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How Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ is navigating a tough first year

After a long fight to become Japan’s first woman prime minister, Takaichi Sanae has faced economic pressures,…

Manchester election tests British leader’s plan to give more power to cities

The new British prime minister wants to give more power to regions across England and help restore faith in democracy…

Here’s where Trump has canceled wind farms – and how states are pushing back

President Donald Trump directed the U.S. government to pay billions to stop wind energy projects from going forward. In…

A US agency listed an AI immigration tool online. The disclosure vanished after our inquiry.

Information about an AI tool the U.S. government was developing to help vet immigrant children’s sponsors disappeared…

College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs

Unemployment is stubbornly high for young workers in major economies. How young people are charting next steps.

How Ukraine’s long-range drones are changing what’s possible in war with Russia

The latest story of the Ukraine war has been the shift – on the battlefield, and in the adversaries’ minds – wrought by…

‘This is our land’: Why one woman fights to expel South Africa’s migrants

Poverty, hopelessness, and political manipulation are pushing many South Africans into a violent movement against…

Finding liberty in a Chinese prison

A Christian pastor attributes his July release to both prayer and political pressure. His freedom began in a…

For Seattle’s public space manager, children’s playtime is serious business

Seattle has become a national leader in the Play Streets movement, allowing residents to temporarily close a…

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How improved fire suppression may be fueling Europe’s megafires

In parts of Europe this summer, wildfires have been burning out of control. And the season is only about halfway…

Searching for Sudan’s looted treasures

Since Sudan's civil war began, looters have stolen thousands of valuable artifacts from the country's museums. Now,…

Targeted by Iran, this Gulf nation emerges stronger

Outsiders might view the United Arab Emirates as a place for tourists and expats. But the UAE is developing a new sense…

How to dull the lure of sports gambling

Several U.S. states are taking steps to address the rise in gambling addiction. Preventive education could help shift…

America’s debt is skyrocketing. Why isn’t Congress doing anything about it?

The U.S. government is spending well beyond its means at a breathtaking pace. Members of Congress say they care, but…

Why faith matters in today’s political memoirs

Americans increasingly want to know the details of political candidates’ faith. Recent political memoirs focus on God,…

How the Carolinas’ loose rules and loopholes have created a Wild West of hemp

Hemp-derived THC products are currently legal across the Carolinas, but state lawmakers and proposed federal…

In Venezuela, trust crumbled with the buildings

The Misión Vivienda housing program pledged safe, dignified homes for the poor. Then they fell.

US pauses attacks on Iran for a second day and Tehran does, too

The pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. The U.S. previously targeted Iranian…

Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir casts doubt over polls – and region’s future

In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, protests over political representation reveal a growing divide between locals and…

Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite headwinds

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro’s confirmation came on Saturday, during a convention organized to anoint his bid…

Supreme Court gave presidents more power over agencies. Are any still independent?

The Supreme Court’s June ruling in Trump v. Slaughter could shift the balance between presidential control and agency…

Bringing the stars to Earth – and back

Catching fireflies and then releasing them into the summer sky results in an exuberant display of light.

Despite its strength, US military faces a reputational crisis over Iran

Even as President Donald Trump weighs new strikes, the Iran war is exposing U.S. strategic vulnerabilities and could…

The maturity and dignity of Ukraine’s citizens – and leaders

In wartime protests, Ukrainians have shown what peaceful, “loyal opposition” looks like – and can achieve. Their…

It’s not just Hormuz. Red Sea shipping lanes are now under threat, too.

The stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz has created a global economic shock. Now,…

Planted in the heart of this West Bank village, a settler outpost disrupts life

The plight of Palestinian villagers in one West Bank village tells a larger story of how Jewish settlers, and the…

Jesca Hoop mixes protest and perspective in latest album, ‘Long Wave Home’

Distance affords singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop perspective on her country and life for her new album, “Long Wave Home.”

Can Britain’s new prime minister succeed where others have failed? European leaders are watching.

Britain is facing a rise in support for right-wing populism. Can Labour’s Andy Burnham put a halt to that?

The flap of wings, the flutter of hope: Bats take flight in Ukraine

Staff members from the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center came to a park in Poltava to release bats, lifting a crowd’s…

Modi’s greatest challenge yet? Delhi struggles to contain student unrest.

Long-simmering frustrations with corruption and youth unemployment have bubbled over into India’s streets. And in what…

India's Gen Z is speaking up

The burgeoning “cockroach” youth movement isn’t just about humor and social media. Demonstrators’ calls for…