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Worldcrunch » Archives for August 2024

August 2024

A large tree sculpted in the shape of a face.
Greenclimate change

Leave No Trace: Philippe Echaroux, The Street Artist Who Paints With Light

by Charlotte Meyer August 31, 2024May 24, 2025
a young boy on his computer
Futurerussia

The Pavel Durov Case Is A Wakeup Call: Big Tech Can’t Manage Societal Risk

by Dmitry Nekrasov August 31, 2024May 24, 2025
U.S.-China Relations: The Stealth Mega Issue Of November's Election
Geopoliticsdonald trump

U.S.-China Relations: The Stealth Mega Issue Of November’s Election

by Pierre Haski August 30, 2024May 23, 2025
The Poland-Belarus Border: One More Migrant Crisis In Search Of Common Sense
Migrant Livespoland

The Poland-Belarus Border: One More Migrant Crisis In Search Of Common Sense

by Aleksandra Sobczak August 30, 2024May 23, 2025
From The "Gates Of Hell" In Turkmenistan To NYC's Burning Falls, A World Tour Of Eternal Flames
Societytravel

From The “Gates Of Hell” In Turkmenistan To NYC’s Burning Falls, A World Tour Of Eternal Flames

by Bertrand Hauger August 30, 2024May 24, 2025
Parched For The Course? Uproar In Spain As Golf Expands In Drought-Stricken South
Greenenvironment

Parched For The Course? Uproar In Spain As Golf Expands In Drought-Stricken South

by Dani Domínguez August 30, 2024May 24, 2025
This Happened — August 30: Birth Of An American Business Magnate
This Happenedeconomic crisis

This Happened — August 30: Birth Of An American Business Magnate

by Worldcrunch August 30, 2024May 23, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #96 — Nasrallah And His Flock
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #96 — Nasrallah And His Flock

by Worldcrunch August 30, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of ​Taylor Swift performing at Singapore's National Stadium
Economytaylor swift

How Taylor Swift Triggered A Stadium Construction Boom In Southeast Asia

by Ye Lang August 30, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of French and Malian soldiers operating in Mali
Geopoliticssecurity issues

West Africa’s Russia Solution Is Not Working Out So Well

by Pierre Haski August 29, 2024May 23, 2025
soldier in a tunnel
Geopoliticsmemories

Hezbollah Has Its Own Tunnels — And Civil War Ghosts

by Hazem El-Amin and Elias Kassem August 29, 2024May 23, 2025
Man gambling his life away
Societymental health

Money In My Pockets? One Man’s Descent Into Gambling Addiction

by Stefano D'Andrea August 29, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of Mohammad Tahir forced to fight alongside Russian soldiers
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

Not Their War: How Indians Wound Up Fighting For Russia In Ukraine

by Vipul Kumar and Neel Madhav August 29, 2024May 23, 2025
two people walking through town
Economyfrance

Underfunded Pensions: A French Formula To Bridge The Global Demographic Gap

by Jean-Baptiste Wautier August 29, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 29: Hurricane Katrina Makes Landfall
This Happenednew orleans

This Happened — August 29: Hurricane Katrina Makes Landfall

by Worldcrunch August 29, 2024May 24, 2025
Israeli general
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Here’s How Netanyahu Uses The Philadelphi Corridor To Dynamite Negotiations

by Mohamed Saad Abdel-Hafeiz August 28, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a Paralympic tennis player hitting a ball above his head while in a wheelchair in Paris
Futurewinter olympics

Paralympics Tech: How Airbus Applies Aeronautic Expertise To Equip Disabled Champions

by Léa Colombo August 28, 2024May 23, 2025
A picture of a smiley face on the ground.
Ideasloneliness

The Problem With Our Modern Quest For A Pain-Free Existence

by Carlos Álvarez Teijeiro and Alidad Vassigh August 28, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of a Kamala Harris walking onstage at a rally, with a crowd of people waving blue signs reading "Kamala" in the background
Ideasdonald trump

The Kamala I Know, A Rose By Any Other Pronunciation

by Ranjani Iyer Mohanty August 28, 2024May 23, 2025
Ben-Gvir, Israel's Pyromaniac Security Minister Ready To Set Jerusalem On Fire
Israel-Palestine Warfarright parties

Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Pyromaniac Security Minister Ready To Set Jerusalem On Fire

by Pierre Haski August 28, 2024May 23, 2025
AI-generated illustration depicting businessmen on Moscow's Red Square under a rain of Bitcoin coins.
Futurevladimir putin

