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- What a president鈥檚 party split means for anti-corruption fight in GuatemalaGuatemala elected an anti-graft president in 2023. But the slow pace of change has disappointed many supporters.聽
- Borders divided this West African community. Soccer is reuniting it.A century ago, colonial borders divided the Borgu people between Benin and Nigeria. Today, soccer is reuniting them.聽
- Despite Trump's ultimatum, Russia maintains Ukraine goalsU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs unless a peace deal is reached within 50 days, but Russia聽says achieving its goals in Ukraine remains a priority.
- South Korea ex-President Yoon indicted on additional criminal chargesSouth Korea鈥檚 former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces new criminal charges for abusing power and fabricating documents related to his martial law declaration.
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- 鈥業t鈥檚 everyone鈥檚 business.鈥 In Finland, national security is a shared responsibility.National security in Finland is a society-wide effort that goes beyond the military. Under the shadow of Russian aggression, Europe is taking a look.
- How the soaring cost of rice is shaping a high-stakes election in JapanJapan鈥檚 ongoing rice shortage is bringing greater awareness to farmers鈥 issues, and greater scrutiny to the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party, ahead of critical parliamentary elections.
- In Gaza, anti-Hamas gangs seen as imperiling food aid and public orderThe breakdown in public order in Gaza accompanying the weakening of Hamas has allowed armed gangs to seize influence. That is affecting distribution of badly needed food aid, but the perpetuation of disorder is another concern.
- 40 years after Live Aid, the world is experiencing a compassion gapLive Aid raised over $150 million in 1985 for starving people in Ethiopia. Citizens around the world today focus more on issues closer to home. At what cost?
- As Armenia seeks peace with old foes abroad, civil unrest grows at homeArmenia鈥檚 government is facing off against its ancient church as the former tries to sign a peace deal with the country鈥檚 long-time enemy Azerbaijan.
- As foreign money gentrifies Mexico鈥檚 capital, locals ask: Whose city is it?Gentrification has sparked anger at foreigners in Mexico City, prompting residents and activists to look for creative ways to build an inclusive city.
- 鈥楪reen time鈥 over screen time: The Greenagers group gets youths to love the outdoorsA transformative program in western Massachusetts helps young people learn the value of stewarding the land, while also taking joy in conservation.
- In Kenya, humanitarian workers ponder life after USAIDIn Kenya, American aid workers fired during the Trump administration's purge of USAID ask themselves: What comes next?聽
- Germany鈥檚 trains are running late. It鈥檚 become a national crisis.Germany鈥檚 railways, once an exemplar of national timeliness, are now chronically late to the point of it being a national crisis. What happened?
- South Koreans rush for one last look inside Seoul鈥檚 storied Blue HouseThousands of tourists are flocking to visit South Korea鈥檚 version of the White House before it closes to the public, stirring debate around the proper use of such buildings.
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