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June 14, 2024
Into the void
Far-right gains in last weekend's EU polls sent shockwaves across the continent - and prompted Emmanuel Macron to call a high-risk snap election in France. Is Europe on the brink of a political earthquake?

4 mins
Centre parked Mainstream alliance holds in the face of far-right surge
So in the end, with a couple of alarming wobbles, the centre held in Europe.

3 mins
Pole position Von der Leyen must look left or right to seal second presidency
Ursula von der Leyen this week began trying to craft a majority for a second term as European Commission president, after major gains for the far right that are likely to mean a less stable European parliament.

3 mins
The bloody cost of the cocaine boom
Europe's appetite for the drug is surging like never before. But the North African children forced to service the trade face a brutal reality of beatings, rape and torture

5 mins
The Drugs Trade How Big Is The Problem-And Who Is Paying The Price?
Over the past 10 years, Europe has developed a serious cocaine problem. The drug, originating in the jungles of South America, is being transported, sold and consumed across the European continent in record amounts.

2 mins
Fighting a losing battle Death and destruction mark cocaine's path to Europe
GUAYAQUIL sign on the doorway said \"For rent\" and the house's lights were out.

3 mins
Power down Voters slam the brakes on Modi's bulldozer
It was widely described as the week India's beleaguered democracy was pulled back from the brink.

2 mins
Joy at hostage rescue-but silence over Gaza lives lost
Eight months after the horrors of 7 October, last Saturday was a rare, joyful day in Israel after four hostages were rescued safely from Gaza.

2 mins
'Besieged' Army raid that killed hundreds
Nuseirat market was crowded with civilians when Israeli forces launched an assault to free four hostages held nearby

3 mins
Could this be the end of the Tories?
Even before last week, the party's prospects were grim. Nowsome believe it faces a wipeout that would reshape the UK political landscape

4 mins
Calamitous floods made more likely by global heating
The unusually prolonged and extensive flooding that has devastated southern Brazil was made at least twice as likely by human burning of fossil fuels and trees, a study has shown.

2 mins
Friends reunited Football and a troubled continent
Europe is suffering a crisis of identity but for four weeks the Euro 2024 tournament offers a kernel of something pure

5 mins
Catania turns the tables on invasive blue crabs
In a suburb of Catania on Sicily's east coast, smoke billows from street stands selling grilled horse meat, and youngsters gather around kiosks selling the region's unique handmade drink, seltz limone esale (seltzer with lemon and sea salt).

2 mins
Tijuana border feels weight of Biden's order on closure
Every year, waves of people from around the world make their way to southern California to start a new life and find safe harbour.

3 mins
How steroids got huge
Once upon atime, it was only hardcore bodybuilders who pumped themselves up with testosterone. Today it is no longer niche. But how dangerous is it?

10+ mins
Keeping the peace
Military service for 18-year-olds is a key Tory election pledge in the UK.But in countries with conscription, opting out comes at a cost. Michael Segalov asks seven conscientious objectors why they refused to serve in the armed forces

10+ mins
Elections are a travesty of democracy-give the people a real voice George Monbiot
Everything hangs on them but little changes. For weeks or months, elections dominate national life.

3 mins
Paddington is back-and he's gone immersive
The bear from darkest Peru has donned his wellies and duffle coat for a live experience’ that is halftheatre, half-party, with lashings of marmalade

2 mins
The Guardian Weekly Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Guardian News & Media
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
The Guardian Weekly is an international English-language news magazine based in London, UK. It is one of the world's oldest international news publications and has readers in more than 170 countries.
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