As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing […]
Month: July 2026
Britain’s Brexit Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds axed in reshuffle
LONDON — Britain’s EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds is to leave government following Andy Burnham’s reshuffle. The Torfaen MP said in a letter to the […]
Pistorius makes fresh push for Hegseth meeting after spring setback
BERLIN — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is planning a fresh attempt to meet his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth during a trip to Washington and […]
Need a summer read? We’ve got you.
Stories shape how we see childhood. This summer, our team shares 9 book recommendations with one thing in common: children and young people as the […]
Eurochild’s reaction to the EU Expert Panel report on child safety online
The report reflects many of Eurochild’s recommendations, marking a significant step towards safer digital environments by placing responsibility on platforms rather than children and families. […]
Meaning of ETC, MTC, and Other Markings on Nairobi Expressway
To comfortably use the Nairobi Expressway, one has to fully understand the meanings behind the various markings on the various entrance and exit points of […]
Politico Owner Axel Springer Gives Prize to Far Right Billionaire Peter Thiel
International media conglomerate Axel Springer, which owns multiple major news outlets, announced on Friday that it is awarding its 2026 Axel Springer Award to far […]
Trump Celebrates During World Cup Final as CENTCOM Announces US Soldier’s Death
President Donald Trump took part in celebrations following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup final soccer match, just minutes after CENTCOM announced another U.S. […]
The Blogs Sunday Substack Rant About How Awful Things Are Going And What We Should Do.
HE IS LITERALLY FUCKING EVERYTHING UP AND WE ARE STUCK WITH A CORRUPT, DYING REPUBLICAN PARTY THAT IS LETTING IT HAPPEN. The shame he feels […]
Off-worlding data centers won’t solve AI’s environmental problems
AI companies increasingly want to move their operations into space. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch over a million AI data center satellites and […]
An unwinnable standoff at Hormuz
Five months after Israel and the United States launched strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and ignited a wider war, the Strait of Hormuz has […]
Unplanned impact: NASA says SpaceX rocket parts could hit Moon
In August, parts of a SpaceX rocket are expected to crash into the Moon. It wasn’t planned, but experts are monitoring it. Will the impact […]
‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico
Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, who have been trying to become parents since 2020, are now seeking help abroad Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases […]
‘Being American feels helpless and scary’: actor Ben Platt on nerves, queer songs and why he couldn’t do it without his husband
The star of Dear Evan Hansen plays a 1960s Greenwich Village crooner in hit queer musical Midnight at the Never Get. It’s the perfect outlet […]
Editor’s Notes: How to Amend the Constitution Like the Reconstruction Congress
The Reconstruction Amendments were ratified at the barrel of a gun. Naturally, the northern states ratified them the usual way. But ratification was one of […]
Florida’s Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Life Without Haitian TPS Workers
This week, about 350,000 Haitians in the US will lose their legal status in light of a US Supreme Court decision on June 25 that […]
EU bets fossil fuel lobby is crying wolf over supply shock warnings
BRUSSELS — The European Commission is betting that profit-hungry gas and oil companies will continue exporting into Europe next year, resisting calls by oil and […]
Inquiet des usages de l’IA par les députés, le Parlement européen a une solution
Inquiet des usages de l’IA par les députés, le Parlement européen a une solution L’institution compte ouvrir ses portes aux modèles développés par OpenAI, Meta, […]
Tunisia reels in extreme heat as temperatures near 50°C
An exceptionally intense heat wave swept across Tunisia, pushing temperatures to nearly 50 degrees Celsius and breaking historical records in multiple regions, local media reported […]
Families gather to mark 110 years since Battle of Fromelles tragedy
Experts say the sheer loss of life at Fromelles meant it faded from memory in comparison to Gallipoli or Kokoda…See More