Europe

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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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.

COVID-19

A future pandemic is ‘almost guaranteed,’ Fauci says

The World

May 21, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci says a pandemic preparedness plan is being fine-tuned in anticipation of the next one. "We’re working on universal corona vaccine," Fauci told The World's host Carol Hills.

Migration

Thousands of migrants leave Morocco for Spanish Ceuta amid diplomatic dispute

The World

May 19, 2021

Jonathan Zaragoza-Cristiani follows migration from Morocco at the University of York. He talked with The World’s host Carol Hills about what’s happening between Morocco and Spanish Ceuta.

COVID-19

The return of la terrasse in Paris — and a sense of normalcy

The World

May 18, 2021

After six months of forced closure, restaurants, cafes and bars in Paris can open for outdoor dining at 50% capacity.

Europe

'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

A future pandemic is ‘almost guaranteed,’ Fauci says

Thousands of migrants leave Morocco for Spanish Ceuta amid diplomatic dispute

The return of la terrasse in Paris — and a sense of normalcy

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