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Israel forms a wartime unity government, but its scope is unclear
Speed Read Opposition leader Benny Gantz has joined Netanyahu in a small war Cabinet, adding military experience and maybe a political lifeline
By Peter Weber Published
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How the Israel-Hamas war could derail peace with Saudi Arabia
Talking Point A plan for normalization between Israel and the Saudis now appears unlikely to come to fruition
By Justin Klawans Published
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Israel-Hamas: which countries might be dragged into conflict?
Today's Big Question Experts fear a broader cross-border conflict in the region
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Israel orders 'complete siege' of Gaza, with food, water and energy cut off
Speed Read As Israel vows crushing retaliation for Hamas' invasion, Hamas threatens to kill its hostages
By Peter Weber Published
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Panda-monium: China vs. the West
Under the Radar The end of panda diplomacy has been viewed as a consequence of increasingly frosty China-US relations
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Hamas have boiled over into deadly war
The Explainer The violence started with a surprise attack from the Hamas-held Gaza Strip
By Justin Klawans Published
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Quiz of The Week: 30 September - 6 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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Giraffe poo seized after woman wanted to use it to make a necklace
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump reportedly shared US nuclear submarine secrets with loose-lipped Australian billionaire
Speed Read Special counsel Jack Smith is aware of Trump's alleged disclosure to a foreigner who belonged to the Mar-a-Lago club
By Peter Weber Published
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Helicopter sound arouses crocodiles
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Nuclear drills: Putin urged to test atomic bomb
Speed Reads Russian rescue workers practise evacuating citizens as nuclear expert urges 'show of force'
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The international recruits joining Russia’s war on Ukraine
The Explainer Kremlin tries to bolster its ranks while avoiding a politically sensitive recruitment drive at home
By The Week Staff Last updated
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UN Security Council approves Haiti security mission led by Kenya
Speed Read Kenya has pledged 1,000 security personnel to help stabilize Haiti, but lots of questions remain
By Peter Weber Published
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Woman sues Disney over 'injurious wedgie'
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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