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They are Black. They are Italians. And they are changing their country.It’s not easy for Black Italians to grow up feeling Italian when significant portions of Italy treat them as outsiders. But legally, artistically, and socially, Black Italians are staking their claim to Italy.
First LookPound falls to all-time low as UK announces sweeping tax cutsThe pound is plunging to new lows against the dollar after Britain's new Conservative government announced sweeping tax cuts.
First LookAs Russian men flee military call-up, Europe split on letting them inGerman officials have voiced a desire to help the men and called for a European-wide solution. But Latvia says those fleeing now can’t be considered conscientious objectors since they did not act when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Why is Italy swerving far right? Many feel they have no choice.Italians have seen a variety of governments come and go over recent decades, but with few results that they want. Now they look set to elect a new leader, despite her fascist ties: Giorgia Meloni.
First LookPutin's draft divides families, spurs vows of more protestsAs Russia escalates its military campaign against Ukraine, shock over the mobilization is reverberating across the country.
More troops, more annexations: Putin announces new Ukraine plansAfter Russia’s defeat in Kharkiv, the pressure was on Vladimir Putin to respond. Today he did, by announcing the escalation of the war in Ukraine through the mobilization of 300,000 Russian troops.
First LookPutin mobilizes new Russian troops, makes veiled nuclear threatUnder pressure from a Ukrainian counteroffensive, President Vladimir Putin is ordering a partial mobilization in Russia, calling as many as 300,000 men into military service. The move risks turning Russians against the war and Mr. Putin, experts say.
First LookU.S. hosts Armenia, Azerbaijan in peace talks amid cease-fireAs a fragile cease-fire holds, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met with Armenia's and Azerbaijan's foreign ministers on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. The meeting comes days after a U.S. congressional delegation visited Armenia.
First LookUkrainian regions plan votes to join Russia, alarming the WestSeparatists in four Ukrainian regions are planning referendums that would allow Russia to annex 15% of Ukraine. The votes could lead to a possible conflict with the West.
After queen, new king and prime minister seek to steady ship of stateBritain’s new monarch and new prime minister start their jobs in difficult circumstances; each will be called on to protect the country’s equilibrium.
Rout in Ukraine fuels debate in Russia: Ease up or double down?The rout of Russian forces in Kharkiv reignited debate in Moscow over what to do next. While critics of the war have found new voice, even louder are those calling for escalation in Ukraine.
New Wave filmmaker Godard lived France’s love-hate relationship with USFrench film director Jean-Luc Godard first found inspiration in American film, then rejected the U.S., epitomizing France’s ambiguous attitude toward the country.
First Look'Sweden first' party surges to success, furthers right-wing trendThe Sweden Democrats secured their election Wednesday in a vote that had been too close to call. The anti-immigration party is now the nation’s second-most popular political party, continuing a far-right political trend across Europe.
Britain’s immigrants: Mournful of the queen, but mindful of empireMany immigrant Britons have mixed feelings about the queen, revering her sense of duty, but increasingly aware of the monarchy’s role in colonialism.
First LookArmenia-Azerbaijan border conflict flares up, Russia intervenesFighting at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border on Tuesday killed nearly 100 troops across both sides. Control over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has provoked conflict for decades, but recent fighting is the first since a 2020 peace deal between the countries.
First Look'They left very quietly': Russian forces abandon Ukrainian villageThe small village of Hrakove in Ukraine has only 30 people who have remained in the town compared to the 1,000 residents before Russian troops invaded. On Sept. 9, Russian forces withdrew from Hrakove after a successful counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces.
For Ukrainians rooting out Russians in south, patience paysFor the Ukrainian resistance preparing for months for the promised military advance on Russian forces in Kherson, maintaining a patient equilibrium has been key.
‘Why do we have a queen?’ Complex reactions in the Commonwealth.The death of Queen Elizabeth II has been met with sorrow in the United Kingdom. But in the former colonies of the British Empire, it has stirred up memories of past injustices that dampen sympathy.
First LookEurope readies a plan to stay warm and check winter fuel costsWith cold months approaching, the EU has drafted a series of measures aimed at reducing gas and electricity prices and reducing energy consumption. Russia has said it will not reopen its main Nord Stream 1 pipeline to supply Europe with fuel this winter.
Ukraine’s homefront: People fill void left by overwhelmed governmentWar has forced millions in Ukraine from their homes, overtaxing the battle-focused government’s safety nets. To the rescue have come civilians who feel compelled to take responsibility for one another.
