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Chernobyl, Ukraine, was the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster. After a serious reactor accident in a nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, a radioactive cloud contaminated the region and spread across Europe.

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Africa

A street vendor walks past campaign posters of Lagos state gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Babajide Sanwo-Olu (2023 file photo)

Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state?

Africa’s most populous nation is facing renewed questions about the health of its democracy.

Asia

Kim Jong Un grieves for his late father Kim Jong Il in the Kumsusan Memorial Palace (2011 file photo)

How North Korea exploits Christianity

Journalist Jonathan Cheng reveals how belief, ritual, and devotion protect the Kim dynasty in North Korea.

Germany

A set of house keys is given over from suited professional to a tenant.

Germany's housing crisis: Loopholes for landlords?

Renters in Germany have become easy targets for exploitation, as landlords bend and break the rules and regulations.

Europe

Merz sparks debate on Germany's pension system

German Chancellor Merz said the state pension was just "basic cover." How does it compare internationally?

Middle East

Palestinian electoral officials register voters before casting their ballots during municipal elections in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Jenin on April 25, 2026

No ink, bombing: Palestinians vote in tough circumstances

There is still Israeli bombing in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank as well as a lack of ballot boxes and ink.

North America

Britain's King Charles III walks with US President Donald Trump

UK-US ties tested: Britain courts Trump with King Charles

On a state visit to the US, the British monarch is being deployed to help steady increasingly strained US-UK relations.

Latin America

Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day at Freedom Plaza, April 22, 2023, in Washington.

Small states unveil treaty amid war‑driven energy crisis

A coalition of non‑major fossil fuel producers meeting in Colombia is pushing a proposal to curb fossil fuel expansion.

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More and more US military members don't want to go to war

Since the start of the war in Iran, there's been a surge in numbers of US soldiers filing as conscientious objectors.

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Tanzania's opposition criticizes 'whitewashing' of violence

A government-appointed commission reported that the 2025 post-election violence left at least 518 people dead.

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Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

The future for Indians working in the Gulf remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.

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Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative

Scientists hope a naturally occurring molecule could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects.

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Hungary's election victor Peter Magyar faces major hurdles

No rule of law, no free media, Orban loyalists everywhere — how quickly can Peter Magyar bring about change?

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Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind

In Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels.

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The Turkish meyhane: more than just food and drink

A meyhane in Istanbul — it serves traditional local dishes and drinks and has a great atmosphere.

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South Africa: A dream home in Cape Town

For this family home in Cape Town, boring was never part of the brief, with a wild mix of views, textures and prints.

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A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

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Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.

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Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon

A robot, aptly named Lightning, has raced past his human competition at a running event in China's capital.

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Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?

Is the German city of Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be? We check it out.

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