Maxime Marquette
Independent columnist · MadMax
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
Analysis· No. 5159
ANALYSIS: Trump ties Iran pressure to Hamas disarmament, but the deal stays fragile
Reportage· No. 5158
REPORT: In Sudan, an entire RSF unit surrenders with its equipment
Investigation· No. 5157
INVESTIGATION: Ceuta — Madrid Says It Returned 48,300 Migrants to Morocco
Column· No. 5156
COLUMN: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Opening Day Record With $168 Million
Commentary· No. 5155
COMMENTARY: UEFA Tells Infantino to Go After FIFA Retreats on World Cup Sale Plan
Analysis· No. 5154
ANALYSIS: Al Areesh Reopens Hormuz, First Qatari LNG Tanker Out Since July 11
Editorial· No. 5153
EDITORIAL: Sri Lanka Sentences Two Former Top Officials to Death for Negligence in Easter Attacks
Investigation· No. 5152
INVESTIGATION: WHO publishes its 68th situation report on the multi-country mpox outbreak
Analysis· No. 5151