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- Ukraine: Why does it keep coming up in the Trump White House?
Ukraine has been the site of the political affairs of Paul Manafort, the business dealings of Hunter Biden, and the investigations of Rudy Giuliani.
- First LookIs Giorgia Meloni the new champion of Italy's far-right?
Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni is the only politician to gain popularity in polls since the new coalition government took over in September.
- For Brits living in Europe, Brexit throws a once clear future into doubt
Brexit could overturn the lives of more than a million Britons living in the European Union in terms of residency, travel, and social security.
- Insults to Putin come with a fine. But is the cost to the Kremlin greater?
A ban on online slander of Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin, seems meant to silence critics. But is it making the Kremlin look weak?
- First LookRetailer Zalando sets target for more women in top management
The Berlin-based online-fashion retailer has announced that at least 40% of its top management jobs will be held by women by the end of 2023.
- First LookProtesters, police clash after Catalan verdicts announced
Three were arrested and more than 170 injured as separatist protesters confronted police after verdicts were announced in Spain's Catalan trials.
- Why Poland’s illiberal ruling party is cruising toward reelection
Even as the EU has butted heads with Poland, the Polish ruling party has seen its popularity rise on a policy of patriotism and public spending.
- First LookSerbia, Albania, N. Macedonia agree to passport-free travel
Citizens of those countries will be able to travel freely between the countries by 2021. Leaders hope it will boost commerce and living standards.
- When the right wing is still 'too socialist': Poland's far-right unites
Poland’s far-right parties see an opportunity in Oct. 13 elections to challenge a right-wing government they see as do-nothing and too liberal.
- Cafe culture: France fights to keep its fraternité
In France, where the iconic cafe is on the decline, people are trying to hold onto a culture that promotes camaraderie in city and small town alike.
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- The ExplainerThe Catalan Trials: Explaining Spain’s prisoners’ dilemma
A separatist saga continues in Spain. Twelve Catalan politicians and activists await verdicts for their roles in the 2017 independence referendum.
- First LookPortuguese Socialists win election, look for coalition partners
Emerging from an election with 36.6% of the vote, Portugal's Socialists look set for four more years in government. Who will join them is less clear.
- First LookPope Francis urges Amazon bishops to shake up status quo
Pope Francis opened a three-week meeting on preserving the Amazon. But conservatives oppose ending celibacy and the pope's ecological agenda.
- First LookKosovo holds early election amid calls to normalize Serbia ties
Political observers believe the opposition may have an edge with their softer stance on tariffs and lack of corruption scandals.
- First LookJohnson softens stance on Brexit, seeks coalition
After a hardline approach almost crashed him out of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proposed new Brexit plans and a compromise.
- As Poland's election heats up, so does anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Why?
Poland's LGBTQ community is feeling a new level of persecution as the ruling party turns sexuality into a political issue ahead of elections.
- First LookGreek silk-makers are reinventing a centuries-old tradition
Combined with new printing technology, luxury fashion firms are helping reboot silk factories in a remote border town.
- A corner of Moscow fights to keep history from being built over, literally
Developers in Moscow plan to turn the historical Badaevskiy Beer Plant site into the home of airborne apartment blocks. But locals are fighting back.
- First LookPortugal's animal-nature party poised as unlikely kingmaker
Polarized politics can allow previously niche interests to have majority-making influence. In Portugal, this may benefit an environmental party.
- First LookMigrants arrive in Sicily as Italy pushes repatriation at UN
An aid ship rescued 182 people near Libya and they disembarked Tuesday in Italy. Though hopeful, migrants are unsure where they can resettle.