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Why do Hungary’s elections matter to us? 6m After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán’s government controls much of the media, pressures the judiciary and strains…

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Why does the fight of Brazil’s Indigenous peoples matter to us? 5m Millions of Indigenous people protect the Amazon, a crucial global carbon sink threatened by mining, oil and agribusiness…

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Why are so many migrants dying in the Channel? 6m Many risk the Channel crossing in flimsy boats to reach the UK for safety, work or family ties;…

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Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? 6m Israeli forces have advanced into southern Lebanon, encircling villages and displacing civilians while parallel talks seek a ceasefire…

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Has Trump crossed the line with the Church? 5m President Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself in a Christ-like pose on his official account and then…

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Why are there so few women coaches in football? 5m In Germany Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louisa Eta as head coach - the first woman in the Bundesliga -…

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Why is Spain regularising 500,000 migrants? 5m Spain is granting residency to around 500,000 previously undocumented migrants - many from Latin America and the Maghreb…

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Why is Japan shifting toward arms exports? 5m Japan has eased long-standing limits and now allows exports of lethal weapons to strengthen security ties and enter…

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How much AI is in the film industry? 5m Cannes now hosts the World AI Film Festival alongside the main event - AI is already widely used…

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How important is mine clearance in Sudan? 6m After three years of brutal conflict between the army and RSF militias, parts of Sudan - including Khartoum…

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Why are so many protesting for the energy transition? 5m In Germany Fridays for Future protesters - mainly students - are rallying because they fear Germany’s shift to…

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Why are some French cities banning fast-food outlets? 5m Fast-food chains crowd many city centres in France, prompting residents and mayors to block new openings - they…

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Dire conditions in French prisons 5m Many French inmates sleep on mattresses on the floor amid severe overcrowding - 87,000 prisoners for 63,000 places…

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Why is Vincent Bolloré’s media empire a problem? 6m In France Vincent Bolloré has amassed newspapers, TV channels, publishers and even kiosk networks, raising concerns that his…

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Why does Europe want a unified sexual offences law? 5m Many victims freeze during sexual assault and cannot resist or object - so the EU Parliament has pushed…

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Why is aviation facing turbulence? 6m Airlines fear a summer crisis as Middle East conflict and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz restrict…

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Why is tracking children controversial? 6m Growing availability of tracking tools lets parents monitor their kids constantly - a booming business - but it…

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Why is the world panicking about hantavirus? 6m Several cruise passengers died after developing severe respiratory symptoms and tested positive for a rare hantavirus; while it…

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Why does Putin fear for his life? 6m Kremlin security for Vladimir Putin has reportedly been ramped up - a confidential intelligence report suggests he is…

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Why is the World Cup so expensive for fans? 6m Soaring ticket prices, inflated transport fares and sky-high accommodation make attending World Cup matches unaffordable for ordinary fans…

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Why is compulsory military service causing controversy? 5m In Germany a new draft system began in January requiring everyone born from 2008 onward to complete a…

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Why are some countries boycotting Eurovision? 5m Glitter, glamour and rows - Israel's participation in the 70th Eurovision in Vienna has sparked controversy: five countries…

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Trump in China: What business is that of us? 5m A US president visits China for the first time in a decade - a summit of two superpowers…

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Why are Argentina’s universities boiling over? 5m President Javier Milei’s proposed austerity measures would sharply cut university budgets and impose tighter fiscal controls, prompting hundreds…

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Why are there no Netflix films at Cannes? 6m Cannes requires films in competition to have theatrical distribution in France, a condition tied to strict local rules…

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Why is this Ebola outbreak in the DRC so dangerous? 4m The Ebola virus has resurfaced in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in an area beset by armed…

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Why is drug violence escalating in France? 4m Recent weeks saw deadly shootings in Nantes, arson near Lyon and a shooting in Nice - attacks linked…

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Why is India demolishing a paradise island? 5m India is building a massive port and new city on Great Nicobar, an island of white‑sand beaches, tropical…

