YANUS analyzes political decisions, power dynamics, and the players behind the scenes. Who really governs—and in whose interest?
One million page views in just one month. The U.S. government’s online release of the NSDAP membership records is forcing families around the world to confront uncomfortable truths—and caused the servers to crash.
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Baby food jars laced with rat poison trigger Europe-wide investigations. An extortion attempt shakes confidence in one of the best-known baby food brands and raises uncomfortable questions about supply chains and product safety.
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While civilians died, Ukrainian police reportedly fled. A scandal is shaking trust in the security forces in the midst of the war.
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Eighty years after the end of the war, countries around the world are commemorating their fallen soldiers, but there are also political messages behind the ceremonies. Who commemorates whom—and how—says a lot about the present.
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A highly decorated scientist leaves the West and moves to Guangzhou. The Pawliszyn case raises uncomfortable questions about academic freedom, the brain drain, and China’s systematic recruitment of top Western talent.
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While Europe debates the cost of child care, China is planning a radical move: Preschool education is to be regulated by law for the first time. Is this a model that will set a precedent, or does it amount to government control from the cradle onward?
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An 86-year-old Frenchman is breaking a centuries-old silence. His family earned millions from the slave trade, and now he is publicly asking for forgiveness. A first with signal effect for all of Europe.
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Hong Kong's government intends to hold agency heads more strictly accountable in the future. However, a top advisor cautions that there is a fine line between efficiency and intimidation.
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80 years after the end of the war, the former warring parties maintain different cultures of remembrance. While Europe celebrates on May 8, Russia commemorates on May 9, and China has established several commemorative days. A look at the memorial politics of the great powers.
Read MoreAfter the interest rate shock caused by the Iran war, some major banks are lowering their mortgage rates. A faint glimmer of hope for home builders, or just a deceptive breather?
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