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👋 Dia dhuit!* Welcome to Monday, where Israel and Hamas are due to begin indirect talks in Egypt as hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza grows, France loses yet another prime minister and today’s quiz question is about an app’s anniversary. Meanwhile, German weekly Die Zeit talks to metabolism researcher Herman Pontzer, who explains why […]
Negotiations on the implementation of Trump’s plan for Gaza began on Monday in Egypt. No one wants to be held responsible for failure, which gives the first phase— a ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners — a real chance of success. What comes next will be far more complex.
Created as the inverted image of natural pathogens, mirror bacteria could resist all their predators. If they spread, their impact on ecosystems could be uncontrollable. And yet, some researchers have not given up on creating them…
👋 Goedemorgen!* Welcome to Friday, where Russia launched a major attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the two victims of the Manchester synagogue attack have been named, and today’s quiz question comes from Japan. Meanwhile, Francesca Sforza writes for Italian media La Stampa about how Israel’s interception of the international Gaza aid flotilla could impact the […]
Gen Z, the first truly digital generation, is uniting across borders to challenge corruption and demand social justice.
From political folly to looming crises, investors are betting on collapse — and turning to gold as their safe haven.
Israeli authorities intercepted boats from the international Gaza aid flotilla late Wednesday. But the standoff is bound to continue to weigh on the Middle East conflict.
👋 صباح الخير* Welcome to Thursday, where Israel intercepts 39 boats carrying aid and activists to Gaza, Zelensky is set to meet European leaders in Copenhagen to rally support for Ukraine and for today’s quiz question, we bring you a puzzle to solve. Meanwhile, Berivan Kilic for German weekly Die Zeit explains how she has […]
After a series of intrusions by unidentified drones, Denmark is hosting a two-day European summit focused on the Russian threat. The Danish prime minister has denounced Russia’s “hybrid warfare,” saying, “This is only the beginning.” But the EU must be careful not to overreact.
👋 Häj ą̊ dig!* Welcome to Wednesday, where Qatar says further talks are needed over Trump’s plan for Gaza, an earthquake in the central Philippines kills at least 69 and today’s quiz question comes from Hollywood. Meanwhile, in Le Figaro, Constantin Gaschignard explores the surprising revival of Catholicism among France’s Gen Z. [*Elfdalian, Sweden] ✅ […]
From Iran and Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, lasting peace can only arise from shared economic interests and the containment of regional power ambitions.
👋 Konta!* Welcome to Tuesday, where Hamas will review Trump’s peace plan for Gaza before responding, a rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after a school building collapsed and today’s quiz question comes from Wales. Meanwhile, Héctor Abad Faciolince for Colombian daily El Espectador teaches us how to remain optimistic, despite the avalanche of bad […]
Donald Trump’s 21-point plan, unveiled after his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, falls short of the Franco-Saudi proposal adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Even if implemented, it is unlikely to offer a viable path toward a political solution.
Crime would plummet, billions would be saved, and society could redirect resources toward care, education, and health instead of managing the costs of male violence.
👋 Sawubona!* Welcome to Monday, where U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four, and today’s quiz question is about next year’s Super Bowl half-time show. Meanwhile, Flavia Perina for Italian daily La Stampa writes about Italian Minister Giorgia Meloni’s not-to-be-overlooked […]
President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party is leading the vote count in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, pulling ahead of the pro-Russian party. The elections are seen as a test in the wider struggle between Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s supporters along the European Union’s borders.
Billions in investment, soaring room rates, and hasty construction mark Brazil’s bid to put the Amazon at the center of climate diplomacy.
From drones over Poland to jets in Estonian airspace, Moscow is testing Europe’s nerves as Ukraine’s deep strikes rattle Russia. But the escalation could backfire, bringing Europeans closer together instead of driving them apart.
👋 សួស្តី* Welcome to Friday, where Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly amid growing international pressure over Gaza, former FBI director James Comey faces indictment on two charges and today’s quiz question is about a now-legal form of art in South Korea. Meanwhile, Etienne Jacob for French daily Le Figaro explores the […]
Despite being 89 and having little support among the Palestinian population, Mahmoud Abbas remains central to the Franco-Saudi peace plan. The president of the Palestinian Authority is, however, being shunned by Israel and the United States over the decision of who is to oversee the “aftermath” in Gaza.
