Current news and developments from politics, economics, and society — analyzed and questioned.
Scientists discover the oldest known plague outbreak 5,500 years ago. The findings shed new light on the spread of the disease along early trade routes to Europe.
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Bulgaria wins the Song Contest for the first time, while five countries boycott in protest against Israel. The competition reflects the division of Europe.
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Trump diplomat accused Belgium of antisemitism. Prime Minister De Wever counters: Belgian law is above any religion.
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Putin announced an Easter ceasefire. Kyiv agreed. And despite that, there was shooting. What the Easter ceasefire was really worth. Vienna, April 12th
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Energy prices are rising, politicians are looking for answers — and the debate shows how deep the conflict between the market and
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