The fateful voyage of the Viking ship Naddoddur
Six explorers set sail from the Faeroe Islands to Norway in a replica of an ancient Viking boat. They braved wind, cold and ...
The 12 days that brought down Assad
Assad fell in an unexpected campaign of less than two weeks. A visual analysis shows how rebels from Idlib province managed ...
Asian countries' investment in lab-grown meat could revolutionize the market
In the West, lab-grown meat struggles to shake its niche status. Meanwhile, Asian countries are investing in the technology ...
Six reasons why Spain is becoming vital to Europe
Spain offers more than just vacations and folklore. Economic growth is outpacing that of other major EU members and the ...
Despite isolationist instincts, Trump could now help transform the Middle East – and strengthen the free world
Syria has a real but narrow chance to establish a democracy. The moment is ripe to force Russia and Iran into a compromise.
In his first year, President Milei has turned Argentina upside down – because that's what most people want
After a year in office, maverick Argentine President Javier Milei has proved surprisingly successful. He has stabilized the country, and many people have hope that conditions will improve. But others ...
Assad's Russia connection: Why the toppled dictator fled to Moscow
Syria and Russia have long maintained a close relationship. Apart from protecting the assets of the Assad clan, Moscow is now ...
Assad’s fall in Syria exposes Tehran's miscalculation
One of Israel's goals in its campaign in the Gaza Strip has been to also weaken Iran. The fall of the Syrian dictator ...
France's political crisis is being fueled by the gap between expectations and reality
The government crisis in France is more than the result of a political blunder. Behind it are economic trends that should ...
Vegan shrimps and pea burgers: Do meat substitutes still have a future?
Meat alternatives were supposed to change the world, but their reputation has taken a hit. As the boom in vegan alternatives ...
In cartel country, a murderous power struggle is terrorizing the «Dubai of Mexico»
A state of emergency has been in force in the Mexican state of Sinaloa for two months. At least 400 people have been murdered ...
In Ghana, illegal gold mining is bringing jobs and environmental grief
Illegal gold mining in Africa is out of control. It is poisoning rivers and destroying forests – and nowhere more so than in Ghana. In the village of Nyenase, the practice is also uprooting older ways ...