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Wine at dinner? More young French say, 鈥極nly if it鈥檚 nonalcoholic.鈥�Wine has been as iconically French as a baguette or the Eiffel Tower. But for many young French, wine has lost its appeal, especially when it is alcoholic.
Tariffs on China but not Mexico, Canada? The stakes in a potential trade war.In postponing some threatened tariffs but not others, U.S. President Donald Trump is sowing uncertainty for businesses and consumers in his own country and abroad. His tactics could score some wins, but also carry big risks.
Facing relentless Russia, Ukraine confronts shortages of men and moraleAs the Russia-Ukraine war grinds toward its third anniversary, Ukrainian morale is low amid shortages of military support from European allies and America under Donald Trump.
Difference MakerThis program in Nigeria sends children from the streets into the classroomUniversity undergrad Victor Bello started the Almajiri Scholar Scheme to open doors for children.
As Palestinian prisoners return home, there is joy, but sorrow, tooJoyful family reunions that the ceasefire has enabled in Israel are being echoed in the West Bank and Gaza. But few freed Palestinian prisoners, many of whom were jailed for decades, knew much of the Gaza war, or its staggering costs.
Points of ProgressFrom worst to best: How Poland reduces traffic deaths, and Sri Lanka fixes wetlandsProgress roundup: With safety and well-being in mind, Warsaw鈥檚 measures halved traffic fatalities. And Sri Lanka鈥檚 capital is restoring wetlands.
Cover StoryAfter Assad鈥檚 fall, Syrians search for lost loved ones 鈥� and a path forwardAfter the fall of the Assad regime, Syrians grasp for answers and a path to restoration聽under new president聽Ahmed al-Sharaa.
How Gaza hostage-release drama works for both Hamas and NetanyahuThe stage-managed spectacle of Israeli hostages being released in Gaza serves political interests on both sides. Hamas鈥� assertions that it is still in power bolster the argument that Prime Minister Netanyahu still has a job to do.
As Musk amps up his support for the far right, Europe pushes backElon Musk is intervening in European politics with a slew of vitriolic posts supporting far-right parties. European leaders have begun to object.
Botswana鈥檚 new president is a human rights lawyer on a missionIn October, voters in Botswana ousted their ruling party of 58 years. The new president, Duma Boko, carries the weight of their calls for change.聽
He went to capture the beauty of Hinduism. Then the stampede happened.A reporter鈥檚 trip to the world鈥檚 largest holy festival was interrupted by a deadly stampede. His account reveals both the risks and spiritual importance of the Kumbh Mela, and how India鈥檚 relationship with Hinduism is changing.
RedNote is bringing Chinese and Americans face-to-face. What have they learned?Americans鈥� rush to the popular Chinese app RedNote opened a window between two starkly different worlds 鈥� at least for a time 鈥� allowing for unexpected discoveries.
Points of ProgressChildren first: Protecting and nurturing, from Colombia to FinlandProgress roundup: Children鈥檚 rights and needs drove national policy in Colombia and Finland. And for coastal areas, new proof of seabeds as carbon sinks.
No more Western haute couture? Russian designers say no problem.Western sanctions were meant to crush Russia鈥檚 economy. But Russian entrepreneurs have filled many of the gaps left by departing Western brands.
Who will rule Gaza, if not Hamas? Unanswered question dogs ceasefire.Israel has failed to eliminate Hamas, a key goal of its war in Gaza, and the militant group has reasserted its rule in Gaza. Can that situation last?
Difference MakerAn artist is lifting her city of Gary, Indiana, 鈥榝rom blight to bright鈥�Lauren Pacheco is inspired by this Midwestern underdog of a city and is looking to enliven what she calls its 鈥渞emarkable cultural heritage.鈥�
Why Trump鈥檚 fight with Colombia over deportation flights has likely just begunPresident Donald Trump appeared to win Sunday鈥檚 showdown with Colombia, after Colombia appeared to accept military flights carrying deportees. But the faceoff could herald more conflict.
Mass deportations threaten the lifeline of money migrants send back homeMany migrants whom President Trump plans to deport have been keeping their relatives in Latin America financially afloat. What does their future hold?
Madagascar fights to save the forests that made it famousDespite pledges to halt deforestation and youth-led efforts to reverse it, Madagascar is losing its trees faster than almost anywhere else on Earth.聽
How Volkswagen slid from German engineering icon to innovation laggardLong considered the epitome of German engineering, Volkswagen has struggled to keep up with shifts in consumer and societal demands.