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The Week - World

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire in border fight -- Speed Read -- At least 38 people were killed and more than 300,000 displaced in the recent violence -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

6 hours ago

Israel 'pauses' Gaza military activity as aid outcry grows -- Speed Read -- The World Health Organization said malnutrition has reached 'alarming levels' in Gaza -- Jessica Hullinger -- Published

1 day ago

US and EU reach trade deal -- Speed Read -- Trump's meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resulted in a tariff agreement that will avert a transatlantic trade war -- Jessica Hullinger -- Published

2 days ago

Are we close to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Former president warns Russia could launch 'pre-emptive strikes' on Western countries if Ukraine war escalates -- The Week UK -- Last updated

2 days ago

At least 12 dead in Thai-Cambodian clashes -- Speed Read -- Both countries accused the other of firing first -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 July - Have you been paying attention to The Week's news? By - The Week Staff - Published - 25 July 25

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Why are Ukraine's anti-corruption issues roaring back into focus now? -- TODAY'S BIG QUESTION -- A new bill curbing anti-corruption bodies prompted Ukraine's first mass protests against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in years. Where are the roots of this domestic unrest, and what could it mean for Ukraine's future? -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

The lead paint poisoning scandal rocking China -- IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- Sick schoolchildren and allegations of a cover-up have pushed China's public safety concerns back into the public eye -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

2 days ago

US and Japan strike trade deal -- Speed Read -- Trump signed what he's calling the 'largest deal ever made' -- Jessica Hullinger -- Published

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Russia's 'shared values' visa -- The Explainer -- The 'anti-woke' scheme is aimed at foreigners who reject LGBTQ+ rights and 'non-traditional' values - and who can provide Moscow with online clout and skilled workers -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

2 days ago

28 nations condemn Israel's 'inhumane killing' in Gaza -- Speed Read -- Countries including Australia, France, Japan and the U.K. have released a joint statement condemning Israel's ongoing attacks -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

7 days ago

Israeli gunfire kills dozens at Gaza aid site -- Speed Read -- The U.N. estimates that at least 875 Palestinians have died while trying to access food in recent months -- Jessica Hullinger -- Published

8 days ago

Thailand is rolling back on its legal cannabis empire -- Under the Radar -- Government restricts cannabis use to medical purposes only and threatens to re-criminalise altogether, sparking fears for the $1 billion industry -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

9 days ago

The return of the Houthis: violence in the Red Sea -- In the Spotlight -- The Houthis are back with their strongest attack yet -- The Week UK -- Published

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