So far, mass deportation has been more rhetoric than reality
THREE DAYS after Donald Trump became president, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided the Ocean Seafood Gourmet Ma...
Catch up:Europe plans last-minute Ukraine summit; Israel and Hamas swap hostages
European leaders will hold informal talks on Ukraine in Paris on Monday, according to French and Polish officials. The emerge...
Catch up:Europe’s emergency Ukraine summit; America’s Ukrainian rare-earth demand
European leaders will reportedly hold informal talks on Ukraine in Paris on Monday. The meeting is a response to indications ...
Alice Weidel, Germany’s most vilified—and powerful—female politician
LAST WEEKEND thousands of Germans took to the streets—again—to protest against the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) p...
Catch up:America’s warning to Europe; Zelensky open to peace talks
In a fiery address to the Munich Security Conference, America’s vice-president warned that Europe’s greatest threat comes “fr...
How will the German election be decided?
If “none of the above” were an option in Germany’s election on February 23rd, it might win. Only 40% of Germans say Friedrich...
Escapism and fear made “The White Lotus” a pandemic-era hit
Television dramas always reflect the mores and preoccupations of their eras. A few boast strong enough plots or performances ...
Do bans on smartphones in schools improve mental health?
France has not allowed smartphone use in primary or secondary schools since 2018, claiming that it would help children focus,...
Why are so many Israeli Jews spying for Iran?
Mordechai Maman, an Israeli in his early 70s known as Moti, was used to disappointment. His marriage had failed long ago, as ...
Catch up:Europe warns against “dirty” Ukraine deal; car crashes into crowd in Munich
Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat, warned that “any quick fix is a dirty deal” for Ukraine. She made the comment...