Europe

June 17, 2021

Greece says it wants to make the Acropolis more accessible. Critics say it’s turning the ancient site into Disneyland.

Catalonia’s temporary tele-abortion services are a game-changer for women with limited access

June 17, 2021

New legislation introduced during the pandemic in Europe, including Spain's northeast region of Catalonia, allows women to conduct nearly every abortion appointment online.

Global Politics

Biden and Putin both place a ‘high priority’ on cybersecurity, says presidential adviser after Geneva summit

The World

June 16, 2021

Despite tensions in the summit lead-up, the two leaders were overly cordial in their remarks after the meeting. Rose Gottemoeller, lead US negotiator for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), joined The World's host Marco Werman to offer insight.

Migration

'It’s un-British': UK government crackdown on asylum courts controversy

The World

June 14, 2021

Since late last year, the British government has been putting male asylum-seekers arriving on dinghies from France in a former base called the Napier barracks. Earlier this month, a high court judge ruled that the government acted unlawfully.

Politics

How Joe Biden could increase pressure on Vladimir Putin if their June 16 meeting fails to deter Russia's 'harmful' behavior

The Conversation

June 11, 2021

When announcing financial penalties on Russia earlier this year, Biden hinted at the prospect of further sanctions. An energy scholar explains what Biden may have meant.

The Big Fix

Luxembourg takes the lead on climate finance

The World

June 11, 2021

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06/14/2021 - 8:30am

The small country is a financial giant — and it’s working to lead the world on sustainable climate finance.

Violence

Sweden’s gun violence rates have soared. But this Swedish city is bucking that trend.

The World

June 10, 2021

Sweden’s third-largest city, Malmö, implemented a strategy that has been successful in combating gangs. In turn, gun violence there has gone down.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open sparks conversation on mental health in elite sports

The World

June 01, 2021

Some in the sports world are saying the conversation is long overdue.

Science & Technology

Papers and relics testifying to Stephen Hawking's life's work will be displayed in UK archive

The World

June 01, 2021

The collection includes a wide variety of items, from Hawking's scientific papers to letters he received from popes and presidents.

COVID-19

In visions of post-pandemic life, Roaring '20s beckon again

Associated Press

May 28, 2021

As hopes rise that the pandemic is ebbing in the United States and Europe, visions of a second "Roaring Twenties" to match last century's post-pandemic decade have proliferated.

Europe

'They want to make the Acropolis into Disneyland.' Site renovations face backlash.

Catalonia’s temporary tele-abortion services are a game-changer for women with limited access

Biden and Putin both place a ‘high priority’ on cybersecurity, says presidential adviser after Geneva summit

'It’s un-British': UK government crackdown on asylum courts controversy

How Joe Biden could increase pressure on Vladimir Putin if their June 16 meeting fails to deter Russia's 'harmful' behavior

Luxembourg takes the lead on climate finance

Updated

Sweden’s gun violence rates have soared. But this Swedish city is bucking that trend.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open sparks conversation on mental health in elite sports

Papers and relics testifying to Stephen Hawking's life's work will be displayed in UK archive

In visions of post-pandemic life, Roaring '20s beckon again

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