EU citizens of France, Germany, Italy and Spain now have visa-free access to as many countries as Japan and Singapore, leaders in travel freedom for the last five years.
All six countries can boast the world’s most powerful travel documents, granting their holders access to 194 countries without a previously obtained visa, more than any others. Denmark, Sweden and South Korea rank second with access to 193 countries, while Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands have 192 destinations.
Russia’s latest offensive has expanded the battlefield along the border, sending thousands of civilians fleeing to Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated civilian economist Andrei Belousov as his new defense minister, replacing long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu.
A global technology war is heating up as superpowers funnel billions of dollars into developing the next generation of semiconductors – intensifying a showdown with China for chip supremacy.
After weeks of deadlock, Israel has softened its stance on the conditions for a hostage deal with Hamas, raising hopes of a breakthrough in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza.
Disapproval of protests increases with age.
Public skepticism and economic hurdles are likely to derail lofty ambitions.
There’s no end in sight.
Accidents have increased in legal recreational marijuana states.
