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Why Russia’s troop surge near Ukraine may really be a message to the WestRussia has built up troops on its border with Ukraine, worrying many in the West. But what’s going on seems to be about NATO expansion, not war.
Britain’s Bangladeshis aim to save Brick Lane – and their immigrant storyGentrification threatens London’s famed Brick Lane, but the Bangladeshi community that calls this place home is fighting against rising prices.
Russian human rights group under threat. What soured the Kremlin?Human rights group Memorial has been critical to giving Russia a cleareyed view of its Soviet past. That no longer suits the once-supportive Kremlin.
First LookGermany nears a coalition deal featuring gender-balanced governmentOlaf Scholz and his Social Democrats appear to be near a deal with the Greens and the Free Democrats to form a gender-balanced government.
Oxford prepares for electric car future. Britons may be cool to the cost.Voters in the United Kingdom support a net-zero future. But when it comes to paying for electric car zones, their green enthusiasm changes.
First LookNot 'friendly banter': Former English cricket star exposes racismAzeem Rafiq, a former national cricket player for England, gave emotional testimony Tuesday in parliament about the racist slurs he endured while on the team. An investigation was launched in September 2020 following Mr. Rafiq’s complaints of institutional racism.
First LookAs Europe works to stay warm this winter, can Russia help?With Europe in a natural gas crunch, Russian President Vladimir Putin is touting the benefits of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which runs under the Baltic Sea and is awaiting German regulatory approval. Here’s a look at the supply shortage and how Russia factors in.
When climate change stops being policy and starts getting personalFor many, climate change has remained a dry, policy-driven subject. But for Monitor correspondent Shafi Musaddique, it is a deeply personal matter.
Frenemies: Why UK-French relationships survive their countries’ spatsPolitical relationships are under strain between Britain and France. But the large French communities in the U.K. are managing the tension.
On freezing Poland-Belarus border, migrants cry for helpEurope accuses Belarus of manipulating migrants trying to cross the Polish border. But the crisis highlights weaknesses in the EU’s refugee policy.
First LookEU to sanction airlines facilitating migrant crisis in BelarusThe European Union has extended sanctions to airlines, travel agents, and individuals believed to be helping migrants cross illegally into Europe. The migrant crisis is allegedly part of a “hybrid attack” being waged by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
COP26 scorecard: Summit leaves the heavy lifting for laterThe COP26 climate summit ended with less to show than organizers had hoped, but some governments and businesses launched their own green initiatives.
Russia changes its tune on climate change. What’s behind the shift?Russia seems to be getting serious about climate change. But the Kremlin’s shift in thought may need to go further to prepare for the future.
Britain forced Boris Johnson to U-turn on corruption. What happened?Britain has been rocked by a scandal over government anti-corruption rules. It is proving a gut check for democratic values.
First LookHow Belarus is using migrants to escalate conflict with EUTensions are rising along the Belarus-Poland border as migrants attempt to cross into the European Union. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has encouraged the border crossings, initially along the Lithuania and Latvia borders, say E.U. officials, as a destabilization tactic.
Germany cuts carbon emissions. Not fast enough, young generation says.Germany envisions a green future, yet still burns lots of coal. Now a young generation wants to see goals matched by actions.
First LookG20 backs a global minimum tax for corporations. How would it work?Leaders at the Group of 20 summit gave broad support to a minimum corporate tax of at least 15%. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says it will end a “race to the bottom” involving tax havens.
A would-be car park in Rome becomes a ‘Garden of the Gods’The construction of a parking lot in Rome leads to a treasure-trove of artifacts from Roman emperors, shedding light on ancient customs and practices.
Can a staple of British democracy survive MP’s killing?The stabbing of British MP Sir David Amess at a face-to-face meeting with constituents threatens to put an end to British political “surgeries.”
Communists face rare crackdown in Russia, upending old balanceCommunists are among the most powerful “loyal opposition” parties in Russia. Now they have declared fraud – and are facing the consequences.
