“How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” Is an Ode to Middle-Aged Friendship
In Lisa McGee’s show “Derry Girls,” about a group of teen-agers growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, the threat of violence—in the form of car bombings and street riots—was portrayed as so commonplace that it became, effectively, a nuisance. It wasn’t just terrifying; it was annoying, getting in the way of salon appointments […]
How to fix France’s deepening political crisis? | Politics News
President Macron under pressure as parliamentary paralysis persists. France is facing political turmoil after President Emmanuel Macron’s fifth prime minister in less than two years quit after just 27 days. There are growing calls for new elections and Macron is facing increasing pressure to resign. So, what’s next for France? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Thierry […]
How to achieve a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine’s Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years. It took three years to get officials from Ukraine and Russia in the same room. But President Vladimir Putin, who proposed the meeting, did not go to Istanbul and the talks ended in less than 90 minutes. The result: […]
How to end the conflict in eastern DRC? | Conflict
M23 rebel fighters have taken control of two towns in North Kivu province. The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been in conflict for more than 30 years. The lives of millions of people have been affected because of the dozens of armed groups active in the area. The most […]