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Extortion of therapy patients in Finland shakes culture of privacyThe hack of a private psychotherapy center – including patient session notes – has struck the culture of privacy in Finland hard.
Russian science created Sputnik vaccine. Why don't Russians trust it?The Sputnik V vaccine may show what Russian science is capable of. But it also highlights the extent of the Russian public’s doubts over it.
As German lockdown leaves kids adrift, citizens step up supportThe closure of schools has heightened a mental health crisis among German youth. Several private initiatives are trying to address their needs.
Famous for good reason? Britain elevates do-gooders to celebrities.Amid the pandemic, Britons’ sense of who qualifies as a “celebrity” has expanded beyond entertainers to encompass the altruistic.
First LookDespite job loss, Italian women seek shift in cultural attitudesWorking women worldwide have paid a high economic price during the pandemic. In Italy, the job losses came after decades of women struggling to overcome societal attitudes that prioritize women as homemakers. As Italy rebuilds, some see opportunity for change.
First LookHow fight for racial justice is unfolding in Dutch electionsSylvana Simons used to be a Dutch television presenter. Now she is leading a small political party fighting for racial equality, which hopes to gain seats in the country's elections this week.
First LookLondon police criticized over handling of women's safety vigilCiting pandemic regulations, London police broke up a vigil at a park where Sarah Everard was last seen alive. Her death has prompted concerns about violence against women.
In Canary Islands, renewable energy depends as much on people as on windDeploying wind and water power is critical for energy conservation on the Canary Island of El Hierro. But so is getting the people to embrace it.
First LookHarry and Meghan spoke openly about UK royalty. Will it change?In a two-hour interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, spoke of the racist and cold attitudes they faced before fleeing the British royal household last year. What will their comments mean for the Crown?
First LookBritain's older Caribbean immigrants get a taste of homeGlenda Andrew and other volunteers have been nourishing Britain’s Caribbean community who have been isolated from friends and family by the pandemic with plates of peas and rice, and friendly conversation. “It is so nice to see a fresh face,” says one recipient.
First LookBelgians in lockdown plead: Let us in to the royal gardens!Green spaces are increasingly crowded in Brussels during the pandemic. Except for one park, that is. Belgians are calling for King Philippe to open up his royal grounds – the size of Monaco – for public use.
First LookIs there justice in Germany for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi?Can the German legal system convict those involved in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi? On Monday, Reporters Without Borders made the first move to find out by filing a 500-page allegation to German prosecutors.
First LookHistoric ruling: former French president convicted of corruptionFormer French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to a year in prison for corruption and influence-peddling. He faces another trial later this month on charges of illegal financing of his 2012 presidential campaign.
Can Germany police an extremist party without playing politics?The far-right Alternative for Germany is expected to be declared unconstitutional, which would mean state surveillance, just months before elections.
Amid pandemic’s isolation, French students turn to each other for supportThe pandemic has cut off French university students from classes and jobs, forcing them to find ways to deal with isolation and financial shortfalls.
First LookNormal life remains on hold in UK as schools to reopen in MarchBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions. Students will return to classrooms but pubs, gyms, and salons remain closed as the government plots a cautious return to normal economic and social life.
First LookWhy one rapper's arrest sparked violent unrest in SpainSpanish rap artist Pablo Hasél was imprisoned last week for praising terrorism and insulting the monarchy. Since then, mass demonstrations that have turned violent are forcing Spain to grapple with tense questions about freedom of expression.
First LookTop UK court rules Uber drivers are workers, not self-employedThe U.K. Supreme Court has ruled Uber drivers in Britain should be classified as “workers” – an outcome Uber has fought to avoid in the U.S. and abroad. The ruling paves the way for British drivers to get employment benefits and protections.
First LookTeacher in Greece offers hope to inmates through TV classesA math teacher in Greece has figured out a way to make sure that the education of young inmates is not ignored: TV classes in a detention center. School is “a bit more human than the rest of the prison,” said one inmate. “It’s a bit like family.”
In post-Brexit UK, some Britons still embrace a European identityMany Britons regard themselves as both British and European, but that dual identity is being challenged now that Brexit has come to pass.
