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1. Which political party or coalition won the most seats in Portugal’s parliamentary election on Sunday?
The far-right Chega party, meanwhile, came in a stunning third place, taking 18 percent of the vote. Far-right parties in Portugal have failed to gain positions of real political influence for about half a century—until now, Emily Schultheis wrote ahead of the election.
2. China concluded the annual session of its National People’s Congress on Monday by passing a revised law that gives the Communist Party more influence over which government body?
The new law is the latest example of how Chinese leader Xi Jinping is consolidating his power, FP’s Christina Lu reports in World Brief.
3. On Monday, acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign once what happened?
While a transitional leadership council would mark a step toward restoring stability and democracy in Haiti, elections alone are not a panacea, Philippe de Bard writes.
4. On Monday, India implemented a law that would speed citizenship applications filed by persecuted religious minorities from certain Muslim-majority countries. Which of the following nations is not included in the act?
Critics view the controversial law as discriminatory because it excludes Muslims from the fast-track citizenship process, FP’s Michael Kugelman writes in South Asia Brief.
5. On Tuesday, UNICEF warned that the child poverty rate in Argentina could hit what number in the first quarter of 2024?
The organization cited Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measures as one reason for the rapid increase. But the most painful economic consequences of the reforms are still to come, FP’s Catherine Osborn writes in Latin America Brief.
6. On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that could ban which social media app?
The bill orders the China-based parent company of TikTok to sell the popular app or face the possibility of a complete ban from the United States, FP’s Rishi Iyengar reports.
7. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ruled out which measure to retrieve nearly 300 children and staff who were recently abducted from their schools?
From 2011 to 2020, more than $18.3 million was paid to Nigerian gangs in ransom money, FP’s Nosmot Gbadamosi writes in Africa Brief.
8. On Friday, a ship carrying aid intended for Palestinians arrived off the coast of the Gaza Strip. How many tons of aid was it carrying?
More U.S. officials are recognizing Washington’s central role in delivering support to Palestinians as Israel’s war in Gaza rages on, U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Richard Blumenthal argue.
9. Which film won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film over the weekend?
The Zone of Interest was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Director, Reuters reports.
10. Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales, apologized this week for “confusion” caused by what?
The avalanche of conspiracy theories and ridicule that followed the release of the edited photo reflects a changed society—one that shirks images of manicured families in favor of an honest mess, FP’s Amelia Lester argues.
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