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Lebanon Deserves Headlines for Its Wonders, Not Wars

Ancient temples in Lebanon, from Baalbek to Byblos, stand as timeless symbols of beauty, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Yazd, Iran: Where Wind, Clay, and Faith Endure 

Tehran opens a metro station named for the Virgin Mary in Yazd. Another city in Iran takes quieter, deeper steps toward preservation.

A New Wave of Bioethics: The Frontiers of Genetic Engineering

In 2025, genetic editing in bioethics blurs the line between therapy and enhancement, sparking ethical debates on humanity’s future.

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Pope Leo’s Argentina Visit Puts Milei on the Spot

Pope Leo's visit puts two views of Argentina's future side by side, with the poorest caught between them.

Poland Firearm Licences Rise With Frontline War Anxiety

As frontline anxiety multiplied Polish firearm licences. Kraków’s massacre demands psychological vetting as rigorous as Poland’s military preparations.

Consensus Politics Cannot Rein Belgium Runaway Deficit

King Philippe kept De Wever in office amid Belgium’s record eurozone deficit. Will coalition politics work this time?

Paraguay Bank Collapse Brings Down Its President

A digital bank's collapse cost Paraguay its president, and millions of customers want answers about their savings.

Russell Brand Convictions Close the Book on a Famous Career

Brand's convictions end a public reckoning, though his online audience may judge him differently from a jury.