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‘Mudlarks’ dig up London’s past on the banks of the River ThamesFor “mudlarks,” poking around the shores of the River Thames for lost treasures isn’t just a pastime. It’s a way to escape urban life.
Behind extension of paternity leave in Europe, a generational changeFrance and Spain have expanded paternity leave, joining a growing number of rich countries in promoting gender equality in raising young children.
First LookLava continues to spew from Canary Island volcano. What now?On Sunday, a volcano erupted on the Canary Island of La Palma, forcing 6,000 residents to evacuate. Experts predict that lava could continue to flow for weeks. Here’s a look at the causes, the damage, and the ongoing concerns.
Cover StoryThe crisis chancellor: How Merkel changed Germany – and the worldAs Angela Merkel steps down after 16 years leading Europe’s largest economy, she leaves Germany, Europe, and the world shaped by her decisions.
First LookPro-Kremlin party leads State Duma election, in early resultsWith about 30% of the vote counted Sunday, the pro-Kremlin United Russia party had 45% of the vote for the 225 parliamentary deputies selected by party, and 80% of the lawmakers chosen by individual races.
Russians vote Sunday. Why don’t dirty tricks dissuade the opposition?Why do opposition-minded Russians vote in elections? Because despite tight controls of the ruling United Russia party, voting can make a difference.
Journalist's slaying: Have Dutch values fostered a crime problem?The Dutch values of toleration toward minor offenses may also inadvertently be feeding the criminal element that killed journalist Peter de Vries.
Amid permafrost and tundra, Russians forge their own environmentalismPromoting ecological practices is not easy in the Russian Arctic. But locals are finding ways to change how the public interacts with the environment.
First LookOpposition leaders defy risks ahead of Russian electionsAs Russia prepares for parliamentary elections on Sunday, many top opposition candidates have been barred from public office or jailed, including allies of Alexei Navalny. Despite risks, opposition leaders are determined to prevent complete Kremlin control.
A new way to foster religious tolerance? Put everyone under one roof.The House of One in Berlin is being built to combat religious divides by placing a church, mosque, and synagogue under one roof.
First LookNorway is wealthy because of oil. Can it give up fossil fuels?Norway, a country known for its environmentalism, owes much of its wealth to vast oil wells. On Monday, voters who are increasingly concerned about the climate crisis take to the polls in an election that could shape the future of the country’s energy supply.
Poland’s diverse media is being quieted. A US-owned TV network may go next.Poland’s government has been quieting dissenting voices in its media, with its next target a big one: an American-owned TV network.
Why a Swedish city with a violent crime problem looked to US for solutionsMalmö in Sweden had a violent crime problem. The city is trying an American strategy that uses community to spread a message against the violence.
First LookMigrant weary Europe prepares for wave of Afghan refugeesFollowing the end of America’s involvement in Afghanistan, EU ministers are preparing to handle an influx of Afghan refugees and migrants. The bloc hopes to avoid a repeat of the Syrian refugee crisis.
On Menorca, locals push sustainable tourism to save a critical speciesThe island of Menorca, in Spain, is a rare success in sustainable tourism. But the threat to Posidonia seagrass shows there is still work to be done.
First LookChildren, saved by mother's love, reunite with US WWII veteranOver seven decades ago, WWII soldier Martin Adler didn’t shoot. An Italian mother of three had placed herself between the soldier’s gun and her children. On Monday, that veteran returned to meet the children – now grandparents themselves – who were saved.
With Afghanistan chaos, the EU fears new migration crisis. But is that likely?With the fall of Afghanistan, the EU has been trying to get its Afghan allies out. But the collapse has also reignited fears of unregulated migration.
Language in Ukraine: Why Russian vs. Ukrainian divides so deeplyThe sociopolitical divide between Russian and Ukrainian speakers couldn’t be wider in Ukraine, due to the values that have attached to each language.
Difference MakerBritain’s hedgehogs are in a prickly situation. Meet their rescuers.Britain loves its hedgehogs, but their numbers are dwindling. Fortunately, their fans are finding ways to make life safer for the garden dwellers.
‘The volunteers saved Evia’: How grassroots fought the Greek firesFires have savaged the Greek island of Evia. Volunteers and grassroots efforts have helped save homes and lives.
