As the country’s right-wing government takes a hard line on Mediterranean immigration, the hip-hop artist Ghali has become a prominent voice of compassion.
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Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder
Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.
Andrew Tate’s Indictment in Romania: Here’s What to Know
The online influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, appeared in court for the first time since their indictment on charges including human trafficking.
Greece Migrant Boat Tragedy Leaves Many Questions for Europe
Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks.
Andrew Tate Finds Romania Less Lawless Than He Hoped
The online influencer, popular with young men, is facing charges of human trafficking and rape, after seeking out a place where “corruption is accessible to everybody.”
A South Korean Horror Story, Long Suppressed
The story of a brutal sex trade built for American soldiers shows how women have been exploited in service of political and economic goals.
A Brutal Sex Trade Built for American Soldiers
It’s a long-buried part of South Korean history: women compelled by force, trickery or desperation into prostitution, with the complicity of their own leaders.
On Italy’s Coast, Empathy Mixes With Frustration After Migrant Tragedy
As bodies continue washing up in a poverty-stricken part of Calabria, some local residents wonder whether a hard-line government understands what drives migration.
Dozens Drown as Migrant Boat Breaks Up Near Italian Beach
High waves and strong winds dashed a wooden boat against rocks on the coast of Calabria, in southern Italy, killing at least 59 migrants.
Andrew Tate Is Charged With Human Trafficking and Rape in Romania
Mr. Tate, an online personality known for making misogynistic comments, and three others will be held in custody for 30 days, the authorities said.