A year after Assad's fall, a fractured Syria struggles to break free from the cycle of violence.
Lying in bed recovering from his most recent surgery, Ayman Ali recounts Syria’s revolution through his own scars. His right…
"He's a difficult person, but he's often correct": Why did Seymour Hersh walk away from the documentary about his groundbreaking investigative work?
Lieutenant William Calley, whose prison sentence was later commuted by President Nixon. One advantage of a six-decade career is that…
Review of 'The Effingers' by Gabriele Tergit – a vivid portrait of Berlin before the Nazis
In 1948, the German Jewish writer Gabriele Tergit returned to Berlin. She found the city of her birth and upbringing,…
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The Santa Maria di Missione chapel in Villafranca Piemonte, northern Italy, stands at the end of a long cornfield. Gentle…
Trump's new doctrine makes it clear: whether Europe is prepared or not, it must now stand on its own. | Georg Riekeles and Varg Folkman
Europe is heading toward what the Trump administration calls “civilizational erasure,” according to its striking new National Security Strategy. The…
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The top books to look out for in 2025
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Four countries plan to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was allowed to participate.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was allowed to compete in…
Elon Musk's social media platform X has been fined €120 million by the European Union in its first major clash under new digital regulations.
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120 million (£105 million) for breaching new EU digital laws. This…
'Constant stimulation, dopamine overload': How EsDeeKid and UK underground rap went global.
It’s early November, and London’s Electric Ballroom is packed. The warm-up DJ plays Fetty Wap’s 2014 hit “Trap Queen,” and…