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Jul 10, 2026
Israel's far-right government is threatening to ignore a Supreme Court ruling. That's a big deal as the country enters campaign season ahead of national elections in the fall.
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Jul 10, 2026
The success of Norway's athletes might be rooted in the way its youth learn sports - by first focusing on the process, rather than on wins and losses.
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Jul 09, 2026
The World Cup may be a contest between nations, but most countries' rosters are quite international. The French and Moroccan sides are cases in point.
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Jul 09, 2026
World leaders and technology executives from around the world are meeting in Geneva this week for U.N.-hosted summits on the future of AI. But where's the United States?
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Jul 09, 2026
NATO summit host Turkey is enjoying a moment of increased stature, both within the alliance and the region. Key to its ascendance has been the flexibility it has displayed to maneuver among warring factions in Syria, Ukraine, and the Persian Gulf.
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Jul 09, 2026
The eighth annual Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival, held in the Mother Road's centennial year, turns a few blocks of town into a rolling theater of memory.
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Jul 08, 2026
A new railway - one of the world's most ambitious - is bringing trade and tourism to a disputed and long-isolated region in northern India. But reminders of Kashmir's troubles are never far away.
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Jul 08, 2026
Venezuela's earthquakes have created a new test for its political opposition and movement leader María Corina Machado.
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Jul 07, 2026
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run in the 2027 French presidential race, even as she again appeals her embezzlement conviction.
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Jul 06, 2026
As European mainlanders fiercely debate migration, residents of the island of Lampedusa view providing a safe harbor to newcomers as a sacred trust.
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Jul 06, 2026
Before the U.S.-Israeli war, the Iranian regime appeared to face an existential threat stemming from its violent repression of dissent in January and chronic grievances over corruption and the economy. But now the Islamic Republic is exuding bold confidence.
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Jul 06, 2026
If war breaks out in Europe, the resilience of civilian hubs - such as ports - might be as critical as the size of armies. This will be a major theme of NATO's annual summit.
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Jul 05, 2026
NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte has spent much of his tenure trying to keep the United States anchored to the world's biggest military alliance, including taking steps to address President Donald Trump's burden-sharing concerns. But the goalposts keep shifting.
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Jul 04, 2026
On Saturday, delegates at the national convention of the Alternative for Germany party overwhelmingly reelected the group's leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting.
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Jul 03, 2026
It's been six months since the United States ousted Venezuela's president in a military operation. Today, Venezuelans are torn over where the U.S. fits into the country's earthquake recovery.
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Jul 02, 2026
Science, technology, culture, and the economy. AI is going to have an impact on pretty much every industry. The U.N. looked at the promise and perils ahead.
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Jul 02, 2026
Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes have highlighted a dysfunctional state in a nation that President Donald Trump recently said the United States would "run." If poorly handled, the crisis could threaten his security strategy for the Western Hemisphere.
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Jul 02, 2026
Israeli attitudes toward U.S. President Donald Trump, once seen as the nation's savior, have shifted dramatically. The initial U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal is already seen as a blow to Israel's strategy and standing, and the backlash on the Israeli right has been harsh.
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Jul 02, 2026
African nations' impressive showing in this year's World Cup is inspiring fans of African descent elsewhere in the world.
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Jul 02, 2026
Keiko Fujimori was voted Peru's next president. But the historically close election in a deeply divided nation will give her little mandate.
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Jul 01, 2026
For Kenyan commuters, choosing which customized minibus to board means choosing an aesthetic - a daily encounter with a culture that reinvents itself in motion.
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Jun 30, 2026
Ukraine has been taking the fight into Russia in recent months with waves of drone attacks. The Russian public isn't responding as Kyiv might hope.
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Jun 30, 2026
In the aftermath of two large earthquakes in Venezuela, a society that has had years of practice depending on neighbors instead of the state has jumped into action.
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Jun 30, 2026
For years, U.S. and South Korean officials have described the relationship between their two countries as "ironclad." They remain allies, but the partnership is more complicated than ever.
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Jun 29, 2026
If the core U.S.-Iran dispute has long been Tehran's nuclear program, the tit-for-tat strikes in the Strait of Hormuz make clear that control of the waterway is of immediate concern to both. Neither wants a resumption of full-scale war, yet threats are flying.
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Jun 29, 2026
If the core U.S.-Iran dispute has long been Tehran's nuclear program, the tit-for-tat strikes in the Strait of Hormuz make clear that control of the waterway is of immediate concern to both. Neither wants a resumption of full-scale war, yet threats are flying.
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Jun 29, 2026
Padel, a racket game invented in Mexico, is the fastest-growing sport in the United Kingdom today, in part because it's accessible to all ages.
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Jun 29, 2026
For decades, free trade and shared prosperity have shaped a U.S.-Canada-Mexico relationship that might be going off the rails.
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Jun 27, 2026
Vespa enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Rome to honor the iconic brand. The motor scooter, originally designed for women, helped kickstart Italy's economy post-World War II.
