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The first round of Bolivia’s presidential election on Aug. 17 brought an end to 20 years of socialist rule. The winner of the Oct. 19 runoff will be handed the responsibility to fundamentally change the country.
Luxury havens abandoned overnight, summer resorts that were the victims of bad business decisions. As summer ends, we look at seven abandoned vacation spots that were once the height of glamor before fading — or rusting — away.
India, which is one of the largest producers of cotton, has to now accept US cotton under geopolitical pressure and has to sacrifice her cotton farmers for potential gains with the Trump administration.
The looming possibility of a Putin-Zelensky summit is forcing Russia’s power brokers to confront which camp they truly belong to — and what will happen if the unthinkable occurs.
If Freud were alive for the dawn of artificial intelligence he would understand the insult this scientific development, like other’s before it, poses to human intelligence. Here’s how we can protect ourselves.
There is a pervasive fear among Iranians, which the Tehran regime does nothing to abate, that chaos could follow the fall of the Islamic Republic. But Iranians should know that opting for superficial reforms or a republic similar to this regime will simply perpetuate its oppression, corruption and ineptitude.
The intent and ultimate goal of this virtual gathering is to share photographs of women’s bodies and body parts, and then comment however one pleases.
François, 59, claims to have regained the shape he was in at the age of 25. Isabelle, 64, says a preventive check-up saved her life. Like them, more and more French people are turning to longevity medicine and adopting strict routines to age better.
As the UN vote to formally recognize the State of Palestine gets closer, pressure on Donald Trump is growing. He must decide, once and for all, whether to continue his unconditional support for Netanyahu or seek a viable way forward.
Cuba has long been a country where very few people work, the fields do not produce, and it is one of the most aged countries in Latin America. A revolution that is no more.
Experience, stress regulation, and mental rewiring may matter more than raw speed and strength when it comes to staying at the top, and explain why some athletes in their 30s and 40s, like LeBron James or Novak Djokovic, keep dominating.
Washington is pushing for a security corridor protected by international and EU forces, with a certain degree of U.S. military, logistical and technological backing to deter Russia. It recalls the practical if imperfect decades-long status quo on the Korean Peninsula
While the political debate and far right fixate on visible problems, new research shows that Germany’s everyday institutions quietly succeed in integrating refugees, often without anyone noticing.
Since January, a wave of self-immolation in Tunisia has brought a phenomenon that’s existed since the revolution back into the spotlight, signaling both social and individual unrest.
Unlike today’s perception of beaches as relaxing vacation spots, the ancient Greeks viewed them as spiritually significant, albeit unsettling, dangerous places linked to death, sterility, and hardship.
Sham Wings Airlines, long sanctioned for its ties to the Syrian regime, has reemerged under a new name: Fly Cham. Despite the rebranding and change in ownership on paper, investigative findings reveal the same personnel, aircraft, and operations — raising serious questions about sanctions evasion.
A growing research field known as “the science of science” promises to be essential for rebuilding trust in scientific research and navigating an uncertain future.
In 2022, 62 million tons of electronic devices ended up in the trash. This results in the loss of valuable resources, significant social and environmental impact, and the perpetuation of a linear production and consumption system based on waste.
With limited childcare and resources, parents are stretched thin during summer vacation months. If Germany wants more children, it needs to start giving parents more vacation days or more childcare options.
Coffee is a multi-million dollar industry in Costa Rica. But the work on coffee farms is demanding and carried out mainly by migrants, many of whom have left neighboring Nicaragua in search of a better life.
The Urdu-speaking minority remains marginalized in Bangladesh, facing poor living conditions and limited access to education and services. Many Biharis feel abandoned by the government’s unkept promises of citizenship.
Breakdancing has taken root in one of the most unlikely places: In the refugee camps of Nuseirat and Gaza City, a crew called Breaking 48 trains children and teenagers in the art of hip-hop, amid ongoing conflict, shortages, and destruction. Their story is one of resilience, creativity, and community.
