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Gaza hospital blast: What the video evidence shows about who's to blame
Speed Read Nobody wants to take responsibility for the deadly explosion in the courtyard of Gaza's al-Ahli Hospital. Roll the tape.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The 100-year-old railway Mexico hopes will rival the Panama Canal
Under the radar The route will run across Mexico's narrowest point, connecting the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Biden's Israel visit: what can US president achieve after Gaza hospital blast?
Today's big question Deadly explosion threatens to derail the US president's diplomatic ambitions during 'high-stakes' visit to region
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Trump's gagging order: making a mockery of free speech?
Talking Point Former president is barred from attacking prosecutors or witnesses in criminal case
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Belgian police shoot dead man in search for Brussels terror suspect
Speed Read The man is suspected of killing two Swedish nationals and wounding another in shooting spree
By The Week Staff Published
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Rafah border crossing: will Egypt open lifeline to Gaza?
Today's Big Question 'Security considerations' so far prevent Cairo from allowing mass influx of Palestinian refugees
By The Week Staff Published
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Mexico's Sinaloa cartel bans fentanyl, reportedly under pain of death
Speed Read The top exporter of fentanyl to the U.S. is apparently looking to diversify as law enforcement turns up the heat
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Biden will visit Israel to affirm solidarity after Hamas attack, focus on Gaza aid in Jordan
Speed Read President Biden is making a high-stakes, high-risk trip to the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spiral into a regional confict
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Ecuador banana empire scion Daniel Noboa wins presidency amid surge in drug-related violence
Speed Read Noboa, 35, now has just 18 months to solve Ecuador's soaring drug trafficking violence problem
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The threat posed by bonds to the global financial system
Under The Radar The worst bear market in a century is unleashing huge strain on parts of the financial system
By The Week Staff Published
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Gangs, guns and bombs: Sweden's 'crisis of violence'
Why Everyone's Talking About Surge in bomb attacks and gun violence has led government to call on military support
By The Week Staff Published
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What does the Polish election mean for the future of the EU?
Today's Big Question Opposition leader Donald Tusk claims ruling PiS party plans 'Polexit'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 7-13 October
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What a full-scale Israeli invasion of Gaza will look like
The Explainer Ground troops face mission 'larger, longer and more violent than anything that came before'
By The Week Staff Published
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