The war may be over in Syria, but pain of all kinds persists. With a shortage of doctors and therapists, people to turn to pills. A man pours pills into his hand. (Photo by rattanakun) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global news service. It is...
Keeping food safe requires robust regulation. But when we starve the agencies that enforce safety laws, the results can be sickening. A bowl of salad. (Photo by Vladimir Srajber/ Pexels) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global news service. It...
When you go to a country that speaks the same language, understanding people and being understood may not be as easy as you think. A passport with the seal of Arsenal Football Club. Illustration by News Decoder This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s...
In Paris, people protest en masse for the right to live well. That means good schools, affordable housing and job opportunities. Who would argue with that? A sign reads “Liberty, equality, but only for the privileged” at a protest in Paris, 24 October...
Depending on what part of China’s economy you look at, it seems either wealthy or weak. Should the rest of the world be worried? A finger points to China on a globe. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global...
Students are taking to the streets. A few years ago it was pensioners and farmers. Ever since the revolution, French people have demanded their rights. Students stand in front of a blockaded high school as they protest against under-resourced schools, in Paris, 9...
Australia is drawing up a roadmap for regulating social media. Is it one other countries should follow? A phone screen asks a user to opt in for a social media algorithm. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global...
Devices keep us connected. But can we connect to the communities whose lives are upended in making those devices? A group of artists and activists show us how. Participants in a social experiment session in Lubumbashi, DRC that was put together by Collectif Cobalt, a...
As Canada’s relationship with the United States sours, Europe looks to sweeten its ties to the Land of the Maple Leaf. Here is a taste of what that means. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds up a bottle of maple syrup as a gift to President of the European...
The death of musician Zubeen Garg brought an entire Indian state to a standstill. When people turn stardom into selflessness they can touch millions. A mural portrait of Zubeen Garg. (Photo by Deeya Borpatra Gohain) This article was produced exclusively for News...