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ICJ Opinion on Israeli Settlements, Explained
The top court’s historic declaration is a major boon to the Palestinian solidarity movement.

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.

New Women Leaders, Same Old International Politics
The world’s top political personnel are increasingly feminist. Policy is another matter.

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.

Bangladesh’s Media Has Been Tested by Fire
Journalists are blasted as collaborators and hailed as heroes.

Does Israel’s Conflict with Hezbollah Have an Endgame?
The group would remain a threat to Israel even after a war.

Europe’s New Dividing Line Is Security
The continent has moved on from big internal fights over money and migration.

There Are No Free Lunches in Trade Deals
How to cut through the PR and understand an agreement.

The World Cup Is Coming to America—and Heading for Disaster
The United States is in no position to host the world in 2026.

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.

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.

Mediators Push ‘Final’ Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal
Yet fear of military escalation looms as Iran vows to attack Israel in the coming days.

Untangling This Week’s Market Turmoil
The U.S. Federal Reserve shouldn’t necessarily be in the business of anticipating wild swings.

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.

Rare U.S.-China Cooperation Pays Off on Fentanyl Regulation
The countries have managed to make progress even as competition in other spheres escalates.