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- China, North Korea draw US attention even as Mideast conflict escalates
Visits to key allies in the region by top U.S. officials are aimed at bolstering relationships in Asia and building a bulwark against Chinese and Russian influence.
- First LookA Taylor Swift-themed dance class ended in a stabbing. Then, far-right protesters turned a peaceful vigil violent.
Three girls were killed this week in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England. A vigil for the girls turned violent after English Defence League supporters and police clashed. Authorities believe “propaganda and lies” drew the protesters.
- In eastern Ukraine, Russian ‘glide bombs’ push civilians to flee
The residents of Ukraine’s Donetsk region have been resilient in the face of war. But Russia’s introduction of upgraded, highly destructive “glide bombs” is changing civilians’ calculus.
- Biden’s pullout marks the end of an American era
Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race marks the end of an era of U.S. leaders who saw America’s global role as key to its sense of self.
- Kateryna the Coal Miner? War gives Ukraine its own ‘Rosie the Riveter’ phenom.
The war in Ukraine is changing the social makeup of the country’s workforce, as Ukrainian women are taking on roles in industries like coal mining.
- For Ukrainians, war of survival is also a battle to defend their identity
The Ukrainian people have seen, in the dismissal of their historical and cultural distinctiveness, and in the physical attacks on their cultural institutions, a coordinated Russian campaign against their national identity.
- Jolted by Trump shooting, US allies confront political violence at home
The Trump assassination attempt shocked the U.S. Across Europe, leaders are witnessing not only threatening rhetoric but acts of violence, too.
- First LookEuropean leaders gather to discuss Ukraine’s future if Trump wins a second presidency
Newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the European Political Community Summit, which is set to hold discussions on immigration and Ukraine. European Leaders worry for NATO and the status of Ukraine aid under a potential Donald Trump presidency.
- First LookKing Charles outlines Labour’s ambitious agenda: economic growth and public welfare
After a landslide win for the U.K.’s Labour Party in their July 4 election, King Charles III announces the new government’s plans for a “national renewal.”
- Paris wants the Olympics to shine. Where does that leave its homeless people?
As the Olympics approach, Paris’s homeless people are being shunted out of sight. Will the city improve life for its most vulnerable residents?
- In UK, can Starmer make landslide majority a force for healing?
The new British Prime Minister wants to use his victory to heal divisions in society. But does he have time to revive people’s trust in democracy?
- First LookForest fires, power demand, melting pavement: Sumer heat smothers Europe
As temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soar toward 104 degrees Fahrenheit, authorities warn people to be cautious, drive carefully, drink plenty of water, and avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day.
- Two-thirds of Parliament from a third of the votes: Are British elections out of whack?
The July 4 U.K. election revealed that the country’s smaller parties are winning a growing share of the popular vote, even as the two big parties dominate Parliament.
- They’ve beaten the far right. Now French parties need to learn to govern together.
France staved off a parliamentary takeover by the far right. Now it has to assemble a coalition in a landscape where “compromise” is a dirty word.
- First LookDeadly Russia missile attack hits Kyiv children’s hospital, among other targets
Ukrainian officials say a major Russian missile attack has killed at least 31 people and injured 154 across the country. One missile struck a large children’s hospital in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv; another struck the birthplace of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- First LookA school in Spain reawakens the ‘dwindling art’ of church bell ringing
Church bells used to be a vehicle for sharing information with communities. Today, they are background sounds. But a small school of bellringers in northeastern Spain is working to bring back the language of tolling.
- Nepalis thought they were going to Russia to ‘help.’ They were made to fight – and die.
Russia has sent thousands of foreign “helpers” to fight in Ukraine – including many Nepalis. Families of missing recruits are searching for answers.
- First LookStarmer in as UK prime minister after Labour trounces Conservatives
New Prime Minister Kier Starmer led his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century. But Labour also faces a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation.
- UK Conservatives are about to lose big. Here’s how the Reform party is making it happen.
After 14 years in power, the Conservatives are set for an epic fall in British elections Thursday. The Reform UK party is making it that much bigger.