Explore the shocking and unusual customs of dictators, from Gaddafi's female bodyguards to bizarre practices like tracking women's menstrual cycles and executing intellectuals. Read more...

This week's news covers surging fraud in Singapore, debates around hate speech bans, and a coordinated disinformation campaign against sex education. Read more...

A roundup of political news, including the end of the post-election honeymoon, a reinstated fine, a police search, and a discussion on education and institutional loyalty. Read more...

Real Madrid faces a challenging season with a rising injury toll impacting key players and a match halted due to abusive insults directed at a player. Read more...

The US faces internal turmoil with resignations from a Musk-led commission, while foreign policy shifts as it aligns with Russia at the UN and negotiates resource sharing with Ukraine. Read more...

A Republican budget blueprint, supporting Trump's agenda, passed the House amid Democratic opposition. A separate proposal to eliminate Social Security benefit taxes sparks debate about its impact. Read more...

A look at the Slovak political party Smer's evolving positions on the Russian war, historical monuments, and democratic values, as analyzed by various political commentators. Read more...

The Oscars are approaching, and the headlines are buzzing with controversy surrounding "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón, Hollywood's cautious stance on politics, and Conan O'Brien's take on hosting. Plus, a remembrance of the legendary Gene Hackman. Read more...

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces challenges at home and abroad, including navigating a rearming economy, aid cuts, and responding to Donald Trump's stance on the EU. Read more...

This week in Spain: A university professor faces harassment allegations, Congress approves a gender violence pact, journalists protest activist behavior, and surname rules for citizenship. Read more...

Keir Starmer hosts a major Ukraine summit while the saga of the shaman who sought to 'exorcise' Putin continues with his confinement. Read more...

A Russian teacher flees persecution for telling the truth about the war, while Ukrainian jammers neutralize Russian glide bombs. North Korea reinforces troops in the Kursk region. Read more...

Donald Trump proposes using Latino remittances for his border wall and meets with Zelenskyy after calling him a dictator. The Trump White House also plans to control media access. Read more...

Keir Starmer faces discontent over aid cuts, while US-UK trade talks offer potential relief. Putin proposes deals to sway Washington, aiming for global change. Read more...

A Tesla manager was reportedly fired after criticizing CEO Elon Musk's controversial social media post referencing Nazi leaders. The article also covers stock market activity for Box, Atos, Melexis and Nexus Infrastructure. Read more...

A look at the ongoing turmoil in Syria, including accounts of suffering in Assad's prisons, Israeli military actions, and the struggles of Kurds and former Ba'ath party members. Read more...

A look at Friedrich Merz's challenges in navigating Germany's complex political environment amid rising global tensions and internal conflicts, including a review of recent TV debates and coalition dynamics. Read more...

Recent news from Italy includes proposed health budget cuts impacting the gravely ill, the start of Ramadan, and a far-right commemoration met with antifascist dissent. Read more...

Republican lawmakers, including senators, are openly criticizing Trump's handling of the Ukraine war after the U.S. opposed a UN resolution condemning Russia. Democrats have echoed the criticism. Read more...

The Argentine government's attempts to censor cultural works, including novels by women, are ironically boosting their popularity, demonstrating the classic Streisand effect. Read more...