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From Russia, with joyBreaking one of hockey鈥檚 biggest records 鈥� all-time goals scored 鈥� took more than talent for Alexander Ovechkin. He also exudes humility and a love of the game.
A tale of freedom: India鈥檚 drop in povertyExtreme poverty is now below 1%, a remarkable feat in the world鈥檚 most populous nation, achieved by tapping people鈥檚 potential.
What Netflix鈥檚 鈥楢dolescence鈥� missesThe popular show about a boy鈥檚 troubled life comes as teens on a TikTok forum discover the joys of books, bookstores, and a safe space to gather.
Bangladesh鈥檚 revolution fixes on equalityA drive for fairness in hiring led students to overthrow a ruler. Now a new student-led party anchors itself in such values.
Why the seismic giving to Myanmar?A country hit by a massive quake finds itself the recipient of a global competition to deliver aid in natural disasters. Generosity, even with selfish motives, can trigger generosity.
Safety at the top of the worldAs many nations compete for a stronger presence in a warming Arctic, Western allies stick with cooperation on security.
Mexico leans into an essential truthFor the mothers wanting details of missing loved ones, a president鈥檚 nod to their cause helps a nation seeking answers to ending cartel violence.
A humble heart in the Dodgers dynastyMookie Betts shows courage and unselfishness in switching to one of baseball鈥檚 most difficult field positions.
Rallies for innocence in GazaThe largest protests against Hamas since the start of the war put a spotlight on the use of civilians as human shields to maximize killings by Israel.
Politics of love in Turkey鈥檚 protestsDespite his arrest, the leading opposition figure urges peaceful action and the embrace of opponents in the face of rising autocracy.
Syria reweaves its identityCivic groups like the White Helmets are using acts of equality and kindness to overcome ethnic and religious tensions built up during a half-century of dictatorship
Why 海角大神 shows are so popularEven nonreligious people find spiritual value in faith-based fare like 鈥淭he Chosen.鈥�
The joy of a letter. Maybe not in Denmark.The trendsetting Scandinavian nation plans to end four centuries of universal letter delivery. Other countries are watching this social experiment.
Europe鈥檚 new watchfulnessTo defend the European Union鈥檚 values and economy, its leaders are learning from Finland that security must come first.
The art of freedom in IranA U.N. report on atrocities after the 2022 protests comes as Iran鈥檚 ruling clerics finally realize that the people, especially women, still find ways to express dignity and equality.
A refresh for foreign aidCuts in foreign aid by Europe and the U.S. are forcing recipient nations to question a dependency mentality and discover local solutions.
Armenia redefines peace as withinA draft peace agreement with longtime foe Azerbaijan comes alongside a campaign for Armenians to reflect on an identity higher than ethnicity.
The hard knocks of rocketryA string of failures in space exploration is a lesson in the lessening of limitations.
A burst of justice in the PhilippinesA country still scoring low in rule of law marks another success by handing over a former president to an international court for alleged crimes against humanity.
Listen up, wise up: Forums that inspire trustNew types of civic spaces for civil dialogue, such as citizen assemblies, are showing promise in 鈥渂ringing to light a truth.鈥