Their role in technology and the global economy has made countries with rare earths a key focus in geopolitical discussions.

John joined Newsweek in 2020 after reporting in Central Europe and the United Kingdom. He is a graduate of National Chengchi University in Taipei and SOAS, University of London. Languages ...

In the heart of central Europe, where mediaeval cathedrals rise over ancient cobbled streets and forested trails lead to centuries-old chapels, a new digital map is guiding travellers through the ...

but much of present-day Europe is based on the lines drawn following the conflict sparked by Princip's bullet. (Pull cursor to the right from 1914 to see 1914 map and to the left from 2014 to see ...

Trans rights are becoming increasingly ‘polarised’ in Europe and Central Asia, a map has shown. Campaign group TGEU’s annual Trans Rights Map ranks the legal situation for trans people in 54 ...