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U.S. Wants Türkiye to Hand Back Enigmatic Jet Gear
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Ceuta Migrant Women Suffer Sexual Violence, Muted Outrage
Sexual violence against migrant women in Ceuta argues that outrage should not depend on the nationality of whoever commits the crime.
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Europe's asylum system can only function when states share responsibility and enforce transfers, not suspend rules whenever they become inconvenient.
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America First: America’s Great Firewall?
As the U.S. Supreme Court discusses legislation on TikTok, America inches closer to creating its own version of China's internet restrictions.
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Romania: New Elections Amidst Interference
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We’re Breaking Free: Baltic Energy Independence in 2025
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