New Congo cabinet consolidates president’s position

The president has integrated several prominent political figures into a pre-election cabinet

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Global spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny

The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the cocaine trade, which is a hotbed of development and innovation

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The murder of a prominent anti-corruption investigator represents a serious escalation of political violence

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Clashes at Jerusalem’s holy sites raised regional conflict fears, but the greater dangers are closer to home

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Increasing numbers of US adults suffer from loneliness, with a negative effect on the health of those who experience it

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Political tensions are building as attention increasingly turns to the 2024 general elections

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The fallout from the loss of the hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup is proving to be widespread

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Polish and Hungarian educators are pushing back against conservative reforms and calling for better working conditions

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The centre-right National Coalition Party will lead the next government following its election victory

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