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First Look'Not my king': Why some Brits won't pledge allegiance to CharlesUK Opinion polls suggest opposition to the monarchy is growing.聽Over 1,500 republican activists plan to dress in yellow and stand along the coronation route in protest as King Charles鈥� coronation procession makes its way to Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
First LookWhy King Charles has planned a religiously inclusive coronationKing Charles III is trying to bridge the differences between faith groups that make up Britain鈥檚 increasingly diverse society. His coronation on Saturday will include religious leaders representing the Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh traditions.
Why fighters from post-Soviet world flock to Ukraine鈥檚 bannerWhat motivates foreigners to fight and die for Ukraine? Those from Chechnya, Belarus, and Georgia say their countries will never enjoy freedom or democracy unless Russia is defeated.
Nuance in the fog: Plumbing for honesty in Russian opinion pollsRussia鈥檚 government allows public opinion polls, but some say the surveys are skewed by the reluctance of opposition supporters to express themselves.
Pentagon leaks? Ukrainians more focused on must-win battle.Ukrainian troops preparing for an important spring offensive are choosing to shrug off the Pentagon leaks story. In war, as in life, it鈥檚 perhaps best to focus on what you hope to control.
First LookMariupol women鈥檚 soccer team kicks back against Russian occupationA new women鈥檚 soccer team was formed in Kyiv, Ukraine, after Mariupol was destroyed and captured by Russian forces. Despite funding shortages and other challenges, the team aimed to remain in the top league and represent Mariupol as a proud Ukrainian city.
FocusCan a soccer team revive hope in a Welsh city? Welcome to Wrexham.Can a soccer team in Wales boost the morale and prospects not only of fans, but a whole city?
First LookEU develops a collaborative migration policy. What will it look like?The European Union is adopting a new approach to the continent鈥檚 migration policy. When migrants arrive in any EU country, the European Commission will use 鈥渕eaningful links,鈥� such as family or cultural ties, when granting them access to a host country.聽
Dolphins as casualties: The environmental costs of Ukraine warUkrainian prosecutors are preparing to take the Russian military to court on ecocide charges, based on a spike in Black Sea dolphin deaths
New king, new expectations: What does Britain want from its monarchs?The May 6 crowning of King Charles promises to swathe Britain in pomp and circumstance. But what does the monarchy represent to Britons today?
First LookKremlin vs. press freedom: Judge rejects Gershkovich's appealAmerican journalist Evan Gershkovich remains in a Russian jail on espionage charges after a judge rejected his appeal on Tuesday. The U.S. government and Mr. Gershkovich鈥檚 employer deny the allegations, while the case elicits outrage in the West.
Will Pentagon leak sour US relationship with its allies?The Pentagon leak has put sharp focus on both the strength of U.S. alliances and the fragility of relationships that need constant tending聽鈥� especially in an era of disinformation.
Making crime pay for the public? France gives seized property to charity.Selling criminals鈥� ill-gotten property to benefit the state is not new. But France is trying something different: giving confiscated real estate directly to charity, to transform crime into public gain.
Cover StoryFor Ukrainians, memory fuels the fight for sovereigntyIn Ukraine, remembering does more than honor those lost in the war. It charts a path forward to a future free of Russia.聽
First LookDelays cost lives: UN flags rising migrant crisis in MediterraneanThe U.N. migration agency reports 441 migrant deaths in 2023, the deadliest quarter in six years, and cites delayed rescue operations as a contributing factor. The agency expresses concerns about the normalization of this 鈥渋ntolerable鈥� humanitarian crisis.
A second front in Ukraine鈥檚 war: The battle against corruptionUkraine is one of the most corrupt countries in Europe, but many citizens are seizing on the ferment war has brought as a chance to change that.
First LookFinland joins NATO, bolsters security across Euro-Atlantic regionNATO is set to welcome Finland as the 31st member Tuesday after a conservative victory in the country鈥檚 weekend election. Russia has signaled it will build up defenses near their joint border if NATO deploys any troops in its newest member.
From citizens鈥� pockets to soldiers鈥� hands: Ukraine鈥檚 crowdfunded war
First LookCold War echoes: US journalist arrested for espionage in RussiaThe Russian Federal Security Service arrested an American journalist, Evan Gershkovich, for espionage charges. The newspaper denies the allegations and demands his release, and the Biden administration has condemned the arrest 鈥渋n the strongest terms.鈥�
First LookFlorida vs. Florence: Visitors to David statue weigh in on US school uproarIn Tallahassee, Florida, parents pressured a school principal into resignation after an image of Michelangelo鈥檚 nude David statue was shown to a sixth grade art class.