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Who is Rob Jetten, the Netherlands’ new prime minister?
The Netherlands has a new government. Now the country’s youngest ever premier wants to avoid another chapter of Dutch coalition drama to help lead Europe.
Novo Nordisk’s slimming down is symptomatic of Danish business naivety
We’re not ones for kicking folks when they’re down but things seem to be going from bad to worse for Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. The drugmaker was once Europe’s most valuable company thanks…
Fresh off a successful stint as Winter Olympics host, Milan has finally found its mojo
Encouraged by impressive events such as Expo 2015 and the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, brand Milan is back in business.
‘Anyone can be killed at any moment’: How Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina remains firm in the face of persecution
The Russian political activist’s second book outlines her experience in a penal colony, the art of protest under authoritarian rule and amplifying the voices of Russia’s unheard political prisoners.
What is national pride? A new survey suggests that it’s more personal than political
The Pew Research Center survey of 25 countries reveals what truly sparks national pride. The answers often focus on cultural output and lifestyle.
The Board of Peace: Inside Trump’s global power play and Gaza plans
President Trump’s much-ballyhooed Board of Peace offers little indication of being what it purports to be, resembling a clubhouse for the authoritarians he finds most appeasing.
An inside look at Carlo Ratti’s minimalist Olympic torches for Milano Cortina
The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.
Who is Stephen Miller? President Trump’s anti-immigration advisor
The far-right hand of Donald Trump is the driving force of the president’s most controversial policies.
Opinion
The political honeytrap has a long history – but it might not spice up the Hungarian elections
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is a good advert for modern Britain
The Tower of London is calling Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. While the former prince’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office disgraces the British royal family, it paints the United Kingdom in a fair light.
