Violence

Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture

On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy.

New Troubles: Northern Ireland Vigilante Crisis

From solidarity to savagery in 72 hours: How Northern Ireland's protective instincts twisted into vigilante violence targeting entire families.

France’s Debt to Haiti: A Day Late, A Dollar Short

Haiti paid for its freedom with two centuries of debt poverty; now France offers words instead of reparations as gangs seize Port-au-Prince.

Meloni Vows to Fight Against Femicide

Italy's new femicide law sparks debate on gender violence, with critics urging deeper cultural and systemic change beyond punishment.

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Airports as Warning Signs, Theory into Practise

Over 2,000 flights were cancelled in a single day and Flightradar24 crashed from traffic following the strikes on Iran.

Calabria, Cuban Doctors and the Limits of U.S. Pressure

US envoy Mike Hammer flew to Calabria on 23 February to pressure Italy into dropping its Cuban doctors programme and left without the commitment he came for.

Davos Boss Exit Signals Revamp for a Tired WEF

The fall of the Davos president over Jeffrey Epstein has arrived precisely as a military standoff in the Gulf threatens to sever the world economy at the neck.

Berlinale and De Niro: Art Under Pressure from Both Sides

Germany moved to fire the Berlinale director and Trump threatened to deport De Niro in the same week, pressing on cultural speech from two opposite directions.

Israel: A One Way Ticket Out of the Holy Land

While the government focuses on immediate battles, a quieter and more permanent defeat is taking place at the boarding gates of Israel's main airport hub.