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Disaster averted—for now

Europe’s far right is no longer a fringe

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Lift sanctions to give Syria a chance of rebuilding

Our poll shows Syrians trust their new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. So should the West

Marine Le Pen attends a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris, France on April 1st 2025

Why Marine Le Pen should be allowed to run for president

Punish the offender without also punishing French democracy


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First, jab more babies

As aid shrinks, donors and recipients should focus more on health


Israel’s expansionism is a danger to others—and itself

It risks turning hubris into disaster

Is Elon Musk remaking government or breaking it?

So far, there is more destruction than creation