Have footballers become too expensive?
Lionel Messi leaves FC Barcelona because the club cannot afford his multimillion-dollar salary.
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Will a presidential election bring change to Zambia?
Incumbent Edgar Lungu faces major challenge from Hakainde Hichilema amid widespread tension.
Is a COVID-19 health pass a good idea?
People in France and Italy have protested against so-called COVID-19 health passes.
How will Thailand respond to calls for reform?
A worsening COVID crisis has renewed anti-government protests in the Thai capital, Bangkok.
Why vaccine inequality is leading to lopsided economic recovery
IMF to distribute more than $200bn to help emerging and developing countries through the pandemic.
Will standoff in Venezuela finally come to an end?
Venezuela's government and its opposition are expected to hold talks in Mexico in August to resolve their differences.
Bonus Edition: Brain hacking, Olympics, Madagascar, Lebanon
Best of the week and behind the scenes.
How much of politics is involved in the Olympics?
The Olympics have always been a chance for nations to showcase themselves on the grandest of stages.
Could a full-scale war return to Afghanistan?
Have peace talks held in Qatar between the Afghan government and the Taliban become pointless?
Is political repression worsening in Belarus?
Belarusian Olympic athlete asks Poland for protection, while activist is found hanged in Ukraine.
Can Lebanon deliver justice for the port explosion?
Bereaved and survivors maintain call for deep investigation a year after disaster rocked Beirut.
Why is Central African Republic struggling to find peace?
Attacks by armed groups have increased in the Central African Republic as the state of emergency is due to expire.
What’s causing wildfires?
Countries around the world are dealing with devastating wildfires made worse by climate change.
It’s not just the pandemic: Why Sri Lanka’s economy is in crisis
Colombo avoids a debt default, but it's fast running out of money to pay for imports. Will the IMF provide a bailout?
Fernando Henrique Cardoso: Politics in Brazil is a risky business
The former Brazilian president discusses the possible roads ahead for Latin America’s largest country.
Pegasus: Flying on the wings of Israeli ‘cyber-tech diplomacy’?
What role did Israel play in the spread of an insidious piece of malware? Plus, PR companies and controversial states.
Bonus Edition: UK policing, Indonesia COVID, India press freedom
Best of the week and behind the scenes.
Is the US leading a new nuclear arms race?
The US speaks of non-proliferation but is spending billions to upgrade its nuclear arsenal.
Who owns the rights to COVID vaccines?
Rich countries again fail to reach an agreement on what's called intellectual property.
The farmer keeping Zimbabwean music alive, Hector Mugani
From music to maize, farmer Hector Mugani finds harmony in growing his crops and nurturing Zimbabwe's musical talent.