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Multimedia artist Khaled Sabsabi, a one-time hip-hop performer, has been selected to represent the country at the Venice Biennale.
- Linda Morris
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While you were distracted, Trump came in like a wrecking ball
The US president has kept the world’s eyes elsewhere with his “shock and awe” approach to power. Back at home, his allies and opponents got to work.
- Michael Koziol
‘Great operation’ behind Trump’s golden pager gift from Netanyahu
The US president responded by giving the Israeli prime minister a photo of the two men from the latter’s US visit, inscribed: “To Bibi, a great leader.”
- Lilia Sebouai and Jotam Confino
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Trump bars ICC members from US over Israel case, doubles down on Gaza takeover
Thirty-six hours after suggesting the US should “own” Gaza, Trump has sanctioned the International Criminal Court for pursuing alleged Israeli war crimes.
- Michael Koziol
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- Middle East tensions
Even better than real estate is Trump’s ability to spin a tall tale
For the developer in the White House, every problem looks like it can be solved with hotels and casinos, but can we really take Trump’s words seriously?
- Waleed Aly
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What you need to know about Trump’s plan for Gaza
When Donald Trump stood beside Benjamin Netanyahu and outlined his vision for “the Riviera of the Middle East”, he sent shockwaves around the world.
Whoever ends up rebuilding Gaza, this is the enormous scale of the task
Donald Trump says it could be the “Riviera of the Middle East”. But the UN estimates Gaza is littered with more than 50 million tonnes of rubble – roughly 12 times the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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White House says US would not fund Trump’s ‘out-of-the-box’ Gaza plan
In a briefing that exacerbated confusion, the White House press secretary appeared to walk back Trump’s outlandish proposal for the US to “take over” and rebuild the Gaza Strip.
- Michael Koziol
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- Donald Trump
Trump wants to turn Gaza into the Gold Coast. His motive is blindingly transparent
Donald Trump, the property tycoon, tells us Gaza is “a demolition site”. You can almost picture him negotiating with the agent for a better price.
- Michael Koziol
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