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Jun 27, 2026
At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022. But a new program at one prestigious school is drawing interest with a different philosophy: To defeat a stronger enemy, one needs to fully understand them.
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Jun 26, 2026
U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran. The strikes came shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters, "You'll find out," whether the U.S. would response to the drone attack.
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Jun 26, 2026
African governments began repatriating their citizens from South Africa last month amid growing threats of violence against migrants. But the choice to leave is not a simple one.
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Jun 26, 2026
Venezuelans are still rushing to find survivors of a deadly pair of earthquakes this week. But the natural disaster follows years of economic collapse and national decline, hitting the population particularly hard.
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Jun 25, 2026
Before Russia became a consumer society, growing one's own food was essential. In Moscow's Gorky Park, some Russians are trying to recapture that part of life.
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Jun 25, 2026
In a seismically active archipelago with high electricity prices, what does a "peaceful, safe, and secure" approach to nuclear power look like?
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Jun 25, 2026
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela overnight. One was 7.2 and the other was 7.5 in magnitude. They were among the strongest quakes recorded there in more than a century.
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Jun 25, 2026
More than 150 years after it was put in place, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution is up for discussion at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Jun 24, 2026
With France sweltering under another heat wave, many are wondering, Why hasn't the country made more headway in responding to the deadly temperatures?
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Jun 24, 2026
At the Dance for World Community festival, people step to music from nearly every corner of the planet.
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Jun 24, 2026
As Israelis prepare for fall elections, Gadi Eisenkot is surging in polls to edge out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The retired general's security credentials and perceived integrity appear to resonate with voters.
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Jun 23, 2026
Going against traditional religious values, a lot of younger families in Southeast Asia are deciding to have fewer children - or even none at all.
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Jun 23, 2026
The United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union was partly about sovereignty, but the country doesn't feel freer. Pre-Brexit malaise appears to linger.
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Jun 22, 2026
Will Andy Burnham, expected prime-minister-to-be, be able to learn from the mistakes of the carousel of British prime ministers over the past decade?
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Jun 21, 2026
Uruguay bet big on renewables and pulled off a genuine energy transformation. Other nations might learn from Uruguay's success.
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Jun 21, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and top Iranian officials are trying to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. They are meeting at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.
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Jun 20, 2026
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks that mediator Pakistan says will begin Sunday, but Iran says expectations are low until the U.S. fulfills its commitments.
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Jun 20, 2026
Abelardo de la Espriella has unified conservatives ahead of Colombia's presidential runoff. But in a polarized nation, his biggest asset may be about who he is not: the incumbent.
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Jun 19, 2026
Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran.
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Jun 18, 2026
A new memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders has a chance to finally end the war. But the hard work to secure lasting peace in the Middle East is yet to begin.
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Jun 18, 2026
To become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has to win Thursday's by-election in Makerfield. That's not guaranteed.
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Jun 17, 2026
The G7 summit shows Europe's enduring desire to work with the U.S. But behind the flattery, leaders are showing new flexibility in dealing with the mercurial American president.
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Jun 17, 2026
Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle.
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Jun 16, 2026
Tehran's most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies has proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived.
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Jun 15, 2026
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal leaves many Israelis feeling vulnerable and abandoned by their most important ally. They voiced concern for Israel's security, and some criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve his war aims.
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Jun 15, 2026
With the United States showing erratic commitment to sanctions on Russia, questions arise about whether others can hold the line without Washington.
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Jun 15, 2026
An aquaculture project in a harsh, brutally hot desert region is supplying seafood to people in exile.
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Jun 14, 2026
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to open the critical waterway that has rattled the global economy and enter into a 60-day ceasefire. The accord brings relief, but the thorniest issues at the root of the conflict remain to be resolved.
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Jun 14, 2026
President Donald Trump posted that "the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete" and says the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately.
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Jun 13, 2026
Pakistan says an agreement to end the Iran war is closer than ever. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the upcoming Group of Seven summit that begins Monday.
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Jun 12, 2026
Much has been made of the positive role Pakistan has played as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. But on the ground, the story is more complicated, with many saying Pakistan is paying too high a price.
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Jun 12, 2026
The current Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has elicited an enormous public health response. Alongside that, anthropologists and community workers are working to build trust between affected communities and outside responders.
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Jun 12, 2026
A recent wave of youth protests have shown it's possible to translate online outrage into real-world change. Now a social media page-turned-political movement in India is trying to rally followers.
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Jun 11, 2026
Despite complaints about "two-tiered policing" in Britain, experts say minorities don't receive favorable treatment from cops. So why does the accusation persist?
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Jun 11, 2026
The world has watched as President Donald Trump vacillates between promises that peace is near in Iran and threats of renewed war. No one bears the cost of that uncertainty more than Iranians.
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Jun 11, 2026
Mexico may have its challenges. But when it comes to being a host for the World Cup, it has its North American co-hosts beat.
