Ukraine marked one year since the start of Russia's invasion on Friday. Where is the conflict headed? What have we learned about Moscow's relationship towards its neighbors and the West? And what is Putin's ultimate motivation?
Israeli army has intensified its bombing campaign of the Gaza Strip and is expected to launch a ground offensive soon. How great is the risk that the war between Israel and Hamas could escalate into a regional conflict?
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko hesitates to join Russia in its war effort against Ukraine. But even so, „it should be clear that he is also a war criminal,“Belarusian journalist Hanna Liubakova argues in podcast 5:59.
What consequences will there be for current and future victims of domestic and sexual violence? Are other survivors going to be silenced by a threat of a possible libel suit?
An unsolicited kiss on a football field has sparked an outrage in Spain, putting a spotlight on abuse of women and gender bias and sexism in society. Could Spain be on the verge of a major social change?
Re-elected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is celebrating another victory, but the whole country remains divided by the election and in a bad economic situation. What can we expect from the president?
What will be the likely consequences of Darya Dugina's assassination near Moscow last weekend? We ask Charles Clover, Financial Times/Nikkei Asia's editor and acclaimed author of a book on the rise of Russia's nationalism.
The Ukrainian army continues its counteroffensive, according to Kyiv, with everything proceeding according to plan. How is president Zelensky and his cabinet facing the ongoing pressure?
Experts are concerned about rising levels of loneliness among young Americans. „We actually see the highest rates amongst the younger adults,“ says Harvard University professor and researcher Milena Batanova.
What will happen next in Gaza? What is the current situation there? And is there a chance for at least a temporary ceasefire? Listen to the full interview with Neri Zilber for the 5:59 podcast.
The war seems to have put a wedge in the relationship between Russian oligarchs and the Kremlin. Can further pressure break the system created by Vladimir Putin and used by both sides to thrive?
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"No one knows the formula for virality. It’s not possible. If someone knew it, they’d do it again and again. There’s an element of luck and creativity and some spark."
"No one knows the formula for virality. It’s not possible. If someone knew it, they’d do it again and again. There’s an element of luck and creativity and some spark."
"No one knows the formula for virality. It’s not possible. If someone knew it, they’d do it again and again. There’s an element of luck and creativity and some spark."
"No one knows the formula for virality. It’s not possible. If someone knew it, they’d do it again and again. There’s an element of luck and creativity and some spark."