BitRuble Dodge? How Russia’s New Crypto Policy Can Help It Avoid Western Sanctions

by Andrzej Kublik and Katarzyna Skiba August 28, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 28: Martin Luther King's Iconic Speech
This Happenedunited states

This Happened — August 28: Martin Luther King’s Iconic Speech

by Worldcrunch August 28, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of Pavel Durov standing in front of European flags
Geopoliticssocial media

Sabotage, ISIS, Child Porn: The West Has Been Tracking Telegram’s Pavel Durov For Years

by Vazhnyye Istorii and Haley Bader August 27, 2024May 24, 2025
Montage of black-and-white photos of General Major Wolf Ewert and Villa Gigliosi.
Societyhistory

Can You Ever Apologize For Your Nazi Grandfather?

by Laura Ewert August 27, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of the destroyed buildings after being hit by a Russian missile strike
Geopoliticsukraine war

Russia’s Negotiation Strategy? Break The Morale Of Ukrainian Civilians

by Pierre Haski August 27, 2024May 23, 2025
Extreme Party Heat: How Climate Change Is Crashing Spain's Summer Fiestas
climate changehealth

Extreme Party Heat: How Climate Change Is Crashing Spain’s Summer Fiestas

by Juan F. Samaniego August 27, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 27: Argentina's Shock Olympic Win Over U.S. Dream Team
This Happenedunited states

This Happened — August 27: Argentina’s Shock Olympic Win Over U.S. Dream Team

by Worldcrunch August 27, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of trophy cups on a table
Ideasmillennials

The Words “Failure” And “Success” Are Slowly Destroying Modern Life

by Betina González August 26, 2024May 24, 2025
photo of people demonstrating and holding up an image of Pavel Durov
Russia-Ukraine Warrussia ukraine war

Putin Or Durov? Who’s Really In Control Of Telegram

by Cameron Manley August 26, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of Imane Khelif celebrating gold win at the Olympic Games in Paris
Societyhuman rights

Imane Khelif’s Olympic Lessons On Gender Shaming, Pride And Politics

by Manahel Al-Sahawi and Elias Kassem August 26, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of former U.S. President Donald Trump wearing his Make America Great Again hat
Russia-Ukraine Wardonald trump

Why Moscow Shouldn’t Bother Rooting For A Trump Victory

by Ivan Timofeev August 26, 2024May 23, 2025
photo of a woman looking through broken glass.
Geopoliticsisrael

Israel-Hezbollah: What’s Containing The Shared Temptation To Escalate

by Pierre Haski August 26, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 26: Birth Of Mother Teresa
This Happenedpoverty

This Happened — August 26: Birth Of Mother Teresa

by Worldcrunch August 26, 2024May 23, 2025
A photograph of drama "Na boca do tubarão" performed in Lisbon.
Migrant Livesbrazil

In Lisbon, A Brazilian Theater Troupe Explores A Unique Migrant Experience

by Ana da Cunha August 25, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 25: Happy Birthday, Claudia Schiffer
This Happenedphotography

This Happened — August 25: Happy Birthday, Claudia Schiffer

by Worldcrunch August 25, 2024May 23, 2025
Illustration of a person typing on a laptop that shows a flatline
Futuretechnology

Let’s Not Rely On ChatGPT For Life-And-Death Questions

by Samantha Kleinberg August 25, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 24: Earthquake Hits Central Italy
This Happenedearthquake

This Happened — August 24: Earthquake Hits Central Italy

by Worldcrunch August 24, 2024May 23, 2025
People on a mountain staring off into the distance.
Societychildren

Men, Feelings And Fears: Talking Never Helped Anyone, Right?

by Ignacio Pereyra August 24, 2024May 23, 2025
Engineers installing solar panels on a new solar farm.
Greenexploitation

North-South Divide And The Mirage Of Universal Climate Solutions

by Ould Amar Yahya and David Arterburn August 23, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of gardens in Armenia's capital Yerevan
Geopoliticsrussia

Why Tehran May Actually Welcome Neighboring Armenia’s EU Pivot

by Arsen Nazarian August 23, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez greeted by supporters in Tachira, Venezuela.
Geopoliticsjimmy carter

Remember When Venezuela Was A Haven Of Freedom And Democracy?

