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EUROPE
Why Belgium Revived the Lumumba Murder Trial
A Brussels court sent Étienne Davignon, 93, to trial this week for Lumumba's 1961 killing, the first Belgian official prosecuted for it in 65 years.
WORLD
Somaliland, Sovereignty, and Strategy: When Recognition Becomes a Security Tool
Securing a foothold in Somaliland offers military advantages near the Red Sea, though older experiences explain how tactical gains fade over time.
BUSINESS
Iraqi Kurdistan: Lost Stability and Baghdad’s Strengthened Position
Iraqi Kurdistan’s autonomy erodes as internal party splits, corruption, and Baghdad’s tightening control threaten its fragile stability.
EXCLUSIVE
September Under Siege: Houthis Shut Down Republican Patriotism
Each September, Houthis launch mass arrests in Sana’a, detaining hundreds for honoring Yemen’s 1962 revolution and silencing calls for freedom.
EUROPE
Words Have Meaning: EU Language Politics Blocks Defence Budget
Spain’s NATO defense budget is stalled as EU partners reject Catalan language recognition, linking security to linguistic politics.
Popular
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise MĂ©lenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
Sánchez Rents His Fate to Housing Anger
Sánchez is betting housing anger can save his government, but voters may blame him for the crisis.
Renault Goes Leaner: Drones and Electric Cars
Renault's falling petrol sales are paying for electric access, but real ownership is still missing for French households.
