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It is a gas and electricity war that extends from Moldova to Slovakia to Finland, with very real consequences for millions, which is ultimately a reflection of how Russia is waging a hybrid war with any means to bring both Ukraine and Europe to its knees.
The history of Barbados, a small Caribbean island, has been profoundly shaped by sugarcane. It is also home to the oldest recorded mention of the word “rum,” an industry that remains central to the economy of one of the world’s younger republics.
Bone fragments and weapons, as well as destroyed settlements and mass graves, can tell archeologists a lot about the violence of the past. But when did humanity first embrace organized killing — and why?
The selection of a capital city, the resignation of Russia’s first president and the maiden descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball.
The horrible and the positive aspects of the “terrible twos.” From adorable baby to mischievous little goblin. Recipes, frustration, and strategies. A small victory on a chaotic morning.
The government is pushing for cleaner fuel options. But costs and traditions stand in the way of change.
Germany needs 400,000 skilled workers from abroad every year. So why does the visa application process make it incredibly difficult for them to come to the country? For Die Zeit, Simon Langemann reports on one young Ivorian’s efforts to move legally to Germany as a migrant worker.
The absence of documentation and an international accountability mechanism capable of deterring warring parties in Yemen has exacerbated the severity of violations related to sexual assault against children. These violations have spread across social media, revealing the extent of unspoken crimes that have yet to find their way to justice.
The creation of a Communist state, the execution of a dictator and the birthday of one of the greatest golfers of all time.
As China slowed down after the COVID-19 pandemic, this modest supermarket chain from Henan seems to have found the magic formula to encourage Chinese consumers to shop. Pangdonglai is so successful that it has become a national tourist attraction.
The U.S. start of a worldwide youth organization, an Irish writer’s first novel and the birthday of a prolific British actor.
In Colombia and elsewhere in the Western world, parents worried about the horrors of the modern world hurting their children have turned to keeping their children on a leash and, worse, overexposing them to Internet garbage. They must let go, so their children can function as social beings, educator Julián de Zubiría Samper writes in El Espectador.
In Egypt, there is a disturbingly high rate of sexual abuse cases by members of the clergy who evade accountability. It’s time for Egyptian authorities to create better mechanisms to investigate these cases, punish perpetrators, and support survivors.
The consecration of a famous Anglican church, the discovery of a planet and the birthday of the father of many superheroes.
Many couples only live side-by-side.The children or the house still keep them together — and they open up their relationship. It may sound at first like a logical solution, but it’s more often than not the worst of all the options.
Tens of thousands of Palestinian families have been torn apart by the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza. Cairo-based independent news website Al-Manassa talks with Palestinians in Egypt who are separated from family members trapped in the coastal enclave.
The completion of a cultural site in Istanbul, the killing of a former prime minister and the opening of a famous entertainment venue.
Zambia is as generous with patients from neighboring Zimbabwe as it is with its own citizens. That could mean problems for both countries.
Palestinian writer Feda Ziyadh shares a personal fear, which she says cannot be understood or explained: that of getting used to a sense of the present that has been created by what she calls a “saga of displacement.”
The most powerful earthquake in the 21st century, the last day of a Communist superpower and the opening of the world’s longest high-speed rail
As the negative effects of overtourism intensify in popular destinations across the globe, some communities are mobilizing to prevent tourists from taking over their cities, whether its vigilante water gun attacks or blocking construction or buying up local real estate.
With its festivals, game libraries, bars and clubs, France has become the European country where board games are most popular. That’s thanks to a dynamic associative and economic ecosystem as well as the internationally recognized talents of its creators, now echoed throughout social media. Gamers of all ages tell us what they love so much about board games.
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Israel are reshaping the Middle East in a possible, bigger deal involving a peace deal in Ukraine. With the regional militias and Syria out of the strategic equation, is the next step removing the Tehran regime?
Can Hollywood still make a good Christmas movie? At this time of year, people are not looking for action-packed blockbusters, but the movie industry may have lost its recipe for successful holiday films.
From an Italian take on Hawaiian pizza to gay rodeo, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning “orb”… and more!
The discovery of an island, the crowning of the first Norman king of England and the first record of a religious and cultural celebration.
Questions, doubts, challenges, imaginary friends, linguistic habits, privileges, reflections, setbacks and anecdotes: in his latest fatherhood-focused newsletter, the author shares fragments of 2024 in the form of a personal diary.
The debate over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine has shifted from territorial defense to securing guarantees for Kyiv. A new formula that involves NATO might be the most realistic hope now that Trump is arriving at the White House.
What Netanyahu represents and symbolizes historically and ideologically on the global level, beyond just Israel and the U.S., is unmatched. It says a lot about where the world has arrived. Where it’s heading is up to the rest of us.
Although science and research dominate our lives, many people continue to believe in miracles. There are understandable reasons for this.
The first performance of a popular Christmas carol, a Northern African country gaining its independence and the birthday of Enrique Martín Morales.
In Syria, the Muslim Brotherhoods and the Kurds have long suffered from repression more than other factions in Syrian society. They suffered not only because of their opposition to the regime but also their identities. Rebuilding a functional Syrian state requires deep reflection and hard compromise on what the nation’s identity and laws will be.
Despite her pleasant air and sense of fashion, the now former Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad was bound to be tied to her husband’s fate. Born and raised in the UK, she was respected by some for openly battling cancer and later adored in China for her glamour. Still, she was largely despised at home for having helped cover her husband’s long list of alleged war crimes.
As James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown biopic on “The Bard” is about to hit the screens, we’ve gathered a collection of people singing Bob Dylan songs around the world.
Used as military bases, airports, residential areas, or platforms to drill for resources, artificial islands are growing — despite warnings that sea levels are rising. A deep dive into the phenomenon of why we are building more islands — and what an islander mentality is.
Father Petro Balogh recalls the later books of the Old Testament, and especially in the New Testament, where personal faithfulness and holiness do not necessarily guarantee deliverance from earthly enemies or suffering — look at the story of Jesus himself.
The rescue of plane crash survivors, a devastating earthquake and the birth of a former first lady of France.
How the housing shortage was tackled in the Weimar Republic – and what we can learn from it today.
The Palestinian Authority insists that its operation in the Jenin refugee camp was intended to maintain security and thwart any Israeli plans for the West Bank. Yet other Palestinian factions have criticized the move, which comes amid Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
The premiere of one of the best-known compositions in classical music, the overthrow of a communist dictator and the birthday of an actress with a heavenly name.