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Euroviews. Harry and Meghan’s “Megxit” from the royal family shows why elites stick to their own ǀ View

It is easy to forget, in our age of swipe-based romance and individualistic lives, that a marriage is not just a partnership between two people; it is often a collaboration between two extended families. This is perhaps why Meghan has decided to take a step back.

Turkey

Euroviews. Nearly 30 years after my father’s murder, investigative journalists are still under threat ǀ View

Following my father's murder, assassinations would take place throughout 1993.It would be referred to as the year of the "unnamed coup" in some circles. However, we would never have a chance to find out who staged that alleged coup or who committed that crime.

World News

Euroviews. The privatisation of global governance: forget New York, keep Davos? ǀ View

Notwithstanding the differences, one would be excused to compare the WEF’s Annual Meeting in late January in Davos with the annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly in late September in New York. Both are preceded by overview reports presented by their respective CEOs.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The success of Brexit Britain will depend on how well it can stick to its principles ǀ View

As the UK exits EU, it should promote rights abroad and defend them at home.

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USA

Euroviews. Trump is a threat to peace. It is time for the UN to act on uniting Korea instead ǀ View

It’s an historic mistake - potentially catastrophic - to leave the fate of the Koreas, as well as of Iran and the Middle East - indeed international peace itself - in the hands of an individual who has demonstrated seriously erratic political and psychological behaviour.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View

If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage.

Ireland

Euroviews. Brexit is a rupture in Anglo-EU relations. But it obscures a much bigger tragedy for Ireland ǀ View

Forget the Irish border or tall tales of the imminent break-up of the United Kingdom. The real tragedy of Britain leaving the EU is the break in economic continuity which has been carefully crafted (within the European framework since 1973) between all parts of the previously restive British Isles.

USA

Euroviews. Securing John Bolton's impeachment testimony is only half the battle for Democrats ǀ View

The Senate majority leader is likely to insist on Clinton-era rules limiting Democrats to a one-day deposition. Here's why no one should let that happen.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. An independent Scotland isn’t ready for EU membership. It needs a constitution first ǀ View

I am still unconvinced that the SNP really wants to lead a new independent Scotland into the EU. The SNP only brings up EU membership as a persuasive argument to achieve independence more easily.

USA

Euroviews. Bolton's bombshell throws a wrench in Trump's impeachment defense strategy ǀ View

Trump still appears to have the votes for an acquittal in the Senate. But sometimes a prevent defense ends up being an ill-fated strategy.

USA

Euroviews. Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to many — but not all. We can't ignore why ǀ View

Ignoring Bryant's sexual assault allegation doesn't just do a disservice to victims — it arguably eradicates the pivotal event of the star's life and career.

World News

Euroviews. The EU’s Green Deal plans to restore nature must include our largest ecosystem - the ocean ǀ View

While we appreciate that all-night EU AGRIFISH negotiations may necessitate tough political decisions, agreeing to continue overfishing is in the long-term interest of no-one - least of all the fishing industry - and should be lamented, not celebrated.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Customers with blocked accounts are the ones being stung in the fight over money laundering ǀ View

UK banks are increasingly freezing their customers’ accounts indefinitely, citing strict anti-money laundering laws. Is it really a price worth paying?

Vatican

Euroviews. Pope Francis put a woman in a top Vatican role. It shows how little power Catholic women hold ǀ View

Failing to empower women narrows the Church’s vision and makes it less equipped to be a force for good in the world.

Switzerland

Euroviews. Fossil fuel companies are burning the house down. They shouldn’t get a say on putting it out ǀ View

Why are carbon emissions still rising? Why are climate negotiations failing to act? Blame the fossil fuel companies joining in discussions at Davos.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Internet regulation is necessary but an overzealous Online Harms bill could harm our rights ǀ View

Attempts to rein in the internet will take a step closer in the UK. The proposed new law, however, shows little sign of addressing fundamental issues.

Lebanon

Euroviews. Lebanon is burning. World leaders at Davos have little interest in putting it out ǀ View

Lebanese politicians have broken their promises in the past and have few credible ideas on how to end the country's dire economic crisis.

Canada

Euroviews. Harry, Meghan and the Queen all lost out under their new agreement. Who won? The media ǀ View

However much the Sussexes were looking to defeat the media, their new arrangement only feeds the story — and the press that draws sustenance from it.

Switzerland

Euroviews. The Olympic Committee's new ban on politics denies reality - and its own poor history ǀ View

A new International Olympic Committee policy barring political expression at the Tokyo 2020 games benefits those in power.

USA

Euroviews. The New York Times presidential endorsement shows why newspapers must end the practice ǀ View

In an era in which most readers don't trust the news media, endorsements are more likely to hurt an organisation's journalism than help their readers.