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Flagbearer Sergey Tetyukhin of Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 8, 2016.
What We're Watching

Russia set for Olympics return, Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza, Estonia’s drug problem persists despite defeating fentanyl

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia participating in the Olympic Games on Tuesday, opening the door to Russian athletes competing in both individual and team sports at the in Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Middle East negotiator and son-in-law of President Trump, Jared Kushner talks with Israeli diplomats following a joint press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 September 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard numbers: US pitches “New Gaza,” Japan paves way for snap elections, “Sinners” smashes records, & More

$25 billion: The minimum amount of investment required to fulfil Jared Kushner’s ambitious property plan for Gaza.

​Hamas militant stands guard, as heavy machinery operates at the site where searches are underway for the bodies of hostages killed after being seized by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, October 17, 2025.
Analysis

Who will govern Gaza now?

On Monday, Hamas freed the remaining 20 living hostages, while Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners — the first step in the ceasefire deal the two sides struck last week.