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Why are the Americans indicting Cuba's former dictator Raúl Castro? 6m U.S. authorities have indicted Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed several people.…

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Why do product drops like Swatch, Lindt, and Apple cause buying frenzies? 5m Swatch, Lindt, Apple - companies constantly release limited editions, and these always result in enormous queues outside stores,…

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Why are Taiwanese worried about their defense? 6m Thousands of civilians recently marched in Taiwan to demand higher military spending and better readiness. Concerns stem from…

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Why is it so hot so early this year? 5m Much of Europe has recorded unusually high temperatures for May, with historic readings in places like France and…

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Why is France moving to ban free parties? 6m France is proposing a law that would toughen penalties both for organizing and for attending free parties -…

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What happens to people detained by ICE? 6m Earlier this year ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - was in the headlines after violent arrests…

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Why Did France Still Have Racist Laws on the Books? 6m France was one of the world’s major colonial powers in the 17th century, ruling parts of the Caribbean…

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Why is Israel expanding its offensive in Lebanon? 5m Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since mid-April, Israel continues military operations in Lebanon and has…

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Why Is Cycling More Popular Than Ever? 6m June 3 marks World Bicycle Day. Affordable, healthy, and environmentally friendly, cycling is becoming an increasingly popular part…

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Why Are Major Museums Expanding Abroad? 5m Paris' Centre Pompidou has opened a new branch in Seoul through a partnership with South Korean conglomerate Hanwha,…

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Cockroach Party Challenges India's Government 5m India's newly formed Cockroach People's Party (CJP) emerged as a satirical response after a senior judge reportedly referred…

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Why Is Bolivia in Crisis? 5m Bolivia is sinking deeper into crisis. For a month, protesters have blocked parts of the country, demanding higher…

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El Niño: Why is it so dangerous? 5m Could El Niño trigger especially severe storms, droughts, heatwaves, or cold spells this year? The recurring climate pattern…

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Antoni Gaudí: Architect of the Fantastic 5m Inspired by nature, Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí created groundbreaking forms and devoted his life to his work. One…

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War and Football: Iran at the World Cup 5m Iran is set to compete in the men's FIFA World Cup in the United States starting on June…

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Child Sexual Abuse: How Do European Justice Systems Compare? 5m The killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of how justice systems handle child sexual…

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The Manosphere: Where Young Men Are Radicalized and Terrorism Takes Root 6m The manosphere is a network of online communities that promote traditional views of masculinity and often misogynistic ideas.…

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EU: Gamers Push Back 6m You buy a video game, invest time in it, and then it suddenly becomes unplayable because the publisher…

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What Did Trump Achieve With His War in Iran? 6m After mass protests and a harsh crackdown in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump promised that his military campaign…

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How Can the United Nations Help the People of Haiti? 6m Haiti has been dominated by criminal gangs for years. The population faces violence, poverty, unemployment, weak governance, and…

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Is Air Pollution Good for the Climate? 6m Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide and has been successfully reduced in recent decades. Yet studies…

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Tommy Robinson: The Face of Britain’s Far Right 6m Tommy Robinson is a British far-right activist whose prominence stems from anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim campaigning online and on…

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Why Do Young Britons Want to Rejoin the EU? 6m Many Britons under 24 are frustrated that they were too young to vote in the Brexit referendum and…

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Why Is Latin America Shifting to the Right? 6m In recent years, several Latin American countries have moved from left-leaning governments toward right-wing and populist leadership. New…

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Why Is Ukraine Striking Territory It Considers Its Own? 6m Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Crimea, disrupting fuel supplies, transport, and infrastructure. Although Russia has controlled the…

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When major companies are on trial 6m Four environmental NGOs and the City of Paris sued TotalEnergies, arguing it should be responsible for greenhouse gases…

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Why Is Pinkwashing Also Political? 6m During Pride Month, some companies use rainbow imagery to market products - from cosmetics and bags to sandwiches…

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Why Has This Earthquake Hit Venezuela So Hard? 6m Rescuers are searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings after the double earthquake, with northern Venezuela worst affected.…