by Rodolfo Terragno August 23, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 23: The Execution Of Sacco And Vanzetti
This Happenedimmigration

This Happened — August 23: The Execution Of Sacco And Vanzetti

by Worldcrunch August 23, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a person holding a hamburger on the Champs Elysées
Food / Travelpop culture

Let Them Eat Burgers! The Surprising Love Affair Between France And Fast Food

by Enrique Moreira August 23, 2024May 23, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #95 — When Tech Bridges Past And Future
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #95 — When Tech Bridges Past And Future

by Worldcrunch August 23, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of three people sat on a bus as they await evacuation near Kursk, Russia
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

On Kursk’s Front Lines, With The Russian Doctors Volunteering In “Hell”

by Alexander Chernykh August 22, 2024May 23, 2025
Can Gambia Wake Up From Its Plastic Pollution Nightmare?
Greenhealth

Can Gambia Wake Up From Its Plastic Pollution Nightmare?

by José Ignacio Martínez Rodríguez and Laure Gautherin August 22, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a man carrying a backpack with the Camino shell
Food / Traveltourism

The Camino Phenomenon: A Modern Pilgrimage That’s Not Just For The Faithful

by Mathilde Giard and David Arterburn August 22, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz walking onstage at a campaign rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 20.
Eyes on the U.S.donald trump

Speak American! Why U.S. Politicians Stay Away From Multilingual Campaigning

by Geoffrey Miller August 22, 2024May 23, 2025
Limbo In Tunisia, Where Sudanese Refugee Women Can't Get Basic Healthcare
Migrant Liveshealthcare

Limbo In Tunisia, Where Sudanese Refugee Women Can’t Get Basic Healthcare

by Jihan Nasri August 22, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 22: Michael Collins Shot Dead In Ambush
This Happenedhistory

This Happened — August 22: Michael Collins Shot Dead In Ambush

by Worldcrunch August 22, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of rwo members of the ​Aborcyjny Dream Team embracing at an event
Women Worldwidepoland

With The Activists Fundraising Poland’s First Abortion Clinic

by Paulina Nodzinska and Katarzyna Skiba August 21, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of three elderly men playing chess in a park
Societyhealth

Friendship, The Secret To Senior Happiness

by Alidad Vassigh August 21, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a tuk-tuk driver looks in his rearview mirror, in Cairo
Economyegypt

The Skyrocketing Prices Of Tuk-Tuks Are Crashing Young Egyptians’ Plans

by Youssef Okeil and Elias Kassem August 21, 2024May 23, 2025
Roots Of Change: Puerto Rican Mothers Embrace Natural Hair To Combat
Societysociety

Roots Of Change: Puerto Rican Mothers Embrace Natural Hair To Combat

by Gabriela Meléndez Rivera August 21, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 21: Amazon Rainforest Ablaze
This Happenedbrazil

This Happened — August 21: Amazon Rainforest Ablaze

by Worldcrunch August 21, 2024May 23, 2025
From Beauty Queens To Journalists, The Somali Women Defying Both Al-Shabaab And Conservative Society
Women Worldwidejournalism

From Beauty Queens To Journalists, The Somali Women Defying Both Al-Shabaab And Conservative Society

by Christian Putsch August 20, 2024May 24, 2025
An ​artisan at the Bernardaud manufacture checking a porcelain cup.
Societyindustry

Bernardaud: How One Family Is Keeping The Art Of Limoges Porcelain Alive

by Nathalie Villard August 20, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a hand holding a slice of Hawaiian pizza
Food / Travelhawaiian pizza

Take It From A Real Italian: There’s Nothing Wrong With Hawaiian Pizza!

by Agnese Tonghini August 20, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of An Iranian man holds a flag showing late Ismail Haniyeh, late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and former Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani.
Geopoliticsgaza

No Tit-For-Tat? Iran’s Lack Of Retaliation For Haniyeh Killing Has World On Edge

by Kayhan-London Staff and Worldcrunch August 20, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a woman holding a candle in one hand and raising her other hand, on which the words "we want justice" are written, during a protest in Mumbai, India.
Women Worldwidegender issues

Caste Outrage: Why Women From Mumbai Slums Were Turned Away From Kolkata Rape Protests

by Sukanya Shantha August 20, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 20: The Soviet Invasion Of Czechoslovakia
This Happenedhistory

