We must fund oppositions properly to save democracy

Without resources, they will be grossly unprepared for the difficult business of governing

Source: Financial Times

What's wrong with Germany's economy?

As Germany enters the final week of election campaign, the economy is a top concern for voters. Having long been Europe's manufacturing powerhouse, the country has shown no meaningful growth …

Source: France 24

Ukraine peace talks: Did Trump exclude the EU?

In viral claims spread by pro-Russian accounts on X, users say that President Trump declared that the EU would be excluded from the Ukraine peace talks in an alleged interview …

Source: France 24

Unchilding Palestine’s children

Israeli and Western portrayal of Palestinian children as adults aims to cover up their murder, maiming and imprisonment.

Source: Al Jazeera

European leaders gather for emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks

Europe's leaders will hold emergency talks in Paris to align positions after the Trump administration excluded Europe from talks with Russia on the Ukraine war.

Source: NBC News

DRC rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in country’s east

M23 rebels pledge to restore security in Bukavu as an escalation in fighting fans fears of an all-out regional war.

Source: Al Jazeera

Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan

Delegation says Taliban seeks 'dignified' global interaction as it builds 'strong' and 'developed' Afghanistan.

Source: Al Jazeera

Could you pass a year 10 civics test? Only 28% of Australian students can

Australian year 10 students’ understanding of civics has dropped to a record low. How does your knowledge stack up?

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Source: The Guardian

Finnish president warns Europe faces new Yalta or Helsinki moment

Also in this newsletter: How the EU wants to counter critical medicine shortages

Source: Financial Times

US and European energy groups at risk from uranium supply crunch

Metal used to power reactors faces shortages as demand for nuclear power rises

Source: Financial Times

Paris Emergency Summit, Marco Rubio in the Middle East, Trump's First Month

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle East amplifying …

Source: NPR

'Netanyahu in a bind': Israeli delegation in Cairo for Gaza talks

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appears to be “in a bind” as talks over phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal are due to start with the arrival of an …

Source: France 24