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With new president, Poland’s direction – and its place in Europe – is in questionPoland has enormous potential within Europe. But it seems to be of two minds of how to realize that potential, which may be hindering its progress.
In Kherson, Russian drone campaign turns civilians into targetsThe Russian military has turned to a grim strategy in Kherson: targeting civilians in drone attacks. Still, many local Ukrainians refuse to leave.
Ukraine destroys 40 aircraft deep inside Russia ahead of peace talks in IstanbulA Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Sunday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.
With hope for peace dimming, Russia brings its demands to Ukraine talksThe latest attempt to hash out an end to the war in Ukraine looks set for Monday, but Russia, Ukraine, and the United States all still seem far apart.
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Homes destroyed, river blocked. A Swiss village is buried by glacier debris.An avalanche of mud, ice, and rock forced residents of a picturesque Swiss village to evacuate before it buried around 90% of it. The debris from a collapsed glacier also blocked a nearby river, raising concerns of flooding.
Ukraine shows off its reconstruction in Venice – with AI aidEven amid war, Ukrainians are rebuilding their homes. To architects, that reconstruction is a form of resistance against the Russian invasion, too.
A controversial candidate in Romania drops out. What does that mean for populists?Calin Georgescu, a candidate with a nationalistic bent, has announced his withdrawal from public life. Running as an independent in last year’s election, he unexpectedly led the presidential race’s first round.
The UK and EU have cut a deal. Is it the start of post-Brexit European unity?The U.K. and EU are seeking security amid global economic and geopolitical shifts. But how far can they roll back their testy Brexit divorce?
Cannes debuts something different: Lower tolerance for sexual violenceA few years ago, the French film industry feted male actors and directors accused of sexual abuse by female peers. But now that seems to have changed.
While US pushes peace, Ukrainian troops focus on keeping their country freeWhile the United States and Russia talk peace, front-line Ukrainian soldiers dismiss the process and feel it’s up to them to safeguard their country.
If US ends sanctions on Russia, will Russia welcome back US businesses?Warming relations between Washington and Moscow may mean an end to sanctions against Russia. For some Russians, that isn’t a wholly welcome prospect.
Their teachers beat them, and no one helped. Now they’re seeking justice.The abuse at the Bétharram school has shocked the French public. Survivors of the violence are reclaiming their agency to try to fix the problem.
Are Germany’s moves against far-right party a model, or cautionary tale?In Germany, government has the power to ban extremist political parties. Should it use that power to outlaw the second-biggest party in the country?
Could US students help solve Florence’s tourist problem?Crowds of foreign tourists make Florence, Italy, hard to visit. The city government would like to replace some of them with students. Is that a solution?
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