This Happened — August 20: The Soviet Invasion Of Czechoslovakia

by Worldcrunch August 20, 2024May 23, 2025
When The World Allows The Israel-Hamas "Horsemen Of The Apocalypse" To Run Free
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

When The World Allows The Israel-Hamas “Horsemen Of The Apocalypse” To Run Free

by Pierre Haski August 19, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of Viktor Orbán attending the final of the 2024 European Championship.
Geopoliticsmoscow

The Rise Of Viktor Orbán, From Europe’s “Weird Uncle” To Trump’s BFF

by Michal Olszewski August 19, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 19: Paris Liberated From Nazi Rule
This Happenedhistory

This Happened — August 19: Paris Liberated From Nazi Rule

by Worldcrunch August 19, 2024May 24, 2025
A picture of ​Ariana Mutomi, a Ugandan transgender women.
LGBTQ Plusexploitation

To Secure Asylum, Some Ugandans Falsely Claim LGBTQ+ Status

by Nakisanze Segawa August 19, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 18: The Arrest Of Steve Biko
This Happenedpolice brutality

This Happened — August 18: The Arrest Of Steve Biko

by Worldcrunch August 18, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of Sudanese refugees cross into Egypt through the Argeen land port, to escape the conflict in their home country.
Migrant Liveseconomic crisis

Xenophobe Or Xenophile? Face-To-Face With A Refugee, Find Out Who You Really Are

by Sherif Azer and Elias Kassem August 17, 2024May 23, 2025
Society

Worldcrunch Summer Reads: City Life

by Bertrand Hauger August 17, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 17: Indonesian Independence
This Happeneddeclaration

This Happened — August 17: Indonesian Independence

by Worldcrunch August 17, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a person reclining while listening to a retro radio set
Societyparenting

Thinking About My Late Parents On A Nostalgic Morning

by Ignacio Pereyra August 17, 2024May 23, 2025
​A man pours water on his head during a heatwave in Kuwait city.
Greenforced displacement

Middle East: How Extreme Heat Will Harm Human Rights In The Region

by Ranine Awwad August 16, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of people walking near the cathedral in Porto
Food / Travelsocial media

Could Porto’s Sustainable Tourism Experiment Work In Lisbon?

by Ariana Moreira August 16, 2024May 23, 2025
Society

Worldcrunch Summer Reads: Mental Health

by Bertrand Hauger August 16, 2024May 24, 2025
This Happened — August 16: Usain Bolt World Record
This Happenedjamaica

This Happened — August 16: Usain Bolt World Record

by Worldcrunch August 16, 2024May 23, 2025
An Italian Winemaker Speaks Out About Migrant Workers Exploited In The Vineyards
Societyexploitation

An Italian Winemaker Speaks Out About Migrant Workers Exploited In The Vineyards

by Matteo Borgetto August 15, 2024May 23, 2025
U.S. Schools' Anti-Obesity Policies May Do More Harm Than Good, Experts Say
Societyhealth

U.S. Schools’ Anti-Obesity Policies May Do More Harm Than Good, Experts Say

by Worldcrunch August 15, 2024May 24, 2025
Geopolitics

Worldcrunch Summer Reads: Democracies In Danger

by Bertrand Hauger August 15, 2024May 24, 2025
This Happened — August 15: Woodstock Kicks Off
This Happenedhistory

This Happened — August 15: Woodstock Kicks Off

by Worldcrunch August 15, 2024May 23, 2025
​A carpenter working on wood.
Dottoré!psychology

Talent Show In The Therapy Room

by Mariateresa Fichele August 14, 2024May 23, 2025
Screenshot of a video of Dakhil and Samia renewing their wedding vows
Geopoliticsiraq

Dakhil And Samia, A Love Story That Survived The Yazidi Genocide

by Saman Dawood August 14, 2024May 23, 2025
​Street art in Paris of Mr. Monopoly.
Economyhealthcare

How Taxing The Super-Rich Can Calm Global Tensions

by Magdalena Sepúlveda August 14, 2024May 24, 2025
Future

Worldcrunch Summer Reads: Tech

by Bertrand Hauger August 14, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 14: Lech Walesa Leads Shipyard Strikes In Poland
This Happenedpoland

This Happened — August 14: Lech Walesa Leads Shipyard Strikes In Poland

by Worldcrunch August 14, 2024May 24, 2025
A picture of the M/S Douro Spirit in the Douro Valley in Portugal.
Food / Traveltourism

