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Trump and Bibi embrace in front of an Israeli flag.
Trump and Bibi embrace in front of an Israeli flag.

Trump Takes a Victory Lap in Israel

The U.S. president addressed the Knesset after Hamas released the last remaining living hostages.

An anti-government protest organised by the families of hostages outside the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 4.
An anti-government protest organised by the families of hostages outside the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 4.

Three Reckonings the Gaza Deal Will Force

After the war ends, Israelis face tough questions about relations with their leaders, the Palestinians, and the United States.

A man displays his Brazilian ID card, held in one hand.
A man displays his Brazilian ID card, held in one hand.

Brazil’s Invisible Communities Deserve to Be Counted

Data discrimination leaves millions of people dangerously vulnerable.

Women doctors assist a pregnant patient at a hospital in Ghazni, Afghanistan.
Women doctors assist a pregnant patient at a hospital in Ghazni, Afghanistan.

Trump Erases Women From Foreign Policy

The White House has overturned the decades-old bipartisan policy consensus that female empowerment serves U.S. interests.

Trump and Bondi walk through a doorway under a portrait of Trump above the door frame with a U.S. flag and Justice Dept. flag on stands on either side.
Trump and Bondi walk through a doorway under a portrait of Trump above the door frame with a U.S. flag and Justice Dept. flag on stands on either side.

Trump Has Broken the Justice Department

The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James shows how far the president is willing to go.

A man is seen sitting in rubble in Gaza with destroyed buildings in the background.
A man is seen sitting in rubble in Gaza with destroyed buildings in the background.

Doctor in Gaza Says Cease-Fire Brings Hope but Challenges Remain

An MSF doctor talks about the dire needs in Gaza as the cease-fire begins.

Palestinians walk along al-Rashid road toward Gaza City.
Palestinians walk along al-Rashid road toward Gaza City.

The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Has Taken Effect. What’s Next?

The next 72 hours are expected to see a hostage-prisoner swap, more aid entering Gaza, and a slew of diplomatic meetings.

A protester jumps to avoid a tear gas canister during clashes with Malagasy security forces at a demonstration in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
A protester jumps to avoid a tear gas canister during clashes with Malagasy security forces at a demonstration in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Oct. 4: France’s PM resigns (again), Israel-Hamas negotiations begin (again), and Gen Z protests rage in Madagascar (still).

Pete Hegseth and Israel Katz are seen standing side by side with an Israeli flag in front of them.
Pete Hegseth and Israel Katz are seen standing side by side with an Israeli flag in front of them.

The U.S. Deploys 200 Troops to Israel Amid Gaza Cease-Fire

The force will help coordinate humanitarian aid and security but won’t enter Gaza.

A zoomed-in photo of the heads of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as they walk next to each other against a backdrop of red and yellow flowers. Trump's mouth is wide open as he speaks, and Xi is smiling.
A zoomed-in photo of the heads of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as they walk next to each other against a backdrop of red and yellow flowers. Trump's mouth is wide open as he speaks, and Xi is smiling.

Rare Earths Threaten Rare Trump-Xi Summit

The U.S.-China trade war has just escalated—again.

A man in a coat outside of a glass office building, with high rise buildings under construction in the background.
A man in a coat outside of a glass office building, with high rise buildings under construction in the background.

China’s Tech Obsession Is Weighing Down Its Economy

A decade of cutting-edge investment hasn’t translated into growth.

The green branches of an olive tree catch a falling missile above the Arabic word "sumud"
The green branches of an olive tree catch a falling missile above the Arabic word "sumud"

You Already Know What ‘Sumud’ Means

Despite its Palestinian specificity, the word reveals universal truths.

Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini in a film still.
Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini in a film still.

Mussolini, the Rock Star Antihero

A new historical drama chronicles the birth of fascism as seen through the eyes of Il Duce himself.

The oil tanker Eagle S next to Finnish border guard ship Uisko and tugboat Ukko in the Gulf of Finland on December 28, 2024.
The oil tanker Eagle S next to Finnish border guard ship Uisko and tugboat Ukko in the Gulf of Finland on December 28, 2024.

Anchors Away

Finland’s failure to convict Russian crew clears the way for more cable-cutting attacks.

Dozens of people crowd together, many with their arms raised in celebration. Closest to the camera are two boys about 8 to 12 years old, both holding up their fingers in the V-shaped peace symbols as they beam at the camera.
Dozens of people crowd together, many with their arms raised in celebration. Closest to the camera are two boys about 8 to 12 years old, both holding up their fingers in the V-shaped peace symbols as they beam at the camera.

Can Palestinians Trust Donald Trump?

Only U.S. pressure will ensure that Israel honors the Gaza cease-fire.

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