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Jun 09, 2026
Decades of dictatorship culminated in 15 years of war and turmoil in Syria. But with the U.S.-Iran war, a relatively peaceful Syria is now an outpost of progress and hope in the Middle East.
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Jun 09, 2026
This year's World Cup, the biggest ever, may not look quite the same as it has in years past, thanks to more hosts, more teams, and more newcomers.
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Jun 09, 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, wary of growing ties between North Korea and Russia, turned on the charm in Pyongyang this week.
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Jun 08, 2026
Many predicted a rightward shift in Peru's presidential runoff. But, the results are so close it could take days, possibly weeks, to declare a winner.
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Jun 08, 2026
As heat waves intensify across India, air conditioners are shifting from a luxury to a necessity, giving rise to a new AC rental market in major cities.
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Jun 08, 2026
Between sky-high ticket prices, combatant competitors, and immigration enforcement worries, World Cup 2026 seems to have more than its fair share of issues.
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Jun 08, 2026
Iran fired a barrage of missiles directly at Israel, in response to the Israeli military's latest attacks against Hezbollah in Beirut. Both sides quickly said they're willing to hold their fire, for now.
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Jun 07, 2026
The strikes come days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast. Iran's powerful parliament speaker hints at retaliation.
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Jun 06, 2026
Pope Leo visited Spain dozens of times before as a priest, but this is the first by a pope in 15 years. It signals Leo is returning papal attention to Europe's Christian roots after Pope Francis largely focused on smaller Catholic communities farther away.
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Jun 05, 2026
As Armenia goes to the polls Sunday, voters face a choice between a prime minister seeking peace with rival Azerbaijan, and pro-Russia elites.
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Jun 05, 2026
Ukraine's defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?
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Jun 05, 2026
Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It's their war, too.
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Jun 05, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has long presented himself as the best Israeli politician to keep the country safe. But, going into another election, some voters have their doubts.
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Jun 04, 2026
In a suburb of Abidjan, teams of women make up highly efficient, open-air production lines of attiéké - Côte d'Ivoire's national dish.
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Jun 04, 2026
The Chilean children's show has gained an international following, but Mexico is home to some of the most ardent fans of its satirical humor.
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Jun 03, 2026
If there's any country that shows sanctions' unforeseen consequences, it's one that has rebuilt self-sufficiency and forged new trade under pressure.
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Jun 02, 2026
Iraq was offering attractive opportunities for Gulf Arab economic and diplomatic initiatives, but the war made it a springboard for Iran-backed militia attacks. Can the country's young and untested prime minister navigate a multifaceted crisis?
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Jun 02, 2026
The popularity of surfing is growing in Côte d'Ivoire, putting the country's competitive surf scene on the map and helping reverse a culture of fear around the ocean.
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Jun 02, 2026
Energy costs have skyrocketed in the United Kingdom because of the Iran war. Could more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea bring them down?
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Jun 01, 2026
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire for Lebanon reached in April, the Israeli military's campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah is expanding.
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May 31, 2026
The Ukraine war has transformed the battlefield. First, it was aerial drones. Now, ground robots are being developed and deployed for reconnaissance, deliveries, evacuations, and handling mines. The goal: Help Ukraine stand up to its larger Russian enemy.
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May 30, 2026
Senior European officials say Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western research and defense technology, with agents building fake companies and deploying cyber spies to gather information.
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May 30, 2026
India and Pakistan are accelerating a largely underexamined arms buildup. After last year's military clash, the shift toward faster, less predictable technologies is raising new concerns about future confrontation between old rivals.
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May 29, 2026
Colombian voters are choosing between a continuation of outgoing President Gustavo Petro's social welfare policies and a renewed focus on security.
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May 28, 2026
Norway is one of the countries that is ranked highest in terms of community. It is events like "dugnads" that might be helping bolster that mindset.
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May 28, 2026
The popularity of electric vehicles is growing quickly in Kenya, led by exponential growth in the sale and use of electric motorcycles.
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May 28, 2026
A new people's initiative aiming to limit political dynasties is inspiring hope that the Philippines' 2028 election could look different.
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May 26, 2026
Mixed signals surround the U.S.-Iran negotiations, but a bloc of Mideast middle powers is assertively pushing for a ceasefire.
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May 26, 2026
The Trump administration is looking to impose big changes on Cuba. What's at stake for the people who live there?
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May 26, 2026
As countries like Russia and Iran keep pursuing their agendas despite being hit by heavy Western sanctions, many wonder: Are sanctions effective?
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May 25, 2026
Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia's largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are closely watching Belarus' potential support for Russia's invasion.
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May 22, 2026
Despite coming from different ends of the political spectrum - and lingering tensions between their countries - Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are forging a deep partnership.
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May 22, 2026
In South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung sees housing affordability as an existential challenge for the future of the country.
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May 22, 2026
Opened April 2026, the Phoenix Library in Gaza City is rebuilding a culture of reading with books salvaged from more than two years of destruction.
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May 21, 2026
With the United States withdrawing from global humanitarian efforts, is there an opportunity for middle power Norway to step into the gap?
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