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First LookWomen in combat are not a ‘social experiment,’ says Canada’s top military commanderPete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. defense secretary, has repeatedly questioned if men and women should serve in the same combat unit. Gen. Jennie Carignan, who commands Canada’s military, defended women’s combat roles at a security forum.
First LookWhy did the Philippine vice president threaten to assassinate her boss?Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte publicly threatened the life of the country’s president on Nov. 23. Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and is punishable by a jail term and fine.
First LookIsrael-Hezbollah conflict widens after Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldierIsrael's attacks are aimed at Hezbollah militants, but a fatal weekend strike hit Lebanon's army center, igniting a heavy barrage in the ongoing war.
The ExplainerRecurring blackouts have roiled Cuba. What’s behind the crisis?From aging power plants to devastating hurricanes, here’s a look at the factors driving outages on the island.
Amid Gaza food shortages, ICC issues arrest warrant for NetanyahuICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for allegedly depriving Gazans of essential items. Local merchants and gangs worsen the shortages.
Why many in Ukraine oppose a ‘land for peace’ formula to end the warShould Ukraine surrender land to Russia to end the war? Opposition had been strong throughout the conflict, but Ukrainians are shifting on whether their territory is inviolate.
Loggers were stealing the forest. These women started stealing their chain saws.As the world’s leaders discuss the planet’s future at COP29, in Nigeria, a group of local women is defending its own forests, vigilante-style.
It’s more than money dividing nations at UN climate change conferenceBehind COP29 problems in agreeing on a fund to help developing countries face global warming is a threat to the idea of shared global climate action.
Facing Trump 2.0, Palestinians voice rising concern: What’s our plan?U.S.-Palestinian relations under the first Trump administration ran aground over the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, among other issues. A flurry of diplomacy is not dispelling the notion of postelection Palestinian disarray.
50 years ago, the UK expelled Chagos Islanders. A court ruling may mean they can go home.Evicted to make way for a U.S. military base in the 1970s, residents of the Chagos Islands may soon return, though many critique the terms of the deal.
First LookHow wind and solar is restoring Ukraine’s energy and resisting Russian missile attacksRussia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, forcing companies to constantly rebuild and go weeks without power. Clean energy has begun to replace damaged coal and gas power plants, and it is proving more reliable and harder to destroy.
Points of ProgressSaving lives with reduced pollution, fewer pesticides, and less worker exploitationProgress roundup: Governments around the world protect workers from exploitation, poor air quality, and pesticides that harm people.
In wartime Gaza, turning meager olive harvest into oil is an act of defianceFarming by its nature puts people in touch with their land and their traditions. In besieged Gaza, after more than a year of war, the olive harvest and production of its oil are a source of resilience.
Hong Kong court locks up a generation of pro-democracy leadersA Hong Kong court has imprisoned 45 pro-democracy leaders for as much as 10 years, striking a heavy blow at a generation of activists.
First LookEurope nations investigate cut cables in the Baltic Sea. Was it Russian sabotage?Communication cables linking Finland to Germany and Sweden to Lithuania have been cut. European governments say Russia did it, which it denies. “No one believes that these cables were cut accidentally,” says German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
First LookNow UK farmers have a reason to protest. They say a tax hike will destroy family farms.Thousands of farmers flooded the streets of London protesting an inheritance tax on agricultural land that they say would devastate family farms. The U.K. government says the tax would mainly affect rich individuals who bought farmland as an investment.
First LookUkraine has been waiting to strike deep into Russia. Is Biden’s approval too late?Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can now use U.S.-built long range missiles to strike deep into Russia. The Biden administration gave him permission as North Korean troops come to Russia’s aid and Donald Trump prepares to take over the presidency.
First LookSenegal votes as leaders work to cement majority, push reformsPeople in Senegal are voting in a parliamentary election that will decide whether the country’s president can carry out ambitious reforms, six months after he was elected on an anti-establishment platform.
When Hezbollah rockets are incoming, and you can’t reach the shelterHezbollah’s intensified rocket barrages against northern Israeli communities have created conflicting impulses among residents: supporting war, yet eager to end it.
Trump prepares for ‘economic warfare’ with ChinaPresident-elect Donald Trump readies for a new tariff war with China, making balanced trade books, not free trade, the leitmotif of his presidency.
