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Northeast Spain becomes a hotbed for US tech giantsThe Explainer The region of Aragon is now home to some of the largest tech conglomerates
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why the Bayeux Tapestry is one in the eye for commonersTalking Point Tech billionaires and art critics can take their time enjoying the 11th-century relic in London. But the public must hurry along
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Donald Trump, Venezuelan oil, and ‘the 51st state’The Explainer As first barrel of Venezuelan crude arrives in the US, controversial oil deal with Caracas is seen by many as US asset seizure
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How extreme weather survivors are working for a better futureUnder The Radar ‘Emotion’ and ‘humanity’ are turning tears into power
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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‘Japanese chess’ elite accepts first female playerUnder the Radar Tomoka Nishiyama breaks through male-dominated shogi ceiling
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Where does Israel stand ahead of its ‘most consequential election’ ever?Today's Big Question Fear and division cast a shadow over polling day
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Road to nowhere: Malawi’s deepening fuel crisisUnder the Radar The southeast African nation has been hit by a currency shortage – and the nation’s drivers are paying the price
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Mayhem in France as violent rioting spreadsFeature Over 7,000 people have been arrested during the demonstrations
By The Week US Published
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Trump pivots away from Ukraine and toward RussiaFeature The administration has called Putin a humanitarian, among other things
By The Week US Published
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What happens to Gaza if Netanyahu loses?Today’s Big Question Netanyahu could see his last days as Israel’s prime minister in the upcoming elections
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brazil’s social media malaiseThe Explainer Leftist Lula accuses Meta of suppressing his campaign and promoting far-right rival Bolsonaro, which tech company denies, but concerns persist over online bias
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What could happen at Vladimir Putin’s proposed superpower summit?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Absent a firm agenda, here’s what Xi, Trump and Putin might tackle at a high-stakes trilateral get-together
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Flores, Indonesia’s ‘priest island’Under the Radar As the Catholic Church struggles to serve its faithful, a small island in the world’s largest Muslim nation offers hope
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What does Alberta’s referendum rejection mean for Canada?Today’s Big Question Voters largely rejected an effort to make Alberta independent
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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