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Israel strikes Iran, killing military and nuclear chiefs
Speed Read Israeli officials said the attack was a 'preemptive' strike on Iran's nuclear program
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why Israel is attacking Iran now
The Explainer A weakened Tehran and a distracted Donald Trump have led Benjamin Netanyahu to finally act against long-standing foe
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 7 – 13 June
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Israel deports Thunberg after seizing Gaza aid boat
speed read The Swedish activist was delivering food and medical aid to Palestine, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis there
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Colombian senator shot on streets of Bogotá
speed read Miguel Uribe Turbay, who has announced his candidacy for next year's presidential election, was shot at a rally
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Sumo wrestling is taking a beating
Under the Radar Scandals and high-profile resignations of former stars have 'sullied' image of Japan's national sport – but could its latest star turn the tide?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 31 May – 6 June
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Trump says Putin vowed retaliation for Kyiv strike
speed read The Russian president intends to respond to Ukraine's weekend drone strikes on Moscow's warplanes
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth US-China trade war, stalled Ukraine ceasefire, and renewed strikes on Gaza among the flashpoints for global conflict
By The Week UK Last updated
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Dutch government falls over immigration policy
speed read The government collapsed after anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders quit the right-wing coalition
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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South Korea elects liberal Lee as president
speed read Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, was elected president following months of political instability in the wake of Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why are military experts so interested in Ukraine's drone attack?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Zelenskyy government's massive surprise assault on Russian airfields was a decisive tactical victory — could it also be the start of a new era in autonomous warfare?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: the group behind Gaza's controversial new aid programme
The Explainer Deadly shootings and chaotic scenes have been reported at aid sites after US group replaced UN humanitarian organisations
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Nationalist wins tight Polish presidential election
speed read Karol Nawrocki beat Rafal Trzaskowski in Poland's presidential runoff election
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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