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Indonesia makes plans for a utopian future capital

Environment

As Indonesia’s capital physically continues to sink, authorities are embracing a passion project: building a new capital. Parts of this solar-powered, futuristic city are already operational.

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The disappearance of Ekpar Asat

Cybersecurity
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A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, the treaty’s architect looks back at its legacy

Climate Change
A man in a bright green T-shirt with the text "DADS ARE PARENTS" sits in a conference room, while other people work at their desks in the background.

This country’s paternity leave could be a model for the US

Family Choices
A man stands in the center of a circular stage surrounded by seated participants and audience members. The stage features a large round table with microphones and nameplates. The setting appears to be a simulated conference or debate, with a backdrop displaying an abstract design. Multiple people are engaged in attentive listening or note-taking, creating a formal and immersive atmosphere.

New play ‘Kyoto’ looks at the global agreement that first aimed to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Climate Change

Italian court shoots down plan for big bridge

Infrastructure

Government officials vow to fight back on the ruling.

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‘Dobre Dobre’: A cookbook that highlights Polish and Jewish baking traditions

Food

Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with writer and baker Laurel Kratochvila about her new cookbook, “Dobre Dobre: Baking from Poland and Beyond.” She shares a recipe for Hanna’s apple cake with The World.

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New rules aim to safeguard skiers in an inherently dangerous sport

Sports

The global sports body for skiing and snowboarding is introducing new safety rules in an attempt to curb accidents after a recent string of serious injuries and fatalities over the past year. Many people say the move is long overdue.

From shipwreck to symphony: Prisoners in Italy turn migrant boats into violins

Migration

Every year, thousands of migrants risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea in fragile wooden boats, hoping to reach the shores of Europe. Many arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa, where the vessels are left abandoned. In a prison on the outskirts of Milan, inmates are transforming those discarded boats into something unexpected: musical instruments.

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Why overnight trains are making a global comeback

Transportation

In the fast-paced world of electric vehicles, budget flights and self-driving cars, sleeper trains might seem like something of a relic. In fact, for most of the 21st century, fewer people around the world have been opting to take overnight train rides. But over the past couple of years, a surprising trend has emerged: Sleeper trains are making a comeback.

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