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An Israeli checkpoint near the town of Beita in the West Bank.
An Israeli checkpoint near the town of Beita in the West Bank.

ICJ Opinion on Israeli Settlements, Explained

The top court’s historic declaration is a major boon to the Palestinian solidarity movement.

Smoke billows following an Israeli bombardment in central Gaza.
Smoke billows following an Israeli bombardment in central Gaza.

Hamas Refuses to Attend Upcoming Cease-Fire, Hostage Talks

New Israeli conditions, the death of Hamas’s political leader, and ongoing attacks in Gaza are keeping Hamas away from the negotiation table.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the UK Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, in central England, on Nov. 2, 2023.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the UK Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, in central England, on Nov. 2, 2023.

New Women Leaders, Same Old International Politics

The world’s top political personnel are increasingly feminist. Policy is another matter.

Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gestures during a campaign rally at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gestures during a campaign rally at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Tim Walz Has Always Been Consistent on China

Local newspapers reveal what the vice presidential candidate thought long before he came into the national spotlight.

Protesters and journalists are seen through the black metal rungs of a tall fence as they stand outside the High Court building in Dhaka. On the other side of the fence, police officers stand with helmets and riot shields.
Protesters and journalists are seen through the black metal rungs of a tall fence as they stand outside the High Court building in Dhaka. On the other side of the fence, police officers stand with helmets and riot shields.

Bangladesh’s Media Has Been Tested by Fire

Journalists are blasted as collaborators and hailed as heroes.

A crowd of people are seen from behind, dimly lit, as they watch a speech from a Hezbollah leader delivered via a large screen. The nearest spectator holds a fist in the air toward the bearded man onscreen, who speaks in front of a bright red background.
A crowd of people are seen from behind, dimly lit, as they watch a speech from a Hezbollah leader delivered via a large screen. The nearest spectator holds a fist in the air toward the bearded man onscreen, who speaks in front of a bright red background.

Does Israel’s Conflict with Hezbollah Have an Endgame?

The group would remain a threat to Israel even after a war.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrive for a family picture during the European Council Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 27, 2024.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrive for a family picture during the European Council Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 27, 2024.

Europe’s New Dividing Line Is Security

The continent has moved on from big internal fights over money and migration.

A photo collage illustration showing a mouth and shipping container.
A photo collage illustration showing a mouth and shipping container.

There Are No Free Lunches in Trade Deals

How to cut through the PR and understand an agreement.

Fans trying to enter Hard Rock Stadium rush the gates before the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami on July 14.
Fans trying to enter Hard Rock Stadium rush the gates before the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami on July 14.

The World Cup Is Coming to America—and Heading for Disaster

The United States is in no position to host the world in 2026.

Basketball players Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, and Karl Malone stand in a line wearing matching U.S. flag sweatshirts and Olympic gold medals. Jordan is in the center, raising his hand and making the peace or victory sign.
Basketball players Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, and Karl Malone stand in a line wearing matching U.S. flag sweatshirts and Olympic gold medals. Jordan is in the center, raising his hand and making the peace or victory sign.

America Is No Longer Basketball’s Sole Superpower

Ever since the Dream Team’s unbeaten 1992 Olympic run, U.S. hegemony in men’s basketball has been under threat from European teams.

Shyamalan on the set of his 1999 film “The Sixth Sense.”
Shyamalan on the set of his 1999 film “The Sixth Sense.”

M. Night Shyamalan Pulls Off the Ultimate Twist

For 25 years, the director has been doing something few else would dare try in wide-release, thrill-ride cinema.

An Israeli strike targets a location in al-Zawayda in central Gaza.
An Israeli strike targets a location in al-Zawayda in central Gaza.

Mediators Push ‘Final’ Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal

Yet fear of military escalation looms as Iran vows to attack Israel in the coming days.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading.

Untangling This Week’s Market Turmoil

The U.S. Federal Reserve shouldn’t necessarily be in the business of anticipating wild swings.

Gymnast Carlos Yulo of the Philippines celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's vault during the podium ceremony at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo of the Philippines celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's vault during the podium ceremony at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Aug. 3: Far-right groups riot in Britain, Japan’s stock market plummets, and Kamala Harris announces her VP pick.

A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chemist checks confiscated powder containing fentanyl at the DEA Northeast Regional Laboratory.
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chemist checks confiscated powder containing fentanyl at the DEA Northeast Regional Laboratory.

Rare U.S.-China Cooperation Pays Off on Fentanyl Regulation

The countries have managed to make progress even as competition in other spheres escalates.

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