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Trump surrenders in Georgia election subversion case
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
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A brief history of third parties in the US
In Depth Though none of America's third parties have won a presidential election, they have nonetheless had a large impact on the country's politics
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Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine?
In Depth Invasion and ongoing conflict has strained Moscow’s international ties
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Could Taiwan’s military defences withstand a Chinese invasion?
feature Island’s army is vastly outnumbered by Beijing forces but it might have ‘defender’s advantage’ in an attack
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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Trade unions explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How organised labour fought for rights in the modern workplace
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Agriculture explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How seeds and selective breeding paved the way for civilisation
By Jessica Hullinger Last updated
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Could China be preparing to invade Taiwan?
feature Beijing ‘flexes its military muscles’ by sending more warships and aircraft towards the island
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The most dangerous countries in the world
In Depth Ukraine drops down the Global Peace Index as Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list
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Who is the Hat Man? The sleep paralysis nightmare shared around the world
In Depth Shadowy figure has become a dominant character in digital culture, fuelled by TikTok’s fascination with the paranormal
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Yevgeny Prigozhin and the other Kremlin contenders who could replace Vladimir Putin
In Depth Moscow-watchers suspect the president’s two-decade stint at Russia’s helm could be nearing its end
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Democracy explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How Ancient Greece gave birth to ‘the most successful political idea of the 20th century’
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Is Ukraine joining Nato?
feature President Zelenskyy has applied for membership but alliance is uneasy while country is at war
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North Korea and Japan’s difficult history
In Depth New missile launch from Pyongyang wreaks further havoc
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