Donald Trump changed his tone toward Russia after his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, even saying he was ready to shoot down Russian planes that enter NATO airspace. Is this a real shift in favor of Ukraine, or just hurt feelings about his would-be pal Vladimir Putin.
The long jump champion’s historic win was met with nationwide pride, but also the familiar wave of racist posts questioning his Italian identity.
Paris Calling, Worldcrunch’s new podcast series, where each episode introduces you to a notable person, from somewhere in the world, in their own voice, in English. Today, we have Karol Noroña, an Ecuadorian investigative journalist who was forced into exile after her work on her country’s cartels led to death threats.
👋 Guuten takh!* Welcome to Wednesday, where Zelensky is set to address the UN a day after Trump’s shift on Ukraine, Typhoon Ragasa kills 15 in Taiwan and today’s quiz question is about a new contentious Italian tax. Meanwhile, Jacob von Lindern for German weekly Die Zeit looks at AI “doomers” after Meta introduces its […]
In his speech, the U.S. president denounced European immigration and climate policies, sharply criticized the UN, and, above all, revealed that American leadership has vanished — leaving only a superpower driven by the obsessions of its president.
Trump’s latest move, which virtually dashed the American dreams of millions of Indians, should not be seen as an isolated event but a definitive consequence of the dysfunctional global capitalism.
The fleet may not open a maritime corridor, and the hunger strike may not end the hunger, but their true strength lies in breaking the psychological isolation, in offering a sense that there is a moral refuge, even if it is materially powerless.
👋 Ello!* Welcome to Tuesday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asks for more Western support, Denmark and Norway were forced to close main airports due to drone sightings, and today’s quiz question is about spatial food. Meanwhile, French political analyst Pierre Haski for France Inter looks at how the Israeli prime minister is threatening to […]
The Israeli prime minister is threatening to annex all or part of the occupied West Bank in retaliation for France and other countries recognizing the State of Palestine, but this is easier said than done, and Netanyahu is seeking the green light from Donald Trump.
Research, much if it by companies with deep investment in AI, suggests that chatbot interactions alter how users think.
From language bans to property seizures, residents of the Ukrainian port city of Berdyansk live under constant surveillance, intimidation, and the threat of losing everything.
👋 Saluton!* Welcome to Monday, where world leaders are gathering for a two-state solution summit as official recognitions of a Palestinian state surge, countries in Southeast Asia are bracing for the strongest storm of the year and today’s quiz question is about a special project for Swifties. Meanwhile, Margaux d’Adhémar for French daily Le Figaro […]
For some, it is not enough; for others, it is a gift to Hamas. But the recognition of Palestine by a growing number of Western countries is way of saying “no” to the eradication of Palestinians from their land.
Hamza Aydin challenged orthodox teachings and was hounded out of his university. His story reveals how Erdogan’s Turkey wields religion as a political weapon, reaching from Ankara to German mosques.
As Russia faces a shortage of law enforcement agents — which some observers blame on the war in Ukraine —- Russkaya Obshchina is filling the gaps. The group is increasingly involved in public order maintenance, but its far-right ideology risks being legitimized by institutions.
👋 Muraho!* Welcome to Friday, where the U.S. vetoes for the sixth time a UN draft resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, Russia returns 1,000 bodies to Ukraine in latest exchange and today’s quiz question comes from Ig Nobel Prize, the annual spoof of the Nobel Prize. Meanwhile, Álex […]
Jimmy Kimmel’s show on ABC has been suspended indefinitely because of his criticism of Donald Trump’s political exploitation of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Attacks on freedom of speech have been increasing at an alarming rate since Trump’s election.
Once trapped in bulimia and anorexia, our author sees the return of fragile bodies, Ozempic glamour, and weight-loss slogans: it’s threatening teenagers all over again.
👋 Wĩmwega!* Welcome to Thursday, where the UN Security Council is set to vote on a new Gaza resolution, Donald Trump is meeting with UK’s Keir Starmer after a state banquet and today’s quiz question is about a cheating scandal rocking the world’s stone skipping championships. Meanwhile, Raquel C. Pico for Spanish online media Ethic […]
China has banned imports of semiconductors from the American company Nvidia, marking a new episode in their technological war with the United States. China is standing up to Donald Trump, bolstered by its technological capabilities that rival those of the Silicon Valley giants.