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Why Is the EU Targeting Low-Value Imports? 6m New customs duties take effect today: every parcel entering the European Union will face a fee of at…

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Why Is Anti-Migrant Sentiment Rising in South Africa? 6m Amid a deep economic and social crisis, thousands of South Africans have taken to the streets to protest…

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Why the US 250th Anniversary Celebration Is Controversial 6m The US 250th anniversary celebrations have sparked criticism over events like MMA fights, air shows and traveling "Freedom…

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Why are some Russian soldiers speaking out against Putin? 6m A viral video shows a Russian veteran publicly criticizing President Vladimir Putin and warning of possible unrest within…

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Why are NATO defense spending targets so controversial? 5m As NATO leaders gather to project unity and deter Russia, debate over defense spending has resurfaced. U.S. President…

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Why is Jordan Bardella under investigation? 4m Jordan Bardella, 30, leader of France's National Rally and a popular TikTok figure, is under scrutiny over allegations…

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Why is FIFA President Gianni Infantino facing criticism? 6m FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under fire after the red-card suspension of U.S. forward Balogun at the FIFA…

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Why Is France's New Police Law So Controversial? 6m France's parliament has approved a new law changing how police shootings are handled. Under the new rules, police…

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Why Are People Talking About Data Poisoning? 6m Data poisoning is the large-scale publication of false information online to deliberately mislead AI systems. Some activists use…

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Why are wildfires in Europe starting earlier and spreading more? 4m Europe is facing more frequent wildfires that spread rapidly, destroying nature, homes and threatening lives. This year, fires…

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Why Is There So Much Racism at the FIFA World Cup? 6m Players continue to face racist abuse because of their skin color from fans, public figures and on social…

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UK: A New Start with Burnham? 5m In the UK, most decisions are made in London, leaving regions, cities and towns with limited funding and…

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Why does France have a "right to assisted dying"? 6m France has introduced a right to assisted dying for people with incurable illnesses after years of political debate.…

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Why are we so unprepared for heatwaves? 5m The heatwaves of recent weeks are estimated to have claimed more than 14,000 lives in June alone. Those…

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Why Is Opposition to Data Centers Growing in the U.S.? 5m Data centers power services like ChatGPT and streaming, but their massive water and energy use, public subsidies, and…

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Why are more young people dying from drugs? 4m Last year, Germany recorded 2,150 drug-related deaths, with one in four victims under 30. Young people increasingly obtain…

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How Dangerous Are These Insecticides? 5m Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone are approved in some countries but remain highly controversial. Farming groups support their use to…

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Can a Social Media Ban Really Work? 5m France has introduced a minimum age of 15 for social media, with age checks expected this year. Similar…

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Are AI systems becoming dangerous? 5m During a security test, an OpenAI AI model independently hacked into Hugging Face and used stolen credentials. The…

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Why has a bridge become a source of tension between Canada and the United States? 6m Canada celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on its side. Instead of boosting trade, it…

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Could the UN Finally Have Its First Woman Secretary-General? 6m On July 30, the UN Security Council holds its first informal vote to choose the next UN Secretary-General.…

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Could a New Drug Help End the HIV Pandemic? 5m At the International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Lenacapavir is attracting global attention. The drug works like…

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How can forests become more fire-resilient? 6m In less than a week, 42,000 hectares of forest burned near Bordeaux, forcing more than 200,000 people to…

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How Effective Are Deradicalization Programs? 7m A decade after the Bataclan attacks, terrorism remains a threat in Europe, with perpetrators becoming younger through online…

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How is the dry Danube threatening Europe's power supply? 6m The Danube hosts dozens of hydro, coal and nuclear power plants that rely on its water for generation…

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Why Is Ukraine Targeting Russia's Amazon? 5m Since mid-July 2026, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck warehouses and logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries, Russia's Amazon-like e-commerce…

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Why Does Iceland Still Hunt Whales? 7m Since the 2026 whaling season began in mid-June, around 30 whales have reportedly been killed, according to environmental…

