1 April 26

Under the Radar Government seeks to narrow legal definition of transgender people and remove right to self-identify

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 31 March 26

The Explainer These waterways act as a lifeline for much of the world’s economy

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 31 March 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION A perfect storm may finally topple a long-risky pillar of the 21st century global economy

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 31 March 26

Speed Read The bill received condemnation from several human rights organizations

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 31 March 26

Speed Read Experts warned that this could constitute a potential war crime

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 31 March 26

In depth Most of us probably won’t realise that we are in a global conflict - at least until it enters ‘the history books as a real event in retrospect’

By The Week UK Last updated 31 March 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Iran isn’t just flexing its petrochemical muscles in the Gulf — it’s turning a profit at the Trump war effort’s expense

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 30 March 26

The Explainer The body declared slavery to be a ‘crime against humanity’

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 30 March 26

Speed Read ‘If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with that,’ President Donald Trump said

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 March 26

Talking Point In going to war, the Israeli PM is risking his country’s long-term security, as well as support at home and abroad

By The Week UK Published 29 March 26