The Citizen Scientists of Fukushima

The Citizen Scientists of Fukushima

Jan 29, 2025

Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain control of lives upended by the 2011 meltdowns in Fukushima.Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain

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Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil

Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil

Jan 29, 2025

The Trump administration’s first flight deporting Brazilians involved aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing.The Trump administration’s first flight deporting Brazilians involved aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing. 

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Reform U.K. is Said to Land Over $1 Million in Populist Show of Force

Reform U.K. is Said to Land Over $1 Million in Populist Show of Force

Jan 28, 2025

Nigel Farage’s party is reshaping British conservatism and showing that it can raise money to do so.Nigel Farage’s party is reshaping British conservatism and showing that it can raise money to do so. 

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Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as U.S. Envoy Heads to Israel

Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as U.S. Envoy Heads to Israel

Jan 28, 2025

Steven Witkoff played an important role in brokering the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.Steven Witkoff played an important role in brokering the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. 

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France, Finally, Wins the World’s Top Food Award Again

France, Finally, Wins the World’s Top Food Award Again

Jan 28, 2025

In 2023, the country failed to finish in the top three as Denmark won the Bocuse d’Or, a fine-dining competition. This year, France reclaimed the crown.In 2023, the country failed to finish in the top three as Denmark won the Bocuse d’Or, a

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Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan Wanted for War Crimes

Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan Wanted for War Crimes

Jan 28, 2025

The Italian prime minister announced the investigation herself over social media, calling it “blackmail.”The Italian prime minister announced the investigation herself over social media, calling it “blackmail.” 

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Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo

Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo

Jan 28, 2025

A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese city in a bid to occupy territory and exploit minerals.A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week

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Serbian Leader, Trying to Quell Protests, Jettisons a Key Ally

Serbian Leader, Trying to Quell Protests, Jettisons a Key Ally

Jan 28, 2025

Demonstrations around Serbia pose a challenge to the decade-long hold on power by President Aleksandar Vucic, who spurred his prime minister to step down.Demonstrations around Serbia pose a challenge to the decade-long hold on power by President Aleksandar Vucic, who spurred his prime

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Many Ukrainian Aid Groups Stop Work After Trump’s Halt on Foreign Assistance

Many Ukrainian Aid Groups Stop Work After Trump’s Halt on Foreign Assistance

Jan 28, 2025

The Trump administration’s orders have sent a chill through humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, which depend heavily on such assistance.The Trump administration’s orders have sent a chill through humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, which depend heavily on such assistance. 

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Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic

Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic

Jan 28, 2025

The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending on security around the island, following President Trump’s stated desire to have Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, as part of the U.S.The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending

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