Russia-Africa summit provides a global stage for Moscow to puff up its influence
Forty-three African heads of state attended the 2019 Russia-Africa summit. They had high hopes that…
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From extreme heat to deadly storms, Europe has no rest from ‘summer of hell’ – POLITICO
Europe is grappling with extreme weather from soaring temperatures in southern Italy to powerful storms…
His Greek tragedy is our reality
Following the recent release of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer continues to infuse…
French rejection of top American economist is a blow to liberal Europe – POLITICO
Lionel Barber is former editor of the Financial Times (2005-20) and Brussels bureau chief (1992-98)…
Kenya’s logging ban has been lifted – it’s a political decision and a likely setback for conservation
Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto…
Putin warns Poland an attack on Belarus would be an attack on Russia – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Poland that any attack on Belarus will be considered an…
WHO expert cancer group states that the sweetener aspartame is a possible carcinogen, but evidence is limited – 6 questions answered
The World Health Organization declared on July 14, 2023, that the widely used synthetic sweetener…
In Kyiv, signs of the ongoing war are evident – but daily life continues uninterrupted as well
I went to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in June 2023 to visit an old…
Revealed: 9 fastest-shrinking jobs in the U.S. amid AI boom
With the advent of technology and remarkable advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), several jobs and…
Bluey teaches children and parents alike about how play supports creativity – and other life lessons
Adults and kids love Bluey. This Australian animated show – hugely popular in the U.S.…