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On 26 March 2026, entertainer and politician Balendra Shah released a rap video to celebrate becoming Prime Minister of Nepal, the climax of an iconoclastic election campaign.

Tracks East meets opponents of the highly repressive regime of one of Russia’s closest allies.

In Russia, Turkey and Poland governments take a strong interest in school children's education.

Icelanders have voted against resuming talks on EU membership. A blow to Brussels or just a bump in the road?

Russia is deliberately trying to influence public opinion in Europe through disinformation campaigns. Can Europe defend itself?

Italy is planning to build the world's longest suspension bridge – across the Strait of Messina. But opinions are divided.

The government wants to stimulate growth with neoliberal labour market reforms – and curtail workers' rights.