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On rare visit, Xi Jinping tries to rescue China鈥檚 relationship with EuropeBeijing once hoped Europe鈥檚 quest for independence from Washington would lean the Continent toward China. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Young Poles led a political revolution. Now they need to learn patience.Six months ago, young Poles helped vote out eight years of backsliding conservative rule. But will their enthusiasm persist amid the realities of governance?
For Moscow, the war in Ukraine is a rerun of World War IIThe Kremlin presents its war in Ukraine as a continuation of Moscow鈥檚 fight against Nazism in World War聽II. An exhibition of captured arms illustrates how.
First LookRishi Sunak tried everything to keep UK鈥檚 Conservatives in power. It isn鈥檛 working.Labour Party candidates saw broad success in Britain鈥檚 May 2 local elections, a sign of resurgence after 14 years in the minority. The results may portend defeat for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak鈥檚 Conservatives in general elections later this year.
Facing Russian threat and an uncertain America, Europe rearmsWashington has long urged European nations to spend more on their own defense. Russia鈥檚 Ukraine invasion, and European doubts about America鈥檚 role in tomorrow鈥檚 world, have had the desired effect.
The West or Moscow? In Georgia, a pivotal vote could set the nation鈥檚 course.Young Georgian demonstrators are hoping to block a Moscow-inspired law on 鈥渇oreign agents,鈥� which they worry will be used to stifle criticism of the government.
First LookScotland鈥檚 leader resigns. His government couldn鈥檛 agree on climate change, health care.Humza Yousaf, Scotland鈥檚 first minister, resigned as his government coalition collapsed. Transgender care and tackling climate change were just some of the issues that weakened Mr. Yousaf鈥檚 government.
First LookUkraine makes tactical retreat in east, warns of frontline pressureAwaiting much-needed arms聽from a huge聽U.S. aid package, Ukraine鈥檚 troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the east.
Cover StorySamuel Paty was murdered, and teaching in France has never been the sameWhen controversy over a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad led to the killing of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, colleagues had to learn to trust again.
Meet the Franco-Malian pop star sparking debate over who should sing at the OlympicsWho represents France? It鈥檚 a question that has set off a political brouhaha, as far-right leaders complain about President Emmanuel Macron鈥檚 suggestion that Aya Nakamura might sing an聽脡dith Piaf song at the Olympics.
First LookUS aid to Ukraine will help it fend off Russia. But victory still isn鈥檛 in sight.The new $61 billion U.S. aid package will keep Ukraine from the brink, allowing it to release rationed ammunition and launch anti-aircraft missiles. But as Russia pushes forward, even small offensives may be outside Ukraine鈥檚 reach.
Russia tried to stay on good terms with Iran and Israel. Then they started fighting.Iran creates a unique link between the war in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, where it supplies Russia with arms. That puts the Kremlin in a difficult position in the Middle East.
First LookAfter years of debate, UK Parliament signs off on sending migrants to RwandaThe United Kingdom鈥檚 Parliament passed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak鈥檚 controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, despite facing legal challenges. Mr. Sunak has pledged to 鈥渟top the boats,鈥� while activists say the program is unethical and inhumane.
An archipelago was losing its ancient sport. African migrants may save it.Immigration is sometimes perceived as a threat to tradition. But in Spain鈥檚 Canary Islands, it appears to be the means to preserve a centuries-old sport that has been in danger of dying out.
Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new, tougher conscription law. But with resupplies still snared in Washington, some veterans warn that more troops only offer so much help.
Only 70 people lived on the island of Gavdos. Then migrant boats started to arrive.Most migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe have arrived in populated areas that could handle newcomers. But what happens when they land someplace truly isolated like the island of Gavdos?
First LookNo Brit born after 2009 will ever be able to smoke legally, if bill passesBritain鈥檚 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to pass a youth smoking ban along in a show of bipartisanship. Fellow members of his conservative party, however, are not supportive of what they deem an overreach by government into聽the lives of everyday Brits.
First LookThese Russian soldiers refuse to fight Putin's war. But escape is nearly impossible.Asylum claims from Russians have surged in the U.S., France, and Germany as growing numbers of Russian soldiers seek to escape the war in Ukraine. Few claims have been granted as countries consider the threat to national security.
Terrorists attacked Moscow. Now Russia鈥檚 migrants are feeling the backlash.Russia鈥檚 migrants have long been tolerated by both authorities and the public. But when several Tajiks became suspects in the March 22 terror attack in Moscow, the whole community came under withering scrutiny.
First LookUkraine, short of soldiers, passes controversial new conscription lawTwo years after Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion, Ukraine is in dire need of more soldiers. Yet lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the new, likely unpopular law, which goes into effect a month after President Zelenskyy signs it 鈥� if and when he does.
