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The US-Russia Peace for Ukraine Leaves Europe in the Cold

A peace plan for Ukraine, drafted by Washington and Moscow without European input, now forces a grim choice upon the continent.

Pakistan to Belarus: Jobs, Borders, and Political Calculations

Minsk's offer to bring in 150,000 Pakistani workers addresses urgent needs for both countries, yet the costs rarely show up in the initial deal.

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The US-Russia Peace for Ukraine Leaves Europe in the Cold

A peace plan for Ukraine, drafted by Washington and Moscow without European input, now forces a grim choice upon the continent.

Spain’s Street Paradox: Clean Reputation, Dirty Reality

New data from Spanish cities shows rising complaints about dog waste in public spaces despite record sanitation spending, creating a gap between the country's self-image and daily reality.

The European Weapons Fuelling Sudan’s RSF

From Europe's factories to Sudan’s front lines, arms bypass a 30-year embargo, landing in the hands of the RSF without sufficient reporting.

Lifelines as Targets: Moscow’s Playbook for Strangling Ukraine

From Polish railways to Black Sea tankers, Russia is waging a covert war of sabotage across Europe, aiming to strangle the essential lifelines sustaining Ukraine.

Roman Roads Remapped: Europe Finds Old Connections in New Lines

New digital maps of Roman roads show how closely Europe, North Africa and the Middle East were once connected, challenging modern ideas of borders and distance.