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Babies die from cold in Gaza as Israel prevents entry of mobile homes
At least four babies have reportedly died due to cold in Gaza, where most Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters.
The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’
A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.
Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions
The US vote against Ukraine and Europe's UN resolution reflects larger policy changes of the Trump administration.
Ukraine reconstruction costs cross half-trillion-dollar mark: Report
The $524bn estimate marks growing needs provoked by Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Music stars release silent album in protest against UK AI copyright plans
Is This What We Want features recordings of empty studios, performance spaces, highlighting danger to creative trade.
US scraps order linking arms sales to international law
Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel's Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.
Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals
Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.
The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale
When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.
Centring the voiceless: Pope Francis’s enduring global impact
Pontiff's message of peace and fraternity has challenged the rising tide of nativism, violence and global inequality.
Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition
Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.