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Beyond U.S. borders, our World News section covers the conflicts, movements, and political shifts shaping global affairs. We report on human rights, war, diplomacy, and the stories too often missed or distorted by mainstream coverage.

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Beyond the Ping Pong Table: New Certification in UK Endorses Truly Progressive Employers

Workplaces that put people and progress before profit? They do exist. With discerning job hunters increasingly focusing on employers that…

Western Liberal Democracies are Facing Their Greatest Threat Yet: The Rise of the Far Right 

Former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf warns that Western hypocrisy on Gaza, Islamophobia in Britain and the rise of…

Without USAID, Myanmar Is Struggling to Recover From Its Massive Earthquake

A massive earthquake in Myanmar has them struggling to recover without the USAID funds it would've had before the cuts…

Israel’s “Culture of Cruelty” Inspires the Far-Right Worldwide, Says Pankaj Mishra

Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza have killed at least 200 children in a matter of days. The cruelty — and…

Understanding Foreign Aid: How USAID Fosters Global Stability and Secures Our National Interests

Foreign aid is about 1% of the federal budget, but Americans think it's 26%. Here's what USAID actually did, who…

Latin America’s New Right Ushers in Pan-American Trumpism

The last right-wing American president before Trump galvanized a resurgent Latin American left. Where will the region go now?

With Violent Revolution, Hope Comes Requisite With Horror

For the granddaughter of Chinese revolutionaries, resistance exacted a heavy toll on family legacy.

The UK Bakery That Offers Pay-As-You-Can-Afford Bread

Tom Kirby on why they decided to launch a pay-as-you-can-afford bread scheme.

The UK Restaurant Staffed Solely By People Who’ve Experienced Homelessness

Under the eye of a Michelin-starred chef, Home Kitchen is serving up the finest quality food alongside the chance for…

“You don’t own Gaza, Donald Trump”: Palestinians vow to remain and rebuild

Palestinians from Gaza responded with outrage to Trump’s proposal to expel them from their homes.

‘We’ll Own It’: Trump Says US Will Take Over Gaza—After Ethnically Cleansing Palestinians

Standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said that "the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip," which would…

“People Will Die”: The Trump Administration Said it Lifted the Ban on Humanitarian Aid. They Lied.

Organizations that provide vital care for desperate and vulnerable people around the world have been forced to halt operations.