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First LookPolice arrest 1,400 at pro-democracy rally in MoscowA Russian monitoring group said Sunday that 1,400 arrests was the largest number of detentions at a rally in the Russian capital in this decade.
First LookRussia bans eight activists from running for Moscow city councilThe Kremlin has been accused of attempting to stifle a growing opposition party. In聽one of the city's largest opposition protests in years, more than 20,000 took to the streets this past Saturday, with another protest planned this upcoming Saturday.
Village store revival? German towns opt for community over big-box retailersPeter B枚hmer reopened the village store in his German home of Farchant a few years ago, and it has been going gangbusters ever since.
First LookParis sizzles, London boils as record heat hits EuropeEuropean nations have struggled to cope with a record-breaking heat wave that contrasts with their usually temperate summers. Climate scientists fear such conditions are soon to become the norm.
Iran crisis reminds UK of a cost of BrexitEven as Brexit looms, tensions in the Gulf have highlighted the limits of Britain's strength without international allies.
First LookWith Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister, economic forecast darkensBoris Johnson's decisive win over Jeremy Hunt makes a "no deal" Brexit look increasingly likely for Nov. 1. If Britain leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement, economists predict tariffs, a loss of jobs, and a weakened economy will be unavoidable.
Ukraine votes for reform. Will new president seize the opportunity?President Volodymyr Zelenskiy now has the ability to make sweeping reforms in Ukraine, after Sunday鈥檚 election gave him a majority in parliament.
A Tory tea party? How fringe voters are reshaping British politicsIn the U.K., tension between the Tory base and the elite has echoes of the tea party revolt that reshaped the GOP and blazed a path for Donald Trump.
The ball is in Europe鈥檚 court to save Iran nuclear dealEurope may be the best hope for salvaging the Iran nuclear deal amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington in the Persian Gulf.
Moldova shows Russia and the West can work together. Can they do it again?That Russia, the U.S., and the EU could oust an oligarch in Moldova is raising hopes that they can find solutions in Ukraine and Georgia too.
First LookVon der Leyen confirmed as first female EU Commission presidentAfter a close vote, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed Tuesday. An outside candidate to begin with, Ms. von der Leyen must now corral a fractious European Parliament.聽
When a breakup makes you rethink your relationship: Brexit and GermanyGermany鈥檚 disappointment over Brexit also affects its thinking about the future of the EU, even as German-British trade is expected to stay strong.
First LookFrance the first major economy to regulate cryptocurrenciesAn international leader in tech oversight, France became the world's first major economy to regulate cryptocurrencies 鈥� attempting to stabilize a potentially disruptive new industry.
First LookDjokovic wins epic 2019 Wimbledon battle with FedererIn the longest men's singles finals ever, Novak Djokovic claimed his fifth Wimbledon title and the second in a row.
Poland and Hungary need people. Do more benefits lead to more births?Birthrates are down in Eastern Europe, so governments are trying to incentivize women to have more children. But their success has been limited.
First LookBritain's Labour officially backs second Brexit referendumAfter a lack of a clear policy led to disappointing returns in recent elections, the U.K. Labour party has announced its support for a second Brexit referendum and would campaign to stay in the EU.聽
EU as world power: Brussels has the tools, but does it have the will?With the U.S. and China facing off, the EU has been left to fend for itself on the global stage 鈥� and perhaps become a world power in its own right.
First LookConservative party takes helm of troubled Greek economyKyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party won 39.8% of the vote, giving him 158 seats in the Greek parliament, a comfortable governing majority.
First LookU.S. women take 2019 World Cup, set sights on equal payLed by Megan Rapinoe, the U.S. won its record fourth Women's World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night.
A rape trial sparked outrage. A year later, Ireland grapples with reform.In Ireland, a highly publicized rape trial of two rugby players last year may be changing the way the island handles rape and sexual abuse cases.聽
