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Ukraine aid deadlock could threaten peace in Europe. Does Congress care?Ukraine must聽convince Americans that its fate matters, and that a Russian victory would threaten European security and American interests.
First LookMost abortions in Poland happen unofficially. A new law could change things.Poland has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. Now, that law is up for a long-awaited debate.
How Portugal has largely avoided racism and Islamophobia amid a migration boomHistorically a country of emigrants, Portugal has seen an influx of arrivals from Asia and Africa in recent years. And despite recent political gains by the far right, the public and the newcomers are largely getting along.
Difference MakerIn post-quake Turkey, kids struggle. A school principal named 鈥楬ope鈥� steps in.After the devastating earthquakes in Turkey over a year ago, the best of humanity surfaced. But some have met the challenge in a time of need with special determination.聽
Estonians trust their government. That鈥檚 why it can offer advanced services.Few rank either government or technology as trustworthy. But then there are Estonians, who are deeply invested in their country鈥檚 e-government programs.
A sidewalk telescope in Madrid offers a glimpse into the night sky鈥檚 unknownThe stars have inspired wonder and contemplation from time immemorial. On Madrid鈥檚 sidewalks, one man is helping locals experience them today with a glimpse through his telescope.
First LookOne year in, Evan Gershkovich鈥檚 time in Russian prison has no clear endWall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia a year ago on accusations of espionage that the U.S. says are baseless. No one knows when he might be released, leaving his family to lean on letters from prison and hold on to hope.聽
Russia has long worried about terrorism. The Moscow attack showed it may not be prepared.While many Russians are trying to link Friday鈥檚 deadly terrorist attack to Kyiv, the more likely suspect is an older enemy: radical Islamists. Russia has diverted attention from them amid its war with Ukraine.
First LookIslamic State group claims Moscow attack as death toll rises to 133The U.S. says it has evidence backing up the claim that an Islamic State group affiliate carried out the attack on a Moscow concert hall.
Why Spain is trusting trans teens on their gender, rather than restricting themIn some U.S. states, changing one鈥檚 gender identity is seen as too weighty a decision for those under the age of 18. But Spain has taken a different approach, based on trusting transgender teens鈥� choices.
Hungarian leader Viktor Orb谩n acting in the West as Moscow鈥檚 man on the insideHungarian leader Viktor Orb谩n predicts that under Donald Trump, Washington will cut all aid to Ukraine and that Europe will not make up the shortfall.
Difference MakerThere was no medicine, so this Ukrainian nurse sang lullabies to wounded soldiersAmong their many duties, nurses are relied upon to comfort, to soothe. Amid the stresses of Ukraine鈥檚 war,聽as she deals with wounded soldiers, Oksana Sokhan recalls a moment鈥檚 resourcefulness that still makes her smile.
First LookKremlin aims for high voter turnout to legitimize Putin's war in UkraineDespite the certainty of President Vladimir Putin's extended rule, Russian opposition has called on voters to head to the polls. The election that began Friday has no real alternatives to Mr. Putin, and no public criticism of him or his war in Ukraine.聽
The ExplainerRussia鈥檚 presidential election begins today. Here are 3 reasons Putin will win.Russia鈥檚 opposition once featured an array of political parties, and even some limited space for genuine critics of Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin. What remains of it amid Russia鈥檚 2024 presidential election?
How Russian elections became a futile exercise for Putin鈥檚 oppositionRussia鈥檚 presidential election appears largely a rote exercise, as a popular, unchallengeable leader faces only nominal competition from three 鈥渟ystemic鈥� opponents. The Kremlin has worked for years to make it this way.
Ukrainians along front: Digging deeper, and waiting, waiting ...In a tour along the long eastern Ukraine war front with Russia, one consistent and clear sign of the impact of a lack of US weapons and ammunition supplies is the defensive posture the Ukrainian army has been forced to take.
With cry of 鈥榚nough,鈥� Portugal鈥檚 far right challenges the establishmentAfter long resisting Europe鈥檚 rightward political creep, Portugal looks set to join the trend in Sunday鈥檚 elections. Critics worry that the populist Chega party is giving new life to the ideology of Portugal鈥檚 bygone dictatorship.
First LookIrish Constitution says women belong in the home. Will that last?An International Women鈥檚 Day referendum is asking Irish voters to consider two revisions to constitutional language about families and the role of women. But some opponents are concerned about the wording of the proposed changes.
Europe divided over how far to push PutinRussia鈥檚 Putin will win reelection. But who will win the argument in Europe over how to defend Ukraine and guard against future Russian aggression?
First LookCongress talks big game about reining in Big Tech. Europe is doing it.The European Union鈥檚 Digital Markets Act goes into effect March 7, forcing tech companies to show choices of search engines and where to download apps, as well as increased personal data privacy. Europe has been a global leader in reining in tech giants.
