China’s paranoid purge
In a sign of instability in Beijing’s top ranks, foreign policy and defense officials are vanishing as Xi roots outs perceived enemies.
Ireland to vote on valuing women outside ‘the home’
Twin referendums will modernize Ireland’s conservative Catholic constitution to remove sexist language on women as housewives, and to recognize unmarried couples as families.
Brazil’s anger over EU carbon tax infiltrates COP28
A green trade row is spilling into the COP talks in Dubai, and Brazil has China’s support.
European Union warns of ‘huge risk’ of terrorist attacks before Christmas
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has knock-on effects for Europe, Ylva Johansson says.
Why Prince Harry is fighting the UK government in court
He’s royally unhappy — and it’s all about security.
What is the ‘Global Stocktake’? We explain the ‘heart’ of COP28.
Confused about the term COP delegates keep throwing around? We’ve got you covered. Hint: It’s critical to the future of humanity.