Q&A: Israel"s democracy protests—what happens next?
The massive pro-democracy protests that shook Israel since January 2023, when its right-wing government introduced so-called "judicial reforms," have quieted down for a while. The country's legislature is on a break. But the government headed by Benj.....»»
Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon"s Christian heartland
Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon"s Christian heartland.....»»
Macron riles Netanyahu with jab on Israel"s creation
Macron riles Netanyahu with jab on Israel"s creation.....»»
This year"s Nobel prize in economics awarded to team that examined what makes some countries rich and others poor
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three US-based economists who examined the advantages of democracy and the rule of law, and why they are strong in some countries and not others......»»
Colleges could benefit from taking a data-driven look at hostility toward Jews on campus
In the year that has passed since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, college campuses have been embroiled in debates about the resulting conflict. A major focus of these debates has been the surge in reports of antisemitic harassment of Jewish stu.....»»
Authoritarian populism has weakened democracy in Brazil, says study
The rise of authoritarian populism in Brazil has weakened structures that stabilize democracy—mirroring trends in wider global society and potentially making it harder for the country to strengthen its democracy in future, a new study reveals. The.....»»
Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.....»»
Why trying to protect freedom may work better than campaigning to protect democracy
When Joe Biden was the Democrats' candidate for president in 2020 and again in 2024, he staked his candidacy on being the person who would save democracy from the threat Donald Trump posed......»»
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
Moderators now need Reddit's permission to turn subreddits private, NSFW. Enlarge (credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) Following site-wide user protests last year that featured moderators turning thous.....»»
A social media platform that is actually good for democracy?
Technology is often seen as a threat to democracy, with the surge in AI capabilities the latest big concern......»»
What America"s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy
Supporters of both major U.S. political parties tend to claim their presidential candidate is the "real" Christian or the "better" Christian or just the "true" Christian......»»
Medicinal tree successfully grown from 1,000-year-old seed found in cave
An international team of botanists, agriculturists and historians has successfully grown a mature tree from an ancient seed found in a cave in Israel. In their paper, published in the journal Communications Biology, the group describes where the seed.....»»
Hezbollah hits back with rockets as it declares an "open-ended battle" with Israel
Hezbollah hits back with rockets as it declares an "open-ended battle" with Israel.....»»
Car camera shows Hezbollah rocket hit in northern Israel
Car camera shows Hezbollah rocket hit in northern Israel.....»»
Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera"s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank
Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera"s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank.....»»
Hezbollah hits back with more than 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of Israel
Hezbollah hits back with more than 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of Israel.....»»
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint.....»»
Iran tells Hezbollah chief Israel will face "crushing response" after comms attack
Iran tells Hezbollah chief Israel will face "crushing response" after comms attack.....»»
Israel bombs Lebanon after radio blasts, says it thwarts assassination plot
Israel bombs Lebanon after radio blasts, says it thwarts assassination plot.....»»
Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel without Palestinian state, says Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel without Palestinian state, says Crown Prince.....»»
How Israel may have turned pagers into a weapon to attack Hezbollah
How Israel may have turned pagers into a weapon to attack Hezbollah.....»»