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Gaza Peace Plan: What Is Happening? 6m Despite a ceasefire and a peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump in late 2025, fighting and…

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Why Is Bangladesh’s Garment Industry in Crisis? 5m Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter, having built its industry around low-cost mass production since the late…

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Will Colombia End the Violence of Armed Groups? 7m Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has vowed to confront drug cartels and armed groups with maximum…

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Are Russia’s Parliamentary Elections Still Relevant? 7m Yabloko is one of Russia’s few parties openly opposing Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. It was…

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Are Our Bathing Waters Becoming More Dangerous? 7m In late July, two swimmers died in the Baltic Sea after severe Vibrio infections. Meanwhile, cyanobacteria, often called…

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Why Are Some Countries Tightening E-Scooter Rules? 5m E-scooter use is rising across Europe, as are accidents. Young people account for a significant share of those…

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Are Red Pandas China's Secret Diplomatic Tools? 6m They are cute, fluffy and irresistibly adorable: red pandas! Taipei Zoo has welcomed two new arrivals, Tian Tian…

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Why Is Justice So Important in Syria? 6m After 15 years of violence under Bashar al-Assad’s rule, Syrians are hoping for justice. A national commission has…

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Why Trump's Vaccine Policy Could Threaten Public Health 6m Donald Trump has signed a new order to reduce recommended childhood vaccinations. He claims vaccines are dangerous and…

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Why the Meta Trial Could Change How We Use Social Media 6m Nearly 30 U.S. states are suing Meta in federal court in California, accusing the company of deliberately designing…

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Why Is Sweden Sending Prisoners to Estonia? 6m Sweden has begun transferring prisoners to Estonia under an agreement reached this year to ease overcrowding in Swedish…

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Can Whales and Ships Coexist in New York Bay? 6m It is good news for the planet: whales are returning to New York Bay, where they find abundant…

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Why Is the Earth Becoming More Desert-Like? 6m At the UN conference on desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the stakes are high: deserts and drylands already cover…

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Why Are the Alps Becoming More Dangerous? 6m The Matterhorn, the Alps’ most iconic peak, lost thousands of tons of rock on August 5. Other summits…

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Could Iceland be the EU’s next member? 7m Icelanders are voting on whether to reopen EU membership talks. The referendum comes as Arctic tensions rise, with…

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Why Is the Arctic Becoming More Important for Shipping? 6m In August, several container ships left China and South Korea for Europe, choosing the Northern Sea Route along…

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Why could Instagram & co. soon face restrictions in the EU? 6m Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has settled a US lawsuit over claims that its algorithms…

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Why Is the Dissolution of the SDF in Syria Historic? 6m The integration of Syria’s Kurdish population is underway. Under military and political pressure from the new authorities in…

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What problems are teachers facing? 6m As the school year begins in France and Germany, we’re taking a closer look at the situation of…

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Why are German-Russian relations becoming increasingly strained? 7m The hybrid war has been going on for some time. But now German authorities have confirmed that the…

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Has the AfD changed course? 6m Why does its communication appeal to voters? Ulrich Siegmund, a leading AfD politician and TikTok star in Saxony-Anhalt,…

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Why Are Smart Glasses a Problem? 6m Smart glasses can record video, play music, make calls and access the internet, but they have sparked controversy…

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Why Could Our World Maps Soon Change? 5m For years, African Union countries have called for a more balanced representation of the world. For centuries, maps…

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Why Could a Small Party Help the Far Right in Saxony-Anhalt? 6m The far-right AfD won the state election but lacks an outright majority. While Germany’s political establishment is shocked…

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Why is the UK taking a tougher stance on Israel? 6m Several Western countries are seeking ways to pressure Israel over its continued annexation of Palestinian territory. In early…

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Why could the 9/11 death toll be even higher? 6m Toxic dust and fumes released by the collapse of the Twin Towers exposed New Yorkers and cleanup workers…

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Why is Nepal a victim of climate injustice? 6m Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change despite contributing very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. To address…

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