From The Seine To The Danube: The Discreet Charms Of River Cruises

by Eric Delon August 13, 2024May 23, 2025
A picture of ​Daniel Esteve and members of his company Desokupa.
Societyfar right

The Sinister Rise Of Daniel Esteve, Spain’s Anti-Squatter Vigilante

by Laura Galaup August 13, 2024May 23, 2025
Women Worldwide

Worldcrunch Summer Reads: Women’s rights

by Bertrand Hauger August 13, 2024May 24, 2025
This Happened — August 13: First Brick In The Berlin Wall
This Happenedberlin

This Happened — August 13: First Brick In The Berlin Wall

by Worldcrunch August 13, 2024May 23, 2025
Illustration of a stereotypical 1950s house wife excerpted from a
Women Worldwidegender roles

“Aggressive Cleaning” And The Patriarchy: How Do I Get Rid Of My Inner Housewife?

by Nina Pauer August 13, 2024May 23, 2025
Man at the steps of a government building waving a European union flag.
Ideastourist destination

What The European Phoenix Can Teach The World About Decline — And Rebirth

by Nicola Lagioia August 12, 2024May 24, 2025
This Happened — August 12: Discovering "Sue", The Largest T-Rex Skeleton
This Happenedfossils

This Happened — August 12: Discovering “Sue”, The Largest T-Rex Skeleton

by Worldcrunch August 12, 2024May 24, 2025
Dropping some Garum, a special sardine-based sauce, on a plate of fish.
Food / Travelroman empire

In Lisbon, Caesar’s Favorite Sauce Makes A Comeback

by Álvaro Filho August 11, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 11: The Birth Of Al-Qaeda
This Happenedgeopolitics

This Happened — August 11: The Birth Of Al-Qaeda

by Worldcrunch August 11, 2024May 23, 2025
After Hijabs, Iran's Morality Police Have A New Target: Men In Shorts
Societyiran

After Hijabs, Iran’s Morality Police Have A New Target: Men In Shorts

by Kayhan-London Staff and Worldcrunch August 10, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 10: RBG's Swearing-In As Supreme Court Justice
This Happenedhistory

This Happened — August 10: RBG’s Swearing-In As Supreme Court Justice

by Worldcrunch August 10, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of a boy looking at Mock Houthi-made drones and missiles
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

In Yemen, Caught Between Houthis’ Crackdown And Israel’s Aggression

by Afrah Nasser August 9, 2024May 23, 2025
​Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega
Geopoliticselection

Nicaragua 2021 vs. Venezuela 2024: A Tale Of Two Frauds And Contrasting Outcomes

by Carlos F. Chamorro August 9, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 9: The Atomic Bombing Of Nagasaki
This Happenedunited states

This Happened — August 9: The Atomic Bombing Of Nagasaki

by Worldcrunch August 9, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of Palestinians filling up their tanks with water
Israel-Palestine Warpalestinian state

West Bank Human Shields? The Israelis Risking Their Lives To Help Palestinians

by Francesca Mannocchi August 9, 2024May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #94 — The Mass Tourism Tipping Point
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #94 — The Mass Tourism Tipping Point

by Worldcrunch August 9, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a woman carrying her child while walking in the streets of Bogota, Colombia
Women Worldwideresearch

The “Vicarious Violence” Plague, An Insidious Way To Target Women And Their Children

by Ana Mangas August 9, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a man watching over debris left by an airstrike on Gaza City. The scene is reflected in a mirror on the wall of an apartment.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Iran, Israel, Hamas: Act II Of A Middle East Tragedy

by Dominique Moïsi August 8, 2024May 23, 2025
A picture of Puerto Rican model Glausmires Reyes.
Women Worldwideaging

The Over-40 Models Taking Puerto Rico Runways By Storm

by Yasmín Porrata Morán August 8, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of sculptures of Mafalda characters near a bench in Buenos Aires
Societyair pollution

Next On Netflix: At 60, Mafalda Is Just As (Im)Pertinent As Ever

by Irene Caselli August 8, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a man guiding a Ukrainian tank at dawn
Russia-Ukraine Warrussia ukraine war

Ukraine’s Surprise Attack On Russian Soil Is Bad Long-Term Strategy

by Maxim Kireev August 8, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 8: President Nixon Announces Resignation On TV
This Happenedunited states

This Happened — August 8: President Nixon Announces Resignation On TV

by Worldcrunch August 8, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of a man gardening under the sun.
Societychildren

