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Talking Point Donald Trump’s threats to pull the US out of the alliance would be almost impossible to put into action, but they draw attention to a ‘staggering’ imbalance

By The Week UK Published 11 April 26

Today’s Big Question Blockades across Ireland could trigger ‘more radical’ action across Europe

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 April 26

Today’s Big Question Hundreds of tons of food and medicine were stuck in limbo

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 9 April 26

Speed Read The strikes in Lebanon killed at least 254 people

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 April 26

Today's Big Question China and Pakistan emerge stronger from the 38-day conflict; for the US, Israel and Iran, the picture is more mixed

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 9 April 26

THE EXPLAINER The far-right has long looked to Viktor Orbán’s government as the model for its ultra-nationalist project. With days to go before Hungary’s national election, they’re starting to worry.

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 8 April 26

Speed Read Ben Roberts-Smith is Australia’s most decorated living veteran

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 8 April 26

Speed Read The deal is subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, said Trump

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 April 26

The Explainer Strict protocols governing violations of international humanitarian law are not always enforceable – or enforced

By The Week UK Published 8 April 26

In the Spotlight Moscow’s officers accused of extorting their soldiers with threats of torture or deadly front-line postings

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 7 April 26

Speed Read The second fighter was rescued following a Special Operations mission

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 April 26

The Explainer Viktor Orbán has led Hungary since 2010, and has remade its political institutions. But elections this month pose a major challenge

By The Week UK Published 6 April 26