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EU's 'Made in Europe' Plan Unnerves Global Auto Suppliers

EU's 'Made in Europe' Plan Unnerves Global Auto Suppliers

In shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake.
Russia in Africa: What Does The Kremlin Hope to Achieve?

Russia in Africa: What Does The Kremlin Hope to Achieve?

Following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia has declared that it intends to make a "historic return" to Africa. What have we seen of this so far?
Rising Emissions and Temperatures: The Cost of Trump's Climate Retreat

Rising Emissions and Temperatures: The Cost of Trump's Climate Retreat

The world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report. But there is a small silver lining.
Iran: When 'Honor' Becomes a Death Sentence for Women

Iran: When 'Honor' Becomes a Death Sentence for Women

The brutal murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women, and the lack of protection for those at risk.