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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?
Merz wins in vote that reveals the challenges ahead for GermanyNew Chancellor faces economic stall as the U.S. questions security alliance and stirs a trade war.
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From Liverpool to Wrexham: US-owned clubs are topping tables in English soccerAmerican investors have scooped up soccer clubs across the English leagues in recent years. It’s paid off this year as U.S. owners sweep the tables.
Called to lead Europe, Germany weighs its national guilt. Is it time to move on?How Germany processes its Nazi history is an increasingly pressing concern. For many, the question is how to move on without forgetting the past.
Cover StoryAs war with Russia drags on, Ukrainians wage parallel ‘revolution of dignity’In the past, most of Ukrainian life was conducted in the Russian tongue. After three years of war, Ukrainians are also fighting for their language and identity.
‘We must hold on.’ Ukrainians steel themselves amid Russian barrage.Last week’s deadly strikes on Kyiv show a shift in Russian strategy: to try to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses as U.S. materiel support ebbs.
First LookPeace talk pessimism? Trump says he doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war.President Donald Trump is expressing skepticism that a peace deal is in reach, only a day after saying Kyiv and Moscow were “very close to a deal.”
Russia and the US seem near a Ukraine peace deal. Kyiv’s role may be moot.Moscow and Washington seem close to an agreement on a Ukraine peace plan, leaving Russia pleased – even if the talks don’t pan out.
The ExplainerThe European Union has wealth and people. Why isn’t it more competitive?The European Union is the largest single market in the world, yet it is seeing only sluggish economic growth. Why isn’t the EU competitive?
In Spain, migrants reshape the Catholic Church – and the countryAs immigrants increasingly fill its pews in Spain, the Catholic Church is advocating more inclusive policies to the broader Spanish public.
As bombs fall on Easter, a Ukrainian chaplain ministers to his front-line flockAs a Ukrainian chaplain ministered to front-line troops on Easter Sunday, he highlighted their hopes and fears as they fight against Russian invaders.
The ExplainerItaly’s Meloni talks tariffs with Trump. How much can she do for the EU?Europe will need to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump. But is the best way to do that through one-on-one talks or by bargaining as a bloc?
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10 years ago, SCOTUS said same-sex couples could marry. Why do they worry today?
Difference MakerThis restaurateur never made it past fifth grade. Now she runs a roadside library.
As Israel blocks aid, Gaza’s mothers watch their children starve
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India and Pakistan have fought before. Why this skirmish has the world on edge.
