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The Week - World
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 -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published
2 hours ago
'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 -- Abby Wilson -- Published5 hours ago
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 -- Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK -- Last updated3 days ago
Quiz of The Week: 22 - 28 March -- Have you been paying attention to The Week's news? -- The Week Staff3 days ago
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 -- Theara Coleman, The Week US -- Published3 days ago
Israel detains director after West Bank settler clash -- speed read -- The director of Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' was arrested and beaten -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published4 days ago
6 VOLCANOES THAT COULD SHUT DOWN THE WORLD -- In Depth -- Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon -- Devika Rao, The Week US -- Last updated4 days ago
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 -- Elliott Goat, The Week UK -- Published4 days ago
The banned pesticide poisoning Caribbean paradise -- Under the radar -- Martinique and Guadeloupe have been rocked by soaring cancer rates amid other diagnoses -- Rebekah Evans, The Week UK -- Published4 days ago
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? -- Abby Wilson -- Last updated4 days ago
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? -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published4 days ago
Quiz of The Week: 15 - 21 March -- Have you been paying attention to The Week's news? -- The Week Staff3 days ago
Polar scares: assault in the Antarctic -- Under The Radar -- Violence on remote research bases is rare but extremely challenging to police -- Richard Windsor, The Week UK -- Published4 days ago
Turkey arrests Istanbul mayor, a top Erdogan rival -- Speed Read -- Protests erupted in Turkey after authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published4 days ago