World News

In the Spotlight The Indian activist is championing a student-led protest against the education system, but his health is declining

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 17 July 26

Today's Big Question Unsubstantiated allegations of Beijing interference look to undermine legitimacy of November midterms

By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published 17 July 26

Under The Radar Gadi Eisenkot is the latest challenger hoping to unseat the Israeli veteran

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 July 26

In the Spotlight Dennis Sochor has become the oldest-ever prisoner executed in Florida, as US death row populations age

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 July 26

Under the Radar Alliance is one of a flurry of treaties Canberra is making in the Pacific to cooperate on security and counter China’s growing influence

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 July 26

The Explainer But it isn’t the one you are probably thinking of

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 July 26

Speed Read The nation’s economy grew just 4.3% compared to the same period last year

By Jessica Hullinger Published 15 July 26

In Depth Leading theoretical physicist warns world is closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since the end of the Cold War

By The Week UK Last updated 15 July 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The fickle American president has spent years lobbing insults and nicknames at friend and foe on the global stage alike

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 14 July 26

Speed Read The price of oil spiked nearly 10% on Monday

By Jessica Hullinger Published 14 July 26

The Explainer Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 13 July 26

Speed Read Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. refueling facility

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 13 July 26