Journalistic work has become increasingly dangerous in recent decades, with bodily harm becoming a normalised condition for war reporters...

Second Take  The Netherlands heads to the polls again, earlier than expected. If you missed the headlines this summer, you should know...

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A Baby Bonus Americans are being asked an interesting question: “would you have a child if it meant you received $5,000 cash, no strings...

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The Catholic Church, with its 2000 years of history, predates the formation of all European states, making it one of the oldest...

What started as a deadly railway tragedy quickly ballooned into an unprecedented youth protest movement in Europe. For months now, tens...

“I'm impressed… I'm shocked… I have no words”. That’s all I was able to utter when Nazifa told me her story. Afterwards, I blamed myself...

With his first address, last Sunday, the new Pope - Leo XIV - has officially announced the direction of his papacy. These intentions set...

“In my first term, I negotiated the return of the World Cup to America. And now, in my second term, I’ll have the honour to host the...

When Friedrich Merz was officially elected Chancellor of Germany last Tuesday afternoon, he appeared visibly relieved. His conservative...

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“Women in Sudan are enduring the gravest forms of violence, particularly sexual violence, while being systematically excluded from peace...

Decked out in ponchos with umbrellas and anti-budget cut signs, a congregation of students, tutors, professors, and concerned citizens...

With Trump’s election to power and the arguable decline of the liberal world order, this might be an untimely question to ask. However,...