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The Explainer Two of the prime minister's key advisers are accused of taking bribes from the Gulf state in exchange for favourable publicity

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 17 April 25

Today's Big Question Doha hosts both Hamas and a U.S. military base. That puts it at the center of the conflict in Gaza.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 1 December 23

Speed Read More than 40 women and children are still being held captive in Gaza by other Islamist groups and civilians

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 27 November 23

Today's Big Question Pause in fighting expected 'within days' but number of hostages released and aid trucks still to be agreed

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 20 November 23

Traveling to feel rested is on the rise

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 22 October 23

The Week Recommends Explore architecture, souks and many memorable museums 

By Yasemen Kaner-White Last updated 8 June 23

feature The saga reveals an ‘uncomfortable if familiar truth’ that money does buy influence, say commentators

By The Week Staff Published 21 December 22

feature Amid sportswashing and human rights concerns, Qatar 2022 ended with the perfect final

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 19 December 22

Speed Read European Parliament vice-president and three officials detained in custody as probe into alleged bribes widens

By The Week Staff Published 13 December 22

feature The World Cup host’s Sovereign wealth fund has £40bn of investments in UK alone

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 25 November 22

Talking Point Tournament host facing ‘buyer’s remorse’ over ‘giant waste of money’

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 24 November 22

Talking Point The most controversial Fifa World Cup yet is ready for kick-off

By The Week Staff Last updated 17 November 22