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Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
Can Democrats shed some new light on the Epstein files when they take over?
Lawmakers have pledged to use new majorities in House and Senate to pursue the investigation into Epstein's network.
Tens of thousands join Poland’s nationalist Independence Day march
Polish PM Donald Tusk calls for restraint, urging unity after deadly Krakow attack linked to far-right ideology.
Greetings from Senegal, where breakdancers are competing in the Youth Olympics
Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event.
Thune re-elected as US Senate Republican leader after midterm losses
The Republican ran unopposed, despite some GOP lawmaker demands to evaluate the party's stinging midterm losses to Democ
Kennedy relatives join the fight against Trump's arch, alleging harm to JFK's grave
Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined the legal fight against Trump's D.C. arch, arguing it would disrupt views and cast shadows over their ancestors' graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
Russia-Ukraine talks in UAE secure major prisoner exchange deal
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a major prisoner exchange following two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi
Palestinian American activist refused UK entry for Gaza fundraiser
A Palestinian American activist has been refused entry to the UK to attend his charity’s annual Gaza fundraiser.
Israeli army kills Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Kamal Abdel-Malek in Gaza
Abdel-Malek, the captain and goalkeeper of Gaza Sports Club, recently played in the Thousand Martyrs Cup final.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.
What's behind Democratic Socialists' historic victories in the midterms?
Historian and The New Yorker writer Jill Lepore says the DSA, once maligned, is no longer "beyond the political pale." She discusses the history of socialism in America, and its current resurgence.
Indonesia's vice president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is fraying
The news comes at a turbulent time for Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.
‘It’s just too expensive’: Housing and wages at the heart of Spain’s strike
Mass walkout across several cities marks first general strike in 14 years.
Israel is ‘disrupting entire ecosystems’, including Lebanon’s wheat crop
Lebanese wheat production hit by war as farmlands face severe destruction in the south and Bekaa Valley.
Russia bans two French lawmakers, two journalists in tit-for-tat move
Kremlin spokeswoman says ban responds to the expulsion of a Russian commentator who used to head RT France.
Can Tehran survive a ‘zero oil’ budget, if US blockade on Iran persists?
The government is defiant and planning for the worst, but a US siege is expected to make most Iranians poorer.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, awaits disease-free status
Health Minister Aden Duale says Kenya will continue to exercise prevention measures until December 23.
Bessent’s relocation: From US to EU, is Iran bringing war to Western soil?
A deliberate expansion of Iran’s campaign of retaliation beyond the Middle East could be taking place, said an expert.
‘They see me as non-Western’: Top court to rule on Denmark’s housing law
Residents say Denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ is breaking up strong communities, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule.