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The Week - World
Who's winning the war in Ukraine? In Depth - Kyiv faces race against time to reverse Russian gains or risk waning international support - In Depth
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Japan's succession drama puts future of world's oldest monarchy in doubt -- Under the radar -- Public feel 'sense of crisis' and politicians debate changing rules as Emperor has no male children and only three heirs -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published11 hours ago
Are we heading for World War Three? -- In Depth -- Middle East back from the brink for now, as Russia goes on the offensive in Ukraine -- By The Week UK -- Last updated1 day ago
Costa Rica's renewable energy success could be under threat -- Under the radar -- Central American nation generates nearly all its electricity from renewable sources but climate change is bringing huge challenges -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published1 day ago
Russia gains as Ukraine awaits US aid -- Speed Read -- Ukrainian forces have retreated from several villages as the situation at the front line worsens -- By Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Haiti interim council, prime minister sworn in -- Speed Read -- Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid surging gang violence -- By Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published3 days ago
Do youth curfews work? -- Today's big question -- Banning unaccompanied children from towns and cities is popular with some voters but is contentious politically -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published6 days ago
Quiz of The Week: 20 - 26 April -- Puzzles and Quizzes -- Have you been paying attention to The Week's news? -- By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK -- Published6 days ago
Ottawa climate talks: can global plastic problem be solved? -- In the spotlight -- Nations aim to draft world's first treaty on plastic pollution, but resistance from oil- and gas-producing countries could limit scope -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published6 days ago
Nigeria's worsening rate of maternal mortality -- Under the radar -- Economic crisis is making hospitals unaffordable, with women increasingly not receiving the care they need -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published8 days ago
Myanmar: the Spring Revolution and the downfall of the generals -- Talking Point -- An armed protest movement has swept across the country since the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown in 2021 -- By The Week Staff -- Published9 days ago
Israel hits Iran with retaliatory airstrike -- Speed Read -- The attack comes after Iran's drone and missile barrage last weekend -- By Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published11 days ago
Is there a peaceful way forward for Israel and Iran? -- Today's Big Question -- Tehran has initially sought to downplay the latest Israeli missile strike on its territory -- By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK -- Published13 days ago
Quiz of The Week: 13 - 19 April -- Puzzles and Quizzes -- Have you been paying attention to The Week's news? -- By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK -- Published13 days ago
How would we know if World War Three had started? -- Today's Big Question -- With conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, the 'spark' that could ignite all-out war 'already exists' -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published13 days ago