Far from being a threat, migration has contributed to maintaining the balance between workers and retirees, delaying a demographic collapse that would otherwise already be underway.
Once seen as a regional military power reliant on outdated Soviet tech, China is now emerging as a global force with cutting-edge weaponry. From stealth jets to next-gen drones, the country’s rapidly advancing arsenal is redefining the balance of power in global conflict zones.
In Muslim-majority societies, discriminatory laws, cultural traditions, and religious justifications conspire to make the murder of women an accepted norm rather than a societal tragedy.
👋 নমস্কাৰ* Welcome to Friday, where Israel’s plans to take control of Gaza City spark widespread condemnation, historic wildfires rage on in France and California, and today’s quiz question comes courtesy of a motorist in Germany. Meanwhile, Kyrgyz investigative outlet Kloop uncovers potential wavering support from Central Asia’s traditionally Kremlin-aligned nations. The Worldcrunch Today crew […]
In Argentina, gas and oil are more than fuels — they’re sacred words, woven into the nation’s identity. But this devotion is not just economic, it’s linguistic: The way Argentinians talk about hydrocarbons builds a cultural fortress, which makes any shift toward cleaner energy all the more difficult.
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the language of authority has changed in Syria. Yet these new titles (“Emir,” “Branch Emir” or “Sheikh of the group”) do little for the core demands for which Syrians rose up: freedom, dignity and justice.
Lebanese authorities had promised the investigation into the Beirut port explosion would be completed within five days. Five years later, Daraj reports on what is still holding up this case, and talks with the country’s new Justice minister about the country’s need for truth.
👋 Manao ahoana!* Welcome to Wednesday, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for “complete” defeat of Hamas as Israel considers total Gaza occupation, the world marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and today’s quiz question highlights a Parisian mishap. Meanwhile, La Marea’s Amador Iranzo looks at the worrying gentrification at play […]
Getting El Salvador’s compliant parliament to legislate and scrap presidential term limits is the latest and sure-fire sign that President Nayib Bukele has no intention of ending his no-nonsense rule any time soon.
In Valencia, Spain, the expansion of both licensed and unlicensed tourist accommodations is raising housing prices and pushing locals out of traditionally working-class neighborhoods.
France, the UK and Canada are preparing to formally back Palestinian statehood at the UN this September. Behind the symbolic gesture lies a strategic power play aimed at Benjamin Netanyahu — and Donald Trump.
👋 Bula!* Welcome to Tuesday, where Israel says it will allow gradual and controlled entry of goods to Gaza via local merchants, Brazil’s Supreme Court puts former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest and our daily quiz question is about a surprising wolf deterrent. Meanwhile, Mark Schieritz for German weekly Die Zeit looks at what […]
As U.S. President Donald Trump again threatened on Monday to raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, it may be time for India’s prime minister to respond accordingly — and turn to India’s former leaders for potential playbooks.
Trump’s approach to U.S.-EU trade relations prioritizes dominance and loyalty over partnership, leaving Europe with little choice but to comply to avoid severe economic fallout. Breaking free from U.S. leverage would require Europe to build a new global alliance, effectively acknowledging the end of the traditional transatlantic trade partnership.
👋 Բարև* Welcome to Monday, where Hamas signals its readiness to deliver aid to Israeli hostages on conditions, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Russia amid rising tensions, and today’s quiz question is about an experimental twist on a Shakespearean classic. Meanwhile, Louise de Maisonneuve for Paris-based daily Le Figaro meets with […]
Iran is reportedly deporting thousands of Afghans — including many legal residents — claiming it can no longer afford to host millions of migrants. Witnesses describe chaotic expulsions marked by beatings and last-minute extortion at the border.
Waves of violence linked to gang attacks in Port-au-Prince have displaced thousands of people, who seek refuge in other Haitian provinces. But the cohabitation with the locals is far from peaceful.