Politics
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Americas
Our regular dispatch from Washington looks at adoption in the US, plus Canada gets ready to party.
Europe
Sweden cracks down on "sickies", Hungary's and Slovakia's war of words, and Paris trials electric-car sharing.
Peace station
The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration, housed in the Peace Palace, resolves international disputes and brings about world peace. It may sound idealistic, but its services are increasingly in demand.
Walking the line
On our TV screens, conflict and bloodshed define Israel. But while these images are key to understanding the country, there are many other pictures we never see. In a personal essay, journalist Zed Nelson…
Observation
Why think small with new projects? How about a manifesto for shaking up a nation, overhauling transport and rethinking hospitality? Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé pulls up a seat at the drawing board.
Walking the line
Conflict and bloodshed often define Israel on our screens. But there are many other pictures we never see. In a personal essay, journalist Zed Nelson travels the country to give us his view.
Capital punishment
The world’s most powerful cities are often its least interesting. From Brussels to Washington DC, we explore why capital cities can be so dull and what, if anything, can be done about it.
Europe
Why French bees love city life, Finland's broadband-for-all and we catch a glimpse of the motorcade of Bulgaria's prime minister, Boyko Borisov.
Recognise us yet?
Only a third of countries have acknowledged Kosovo, and the young state has no UN seat. Forbidden from international football matches, in its capital, Pristina, they have a plan for recognition.
Hope, still
Barack Obama may not have brought about as much change as promised, but he himself has changed. He has learnt he will have to fight dirty to get things done.