Our Hidden Talents — And How They Go Unnoticed In A World Obsessed With Results

by Ignacio Pereyra and Irene Caselli August 7, 2024May 23, 2025
​A view on Naples, Italy.
Dottoré!psychology

Witnessing The Olympic Summer Miracle Of “Ferragosto”

by Mariateresa Fichele August 7, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of Palestinian Hamas militants sitting in front of a poster of the group's slain leader Ismail Haniyeh
Israel-Palestine Warismail haniyeh

What The Debate Over Haniyeh’s Assassination Reveals About Syria And Gaza

by Majed Kayali August 7, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of man holding signs #StopEACOP
Greenpollution

Exploitation Of Land And Locals? The Controversy Plaguing East African Oil Projects

by Juan F. Samaniego August 7, 2024May 24, 2025
This Happened — August 7: The Twin Tower High-Wire Walk
This Happenedworld trade center

This Happened — August 7: The Twin Tower High-Wire Walk

by Worldcrunch August 7, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of Egypt's soccer team during Africa cup of nations
Ideasegypt

From Sports To Politics, What Egypt Doesn’t Understand About Competition

by Ahmad Al-Sawy August 6, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of a packed beach in Mallorca
Economytourism

Spain’s Economy Has A “Tourism Addiction” — And It’s Time For An Intervention

by Dani Domínguez August 6, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of a sunset over Dubai Creek Harbor with the Dubai skyline in the background
Societydrug trafficking

Camorra, UAE: Inside The Neapolitan Mob’s Money Laundering In Dubai

by Edoardo Anziano August 6, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of demonstrators storming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka
Geopoliticsfree speech

Can Bangladesh’s Youth-Led Uprising Usher In Real Democratic Change?

by Intifar Chowdhury August 6, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of anti-Maduro protesters in Quito, Venezuela, on August 3, holding a sign with a drawing of a crossed out caricature of president Maduro
Geopoliticshuman rights

Will Venezuela’s Neighbors Let Maduro Get Away With Election Fraud?

by Sergio Ocampo Madrid August 6, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 6: U.S. Detonates A-Bomb Over Hiroshima
This Happenedunited states

This Happened — August 6: U.S. Detonates A-Bomb Over Hiroshima

by Worldcrunch August 6, 2024May 24, 2025
Photo of participants of a Pride March in Kolkata, India, standing in front of a colorful mural
LGBTQ Plusindia

Intersecting Identities: The Struggle Of Being Both A Dalit And Queer In India

by Meenal Solanki August 5, 2024May 23, 2025
Electoral poster for Saida Neghza.​
Women Worldwidegender stereotypes

With The Women Trying To Shake Up Algeria’s Presidential Race

by Fatima Badwi August 5, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of Trump supporters rallying in front of his private club residence Mar-a-Lago
Eyes on the U.S.donald trump

Trump’s Plans To Undo The Western Alliance Is A Death Sentence For American Power

by Carlos Pérez Llana August 5, 2024May 23, 2025
This Happened — August 5: Houdini's Underwater Box Escape
This Happenednew york city

This Happened — August 5: Houdini’s Underwater Box Escape

by Worldcrunch August 5, 2024May 23, 2025
​Marta Arias, LGBTI leader from Medellin.
LGBTQ Pluslgbtq+

Tamales, Soccer And A Lesbian Bar: The Singular Journey Of A Medellín LGBTQ+ Leader

by Valentina Arango Correa August 4, 2024May 23, 2025
Photo of a man looking over the city of Kyiv in Ukraine.
Geopoliticsukraine war

Fear Or Futility? Four Young Ukrainians Abroad Explain Why They Won’t Return To Fight

by Marta Ahmedov August 4, 2024May 23, 2025
Le Vele Chronicles: The Mob And Urban Ideals Mix In A Naples Housing Complex
Societyearthquake

Le Vele Chronicles: The Mob And Urban Ideals Mix In A Naples Housing Complex

by Elena Del Santo August 3, 2024May 23, 2025
photo of a sign of navalny
Geopoliticsrussia

“Destroy The Regime, Save The Nation”: A Call To Rebuild The Russian Opposition

by Timofey Martynenko and Olena Starik August 2, 2024May 23, 2025
U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap: Why The "Journalist Premium" Carries A Geopolitical Price
Geopoliticsrussia

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