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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: the group behind Gaza's controversial new aid programme
The Explainer Deadly shootings and chaotic scenes have been reported at aid sites after US group replaced UN humanitarian organisations
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Nationalist wins tight Polish presidential election
speed read Karol Nawrocki beat Rafal Trzaskowski in Poland's presidential runoff election
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Ukraine hits Russia's bomber fleet in stealth drone attack
speed read The operation, which destroyed dozens of warplanes, is the 'biggest blow of the war against Moscow's long-range bomber fleet'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Quiz of The Week: 24 – 30 May
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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How the Arctic became a geopolitical flashpoint
The Explainer The UK is working with Nato allies in the Arctic Circle to prepare for potential Russian aggression
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Uruguay shaken by 'phantom cow' scam
Under the Radar Cattle seen as a safe investment in beef-mad nation – but the cows, and people's life savings, are nowhere to be found
By Genevieve Bates Published
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France and Indonesia promote a contentious bid for an Israel-Palestine two-state solution
Talking Points Both countries have said a two-state solution is the way to end the Middle East conflict
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Starving Gazans overrun US-backed food aid hub
speed read Israeli troops fired warning shots at the Palestinians
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Trump giving up on Ukraine-Russia peace?
Today's Big Question White House says president is 'weary and frustrated' with conflict
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Quiz of The Week: 17 – 23 May
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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North Korea's army of fake IT workers
The Explainer Using AI and stolen information to craft false identities, they are becoming an 'increasing menace' to top tech companies in the US and UK
By Abby Wilson Published
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A manga predicting a natural disaster is affecting tourism to Japan
Under the Radar The 1999 book originally warned of a disaster that would befall Japan in 2011 — a prophecy that came true
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Israel's Western allies pull back amid Gaza escalation
speed read Britain and the EU are reconsidering allegiance with Israel as the Gaza siege continues
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Who is winning the war in Ukraine now?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
By The Week UK Last updated
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