European Politics
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Geert Wilders and his far-right party sweep Dutch elections, in continuing political shift in Europe
The victory of his Party for Freedom in the Netherlands is likely to have considerable consequences for the European Union.
Catherine de Vries, The Conversation
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European Parliament declares Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, cites war in Ukraine
The European lawmakers have urged the 27-nation bloc to put in place a legal framework and impose significant restrictive measures against Moscow.
Scroll Staff
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Belarus’s dictator will go to any lengths (even hijacking a plane) to stamp out dissent
Alexander Lukashenko’s regime diverted a Ryanair flight from its route to arrest 26-year-old journalist Roman Protasevich.
Jennifer Mathers, The Conversation
Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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How a Colombian city’s ‘green corridors’ turned the clock back on global warming
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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What explains support for authoritarian populists in Hungary and Poland?
In both nations, the outcome of the populist surge is stronger and more clearly authoritarian.
Tomasz Mickiewicz, The Conversation
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The turbulent years after Soviet collapse paved the way for Vladimir Putin’s Russia
Recent constitutional changes could allow Putin to continue as president till 2036.
Adrian Campbell, The Conversation
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Britain is all set to formally leave the European Union – but Brexit isn’t over just yet
Brexit supporters want to leave the EU as quickly as possible. That’s the only thing they agree on.
Luke Reader, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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EU Commission’s controversial new president Ursula Von der Leyen may prove to be the best choice
The German politician won the vote by promising something to everyone. Those who supported her will miss no opportunity to hold her feet to the fire.
Alexandra Hennessy, The Conversation
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European Union elections deliver fractured mandate but far-right parties make big gains
In Britain, Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party topped with 28 seats, while the Conservative and Labour parties won just three and 10 seats.
Scroll Staff
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Top European Union official says ‘little Mussolinis’ might be emerging, Italy lashes out
Italy said Pierre Muscovici should not dare to call its ruling parties ‘little Mussolinis’.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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EU backs UK’s claim that Russia was behind nerve agent attack on ex-spy, recalls envoy to Moscow
Ambassador Markus Ederer ‘is being recalled for consultations to Brussels’ and not to ‘sanction’ Russia.
Scroll & Scroll Staff
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‘Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed’: Why both UK and EU are playing for time on Brexit
Little about the negotiations makes sense.
Jolyon Howorth
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‘Fire and fury’: How Emmanuel Macron is trying to make France the pivot of the European Union
Will he succeed, though?
François Godement
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra shows a spark in season opener