Why are far-right parties on the march across Europe?
CNN — While the Anglosphere was wracked by a burst of populism in 2016, most European countries proved remarkably resilient. Long-held grievances in the United Kingdom and United States fueled…
In Hong Kong, homes for the dead can be more expensive than for the living
Hong Kong CNN — Starting at $53,000 for a space not much larger than a shoebox, it is a pricey place to stay, even in a city famed for the…
UK Royal Household reveals $136 million official expenditure for 2022-2023
CNN — The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday, revealing that official spending for the year 2022-2023 exceeded the Sovereign Grant and other royal earned income.…
French government shuts down a climate group after protests turn violent
CNN — The French government has decided to dissolve a climate activist group, following a series of fiery clashes between demonstrators and police. The decision to shut down Soulèvements de…
What Turkey’s new cabinet says about where the country is headed
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Istanbul CNN —…
Erdogan survived the biggest test of his political career. What’s next?
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. CNN — President…
Iran has a direct route to send Russia weapons — and Western powers can do little to stop the shipments
CNN — The waters of the Caspian Sea appear deceptively calm. But this sea route – which provides a direct path between Iran and Russia – is increasingly busy with…
US and Taiwan draw closer with new trade pact opposed by China
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — The United States and Taiwan agreed the first stage of a bilateral trade initiative on Thursday, less than a year after negotiations began, in a move…
5 reasons G7 Summit 2023 in Hiroshima, Japan matters
CNN — This year’s G7 meeting in Japan holds special significance, not only for its location. The leaders of the world’s most advanced democracies are meeting in Hiroshima, the site…
Imran Khan, Former Pakistan Prime Minister, arrested
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by paramilitary troops who smashed their way into a courthouse in Islamabad to detain him on…