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How Barcelona is turning highways into havens of greenBarcelona has closed nine-block chunks of the city to traffic and transformed them into green havens, decorating the newly pedestrianized streets.
With Russia targeting Ukraine鈥檚 power grid, 鈥榚veryone is an electrician now鈥�Deep into the war, Ukraine鈥檚 power grid is still a prime Russian target. And Ukrainians, from individual families to the officials in charge of keeping the lights on, are finding new ways to cope.
First LookWhy did Ukraine shake up its cabinet in the middle of a war?Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks 鈥渘ew energy鈥� by way of a major government reshuffle. The resignation of six prominent ministers, including the foreign minister and a deputy prime minister, comes at a pivotal moment in the war against Russia.
First Look鈥榃e paid the price鈥�: Dishonesty and greed led to deadly London high-rise fireThe blaze that engulfed the Grenfell Tower in west London was the deadliest fire on British soil since World War II. The years-long investigation published this week found the 72 deaths were all avoidable.
Paralympic stars shrug off 鈥榮uperhero鈥� label. They鈥檙e athletes.French spectators have shown unusual enthusiasm for the Paralympics, crowding stadiums and giving disabled athletes new visibility and respect.
Europe鈥檚 middle ground slides to the right under extremist influenceRight-wing extremists hold little formal power in Europe, but once-moderate political parties are adopting their policies, spreading their influence.
Why Estonian volunteers are weaving camouflage nets for Ukrainian soldiersEstonian women weave camouflage nets to protect front-line Ukrainian soldiers so they can defend themselves against Russian attack.
UK鈥檚 fight against far-right hate goes online, but does it go too far?To stop far-right rioting, the U.K. is looking to stamp out the sort of online activity that fostered the violence. But the legislation that the government might use is under fire for being both too weak and overboard.
Donald Trump for president? This time, Russia says, 鈥楴o thanks.鈥�While Donald Trump may admire Vladimir Putin, Russia finds the chaos that surrounds the U.S. presidential candidate is more trouble than it鈥檚 worth.
Harris would be the first female US leader. Europe has had many. What gives?The United States achieved democracy before most European nations. But it still lags behind Europe in terms of female representation in leadership.
Barcelona is being swamped by tourism. Locals are not taking it lying down.Tourism is making some top tourist destinations unlivable. Places like Barcelona are seeking a balance between affordability and hospitality.
After anti-immigrant riots, what do British Muslims need to feel safe?Since rioters targeted mosques recently, British Muslims have been comforted by their non-Muslim neighbors. But they hope for a change in rhetoric.
Difference MakerIn Ukraine, this firefighter and all-round rescuer seeks to provide hopeTo save people and property, firefighters take risks, earning recognition as heroes. In eastern Ukraine鈥檚 war zone, firefighter Ivan Subotin, founder of a rescue organization, is motivated, he says, to restore people鈥檚 faith in the future.
Kremlin shocked, but undeterred, by Ukraine鈥檚 Kursk incursionUkraine鈥檚 attack on Kursk was a surprise to Russia. But whether the shock will actually change Russian perceptions of the war seems doubtful.
How far will Ukraine鈥檚 allies let it go against Russia?Ukraine鈥檚 snap invasion of Russia could change the course of the war. But much will depend on the restrictions allies put on their weapons鈥� use.
Russian POWs recount fear, and horrific cost, of battling dug-in UkrainiansTwo POWs鈥� path from induction in Russia to captivity in Ukraine was paved with broken promises, insufficient training, and poor equipment. Having survived, they offer insight into Russia鈥檚 brutal, yet effective, battle plan.
First LookSuspects arrested for planned attack on Taylor Swift concerts influenced by Islamic StateThree sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled due to a planned attack by youths, one of whom had uploaded an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State group. One of the two suspects admitted their plot was to 鈥渒ill as many people as possible.鈥�
Far-right riots are ravaging the UK. Why are they happening now?The far-right rioting that has been racking the U.K. began after the killing of three little girls. But the root of the violence stems long before that.
Wider war in the Mideast threatens. It can also be contained.U.S., European, and Arab governments聽may accept that escalation in the Middle East is inevitable. But they can assert influence to determine how large it becomes, and how quickly it ends.
Russians used to love the Olympics. This year, not so much.Most Russian athletes are stuck outside looking in at the Paris Olympics. That has dissuaded the Russian public from paying the Games any heed.
