As Washington and Moscow confirm that private talks about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine will go ahead later this week, we discuss the reaction from Europe. Elsewhere, we ask about Voice of America, as Donald Trump’s move to silence the future of state-funded news outlet sparks worldwide outrage. Plus: dozens of Swedish companies are banding together to steer children away from gang violence and Volkswagen makes a move to bring back buttons.

Press freedoms in Afghanistan on the fifth anniversary of the Taliban takeover
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What’s in a university ranking? How the US and UK still dominate
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Beating the heat and our recommendations for books that transport you
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