A proposed bill wants schools in the Netherlands to hold more classes in Dutch
A proposed bill in the Dutch parliament would force universities to conduct more classes in Dutch, rather than English.
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Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia
Russian independent news media is still functioning from Riga, Latvia. The exile presents challenges to newsgathering and press freedom.
What to know about Argentina's eccentric, conservative new president-elect
An ultra-conservative economist, known for his temper and eccentricities, will take over Argentina's presidency in December amidst one of the worst economic downturns in decades.
A Gaza mother reunites with her infant twins
After weeks apart, a mother in Gaza is reunited with her infant twins and they are evacuated for care in Egypt.
The Gaza war's youngest evacuees reach safety in Egypt — many without their parents
On Monday, 28 newborns were evacuated from Gaza to Egypt, after being transported from Al-Shifa Hospital. Four mothers accompanied the babies. It's not known how many of the other parents are alive.
The day Gaza got an airport and a presidential visit, fueling dreams of statehood
It seems hard to fathom today, but 25 years ago, a relatively calm Gaza appeared to be progressing toward a Palestinian state — and President Bill Clinton inaugurated the Gaza International Airport.
Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial
After maintaining innocence for nearly five years, the pop star acknowledged failing to pay about $15.8 million in taxes. She will receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of $7.6 million.
A deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say
Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from Al-Shifa hospital are evacuated to Egypt.
Global talks to cut plastic waste stall as industry and environmental groups clash
The United Nations wants to finish a plastics treaty by the end of 2024. Almost every piece of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and the industry wants a big say in how it's cleaned up.
A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought
A new study finds that 5.5 million adults worldwide died in 2019 from cardiovascular disease attributable to lead exposure, more than six times higher than a previous estimate.