While Russia and Ukraine war over their shared border, other countries show that borders can come down or be changed without armed conflict. Workers remove the fence separating the British territory of Gibraltar from Spain on the first day of passport-free travel...
Technology and environmental changes happen so fast, we can’t picture the world five years from now, let alone 50. So how to best prepare for the unknown? A person lays out a map as she packs for travel. (Illustration by News Decoder.) Editor’s note: 15...
When a nation provides international aid for medical supplies and doctors it can gain allies around the world. Refusing aid builds resentment. In Ethiopia, politician Shumete Gizaw hands over a box of medical supplies to Minister of Health Lia Tadesse, part of a...
How we think about the world depends on history we have accepted as true. But that version of the past relies on stories based on partial truths. Two photos: On the left, by Yuganov Konstantin, a family celebrates Independence Day in the United States. On the right,...
With the resignation of Britain’s prime minister we look back to the last change of government to understand what the British public wants from its leaders. Former Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom since 2016 during their resignation speeches outside 10...
An 8,000-km initiative to regreen Africa excited donors. But its success depends on the sweat and patience of farmers willing to work with nature. People plant trees in the Zamblara forest in Mali as part of the Great Green Wall Initiative, 2 October 2024. (AP...
Governments around the world are adopting laws limiting the use of social media. Let’s sort out some of the concerns. An age filter on a social media site. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 15 June 2026, the British government said it would...
When a world leader orders an attack on another nation is that just crazy? Maybe we should take a closer look at the thinking behind consequential decisions. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in...
The United States was born on 4 July 1776. Now half-way into its third century, some are beginning to wonder how well it has aged. The image of Uncle Sam tells you to celebrate his birthday or else. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively...
Two of the world’s most powerful nations share a border. But do they share the same objectives? What happens if they don’t? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China 20 May 2026....