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Prince Leopold: Queen Victoria's Son, Hemophilia, and Legacy
World
Mar 2, 2026 8 min

Prince Leopold: Queen Victoria's Son, Hemophilia, and Legacy

A deeply reported look at Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany—Queen Victoria's youngest son—examining the myths about his appearance, the reality of his health, his private life, and the lasting impact of hemophilia on European royalty.

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Francesco
La strage di Addis Abeba — 19 febbraio 1937
World
Feb 19, 2026 8 min

La strage di Addis Abeba — 19 febbraio 1937

Il massacro di Addis Abeba del 19-21 febbraio 1937 fu una rappresaglia brutale compiuta dalle forze italiane durante l’occupazione fascista dell’Etiopia: migliaia di civili, incluse donne e bambini, furono uccisi con modalità efferate. Questo articolo ricostruisce i fatti, il contesto, le stime delle vittime e le conseguenze storiche e morali del crimine.

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How to Identify a Kidnapping Victim: Lithuanian PSA Guide
World
Feb 19, 2026 8 min

How to Identify a Kidnapping Victim: Lithuanian PSA Guide

A detailed public-service guide for recognizing signs of abduction and safely reporting suspected kidnappings in Lithuania, aimed at families, witnesses, and first responders.

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Francesco
Why the U.S. Still Lacks Paid Parental Leave — A Global Surprise
World
Feb 15, 2026 8 min

Why the U.S. Still Lacks Paid Parental Leave — A Global Surprise

Most wealthy nations guarantee paid parental leave; the United States does not have a federal paid parental leave law. This article explains how the gap developed, what it means for families and the economy, and what policy options exist.

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Francesco
Niger Declares Mobilization Amid Threats of War with France
World
Feb 14, 2026 8 min

Niger Declares Mobilization Amid Threats of War with France

Niger’s military government has announced a general mobilization and public call to ‘prepare for war’ with France, escalating a bitter post‑coup standoff that mixes geopolitics, resource disputes and regional security fears.

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Francesco
How a 2011 Massachusetts Pool Drowning Went Unnoticed
World
Feb 14, 2026 8 min

How a 2011 Massachusetts Pool Drowning Went Unnoticed

A disturbing 2011 incident in Massachusetts—where a woman drowned and remained unseen at the bottom of a busy municipal pool for two days—exposes failures in visibility, maintenance, training, and municipal oversight. This long-form feature examines what happened, why cloudy water can hide disaster, and how operators and swimmers can reduce risk.

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