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The Week - World
The issue dividing Israel: ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers - In the Spotlight - A new bill has solidified the community's 'draft evasion' stance, with this issue becoming the country's 'greatest internal security threat' In the Spotlight
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Are we heading for World War Three? -- In Depth -- European leaders fear appeasing Russia in Ukraine will embolden Putin and encourage China's ambitions over Taiwan -- The Week UK -- Last updated1 day ago
Japan's Princess Aiko is a national star. Her fans want even more. -- IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- Fresh off her first solo state visit to Laos, Princess Aiko has become the face of a Japanese royal family facing 21st-century obsolescence -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Normalising relations with the Taliban in Afghanistan -- The Explainer -- The regime is coming in from the diplomatic cold, as countries lose hope of armed opposition and seek cooperation on counterterrorism, counter-narcotics and deportation of immigrants -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published3 days ago
Age of consent around the world -- In Depth -- Indian Supreme Court to rule on lowering age of consent for teen sex -- Abby Wilson -- Last updated3 days ago
Europe sets 2027 deadline to wean itself from Russian natural gas -- IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- As negotiators attempt to end Russia's yearslong Ukraine invasion, lawmakers across the EU agree to uncouple gas consumption from Moscow's petrochemical infrastructure -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published4 days ago
Benin thwarts coup attempt -- Speed Read -- President Patrice Talon condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the West African country's army -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published5 days ago
In Suriname, the spectre of Dutch slave trade lingers -- Under the Radar -- Dutch royal family visit, the first to the South American former colony in nearly 50 years, spotlights role of the Netherlands in transatlantic trade -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published5 days ago
Pakistan: Trump's 'favourite field marshal' takes charge -- In the Spotlight -- Asim Munir's control over all three branches of Pakistan's military gives him 'sweeping powers' - and almost unlimited freedom to use them -- The Week UK -- Published6 days ago
Weird conspiracy theories: from JFK to 5G -- In Depth -- It's easy to dismiss 'alternative truths' but the most famous - and strangest - conspiracy theories can retain their fascination for generations -- The Week UK -- Last updated8 days ago
Is a Putin-Modi love-in a worry for the rest of the world? -- Today's Big Question -- The Indian leader is walking a 'tightrope' between Russia and the United States -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published8 days ago
Who is winning the war in Ukraine? -- The Explainer -- Sensing the 'imminent collapse' of Ukrainian forces, Moscow is happy to reject US peace plan in hope of greater victory -- The Week UK -- Last updated8 days ago
Is Europe finally taking the war to Russia? -- Today's Big Question -- As Moscow's drone buzzes and cyberattacks increase, European leaders are taking a more openly aggressive stance -- Abby Wilson -- Published9 days ago
China's single mothers are teaming up -- Under the Radar -- To cope with money pressures and work commitments, single mums are sharing homes, bills and childcare -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published9 days ago
West Africa's 'coup cascade' -- The Explainer -- Guinea-Bissau takeover is the latest in the Sahel region, which has quietly become global epicentre of terrorism -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published10 days ago