La Foce: A Renaissance painting come to life

La Foce: A Renaissance painting come to life

The La Foce estate is the showpiece of one aristocratic family’s generations-long effort to revitalize an area in Italy’s Val d’Orcia region that was impoverished in the early 20th century. Seth Doane reports on how a farmer-entrepreneur helped remake the 7,000-acre estate, which is now a backdrop for weddings and film shoots.

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Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week 2025 – Empowering African Women By Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life

Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week 2025 – Empowering African Women By Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life

Prudence Nonkululeko Ngwenya and Toyin Saraki (Guest writers) During the recently commemorated Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD), we were reminded of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrated, we also confronted a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention…

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Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week 2025 – Empowering African Women By Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life

Africa: Empowering African Women From the Start – Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life

Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) reminds us of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrate, we must also confront a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention efforts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not merely recipients of…

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Africa: Historic Ruling Finds Climate Change ‘Imperils All Forms of Life’ and Puts Laggard Nations On Notice

Africa: Historic Ruling Finds Climate Change ‘Imperils All Forms of Life’ and Puts Laggard Nations On Notice

Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found. The court delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion overnight. The momentous case opens the door for countries impacted by climate disasters to sue major emitting countries for reparations. And…

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Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life

Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam will remove the death penalty for eight offenses starting next month, including embezzlement and activities aimed at overthrowing the government, parliament said Wednesday, sparing the life of a tycoon in a $12 billion fraud case. The National Assembly, the country’s lawmaking body, unanimously ratified the amendment to the Criminal Code earlier…

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