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The Week That Shaped the World 13 - 20 June 2025

1. The Oil That Burns the Map. It began with rockets over Hormozgan and ended with forecasts of $300-a-barrel crude. The new war — this time between Israel and Iran — isn’t just a regional flare-up. It’s a match lit beneath the global energy market.Within hours of the strikes, Brent jumped,…

California's Migrant Crisis

The Week That Shaped the World 6 - 13 June 2025

1. Borderline Chaos: California's Migrant Crisis Turns ViolentIt started with a raid. It escalated with a tweet. And it exploded when the rubber bullets came out. California — land of sun, startups, and stubborn governors — found itself this week in the grip of something darker. Peaceful protests…

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The Week That Shaped the World 30 May - 6 June 2025

1. Operation Spiderweb: Ukraine Deals Major Blow to Russia’s Strategic Bomber FleetThere’s blowing things up, and then there’s blowing up 30% of your enemy’s nuclear-capable bombers on the eve of peace talks. Ukraine, ever the unexpected chess player, pulled off what might be the boldest move of…