The world’s most, and least, democratic countries in 2022

The EIU’s global democracy index shows several authoritarian rulers tightened their grip

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The Massive Ordnance Penetrator may struggle to wipe out the deepest nuclear facilities

Vienna has lost its crown. Instability threatens living standards everywhere

Their operations have sparked protests beyond Los Angeles. What next?

A study in France shows a striking gender gap within the first months of school

A ranking of 25 countries shows that the West is in a precarious spot

Various countries have tried to occupy the sparsely populated island. What makes it so special?