Decoder Replay: Why be judged?
Who doesn’t want to be Best in Show? But all those who compete in talent and skill contests prove themselves to be a breed apart.
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The welcome mat isn’t always out for international students
In the professional world, international experience is more needed now than ever before. But global politics is making it difficult to study abroad.
From one American to another
Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, has become a quiet foil to his most prominent compatriot, U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pakistan seeks to prove it can be a peacemaker
Long viewed through the lens of instability and internal crisis, the Islamic nation has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran.
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Decoder Replay: Why be judged?
Who doesn’t want to be Best in Show? But all those who compete in talent and skill contests prove themselves to be a breed apart.
Decoder Replay: Can Britain’s bridge to Europe be rebuilt?
Back in 2016, a slim majority of British citizens voted to exit the European Union. A decade later, “Brexit” has made a far bigger majority of people unhappy.
Decoder Replay: What does citizenship mean?
Depending on how nine justices decide a landmark court case, children born in the United States next year might, or might not, be U.S. citizens.
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Decoder Replay: Why be judged?
Who doesn’t want to be Best in Show? But all those who compete in talent and skill contests prove themselves to be a breed apart.
The stories that most resonated with our readers
Where could you find popes, snakes and soccer players all in one place? On the pages of News Decoder this past year. Explore our most-read stories of 2025.
Some stories that bring good cheer
As we approach the coming year, let’s look back on the past year and see that it wasn’t all gloom and doom.