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Old friends Putin and Modi meet to do a deal, as Trump leans on bothIt may look like business as usual when Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi meet in Delhi this week, but the Russian and Indian leaders are under pressure to show they won’t be swayed by Donald Trump.
With school violence rising, Europe eyes a usual suspect: Social mediaViolence at schools has been a growing problem in Europe. For teachers and officials, the solution is to restrict youth’s access to social media.
US and Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker an end to the warPresident Donald Trump's top officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida. Mr. Trump has been trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine.
Differing Ukraine peace plans point to strains in the Western allianceWashington’s alliance with its Western allies is under strain from President Trump’s ambiguity over who is responsible for the war in Ukraine.
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US, Ukraine find common ground on peace. Will Russia join them?A series of negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, the US, and European powers have brought Russia and Ukraine closer, but peace remains elusive.
Winter is coming. Is the EU ready to stop buying Russian energy?While Europe has made progress on ending its dependence on Russian energy, the bloc is still impeded by gas needs and foot-dragging member states.
One Ireland? In the north, Protestants weigh a future in the republic.The winds of reunification are blowing more strongly in Northern Ireland. Traditionally unionist Protestants are starting to look toward the republic, too.
One Ireland? In the south, the tide turns toward reunification.The cause of a unified Ireland has more political oomph in the Irish Republic than its had in years. But how realistic is reunification practically?
In Russia’s weapons rollout, a challenge to the global nuclear balanceRussia has been conspicuously bringing new types of missiles, torpedoes, and submarines online. Experts say the fanfare is all about Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome.”
In the fields and in the streets, Ukrainians fight to stay motivatedUkraine has kept Russia at bay through more than 3 1/2 years of war. But stepped-up Russian strikes against cities and relentless advances in battle are proving a challenge for exhausted civilians and soldiers alike.
‘Now, it’s getting huge.’ How the NFL is making (lots of) fans overseas.The Indianapolis Colts play the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Berlin. Fans have flown in from as far away as Brazil, showing how big U.S. football is now.
To ‘Defending Ukraine’ curriculum, high schools add ‘How to fly a drone’Ukraine’s prewar “Defending Ukraine” course featured marching and wooden guns. The new curriculum includes hands-on work with first aid, radios, and drones.
France updates rape laws after Pelicot case. But is recognizing consent enough?For many years, women’s advocates in France have been frustrated by the absence of consideration of consent within the country’s rape and sexual assault laws. That’s finally changed, thanks in large part to Gisèle Pelicot.
How to repay student loans? In Russia, with national service.Every country debates how students should fund higher education. Russia’s new plan is to try a Soviet solution: require graduates to do national service.
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