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How will Russia react to Ukraine’s Crimea fightback?Today's Big Question Ukrainian onslaught has potential to ‘freeze the conflict’, but pressure could push Vladimir Putin towards nuclear option
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Anti-immigration sentiment in South Africa reaches a fever pitchIn the Spotlight A movement has given migrants until June 30 to leave
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Iran and US trade strikes in Hormuz power struggleSpeed Read The US attacked Iranian targets while Iran responded with its own strikes
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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France reports 1,000 deaths from record heatSpeed Read The number of deaths is expected to keep rising
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Putin admits ‘problems’ from Ukraine warSpeed Read Putin said his country was seeing a “certain deficit” of gasoline alongside other problems
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will ‘Il Generale’ turn Italy upside down?In the Spotlight Roberto Vannacci has been hailed on the far-right as the new Julius Caesar, causing PM Giorgia Meloni a ‘splitting political headache’
By The Week UK Published
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Iran strike on ship halts UN Hormuz evacuationSpeed Read Over 11,000 seafarers have been stranded since the Iran war began
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Venezuela deaths rise amid search for quake survivorsSpeed Read Over 500 people have been confirmed dead
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Dual earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing hundredsSpeed Read Over 160 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more injured
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Senate votes to end Iran war, joining HouseSpeed Read The 50-48 vote was a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s military actions
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How the world reported on Keir Starmer’s resignationThe Explainer With the prospect of seven prime ministers in the last 10 years, some see Downing Street as a revolving door, and Britain as ‘ungovernable’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?The Explainer Ukraine’s war effort ‘on the front foot’ as it awaits response to ceasefire offer
By The Week UK Last updated
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Burnham likely next UK leader after Starmer exitSpeed Read The former Greater Manchester mayor is a recently added MP
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Right-wing outsider poised to win Colombia electionSpeed Read Abelardo de la Espriella declared victory; he has no political experience
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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