Bill Gates: the Optimist’s Dilemma
The philanthropist has been fighting global disease for 25 years. He believes the world is at a dangerous tipping point.
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The UK should stop sending arms to Israel
After Israeli forces killed seven aid workers in Gaza, there is renewed momentum to reach a ceasefire.
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Haiti’s descent into hell
Once a symbol of black liberation, Haiti has collapsed into anarchy. Now many see foreign intervention as their only hope.
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The West must do more to resettle refugees fleeing Ukraine
The US and its partners should use this moment to reassess their policies towards refugees and asylum seekers.
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“We’re going to see death on a large scale”: Afghanistan under the Taliban this winter, with John Simpson
Afghanistan faces a humanitarian disaster, and the West must take some of the blame.
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Afghanistan under the Taliban, with John Simpson
Afghanistan faces a humanitarian disaster, and the West must take some of the blame.
As sanctions bite, Afghanistan edges towards famine
Nearly nine million people are close to starvation, surpassing even Syria and Yemen, the UN food agency warns.
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