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What does the Le Pen verdict mean for the future of French politics?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Convicted of embezzlement and slapped with a five year ban on running for public office, where does arch-conservative Marine Le Pen go from here — and will the movement she leads follow?
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Myanmar quake deaths rise as survivor search intensifies
speed read The magnitude-7.7 earthquake in central Myanmar has killed a documented 2,000 people so far, and left scores more trapped beneath rubble
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'Like a sound from hell': Serbia and sonic weapons
The Explainer Half a million people sign petition alleging Serbian police used an illegal 'sound cannon' to disrupt anti-government protests
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Is China about to invade Taiwan?
In Depth President Lai Ching-te warns conflict in Taiwan Strait would have 'more profound impact on world' than invasion of Ukraine or Covid pandemic
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Quiz of The Week: 22 - 28 March
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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South Korean commission exposes history of fraud and abuse in overseas adoptions
The Explainer The largest exporter of international adoptees allowed fraud to flourish, as the government pushed the adoption agenda
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Israel detains director after West Bank settler clash
speed read The director of Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' was arrested and beaten
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
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Is this the end of democracy in Turkey?
Today's Big Question President Erdoğan's jailing of political rival a 'decisive moment' that moves country toward full-fledged autocracy
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The banned pesticide poisoning Caribbean paradise
Under the radar Martinique and Guadeloupe have been rocked by soaring cancer rates amid other diagnoses
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The ages of consent around the world
In Depth A pending Iraqi bill plans to lower the legal age of consent – how does the rest of the world compare?
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The fight for control of Ukraine's nuclear reactors
The Explainer How serious is Donald Trump about US ownership of Kyiv's nuclear power plants?
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Quiz of The Week: 15 - 21 March
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Polar scares: assault in the Antarctic
Under The Radar Violence on remote research bases is rare but extremely challenging to police
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