Under Trump, the hunt for migrants has reopened — resulting in a mass deportation of innocent Venezuelans to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador. MARC VANDEPITTE tells the story of 24-year-old barber Francisco Casique whose tattoos and country of origin were enough to make him disappear behind bars without trial

Behind the war fever, there is more than just the alleged threat of Russia; economic decline and the struggle for geopolitical dominance play a crucial role in the increasing militarisation of our continent, writes MARC VANDEPITTE

MARC VANDEPITTE looks at dangerous developments in a war that has killed millions, but attracts little attention in the West

Britain’s state broadcaster is facing major internal discontent about its reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Journalists are claiming it is systematically biased and frames events in a misleading way, writes MARC VANDEPITTE

Is the ceasefire a victory for Israel or for Hezbollah, and what are the consequences for Gaza? MARC VANDEPITTE assesses the terrain

Thirty-six countries, representing over half of the global population, gathered in Russia to discuss a new financial and economic infrastructure for the world. The potential impact could be immense in the long run, writes MARC VANDEPITTE

Palestinian trade unions have appealed to their colleagues worldwide for a boycott of arms supplies to Israel. That appeal is now being heeded in many countries, reports MARC VANDEPITTE

Don’t cheer on his legal troubles: there is a serious chance Trump will be re-elected despite or even because of them — and that would be nothing to cheer about either, explains MARC VANDEPITTE

Could the former US secretary of state’s centenary interview with the Economist point to ways to avoid a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China, asks MARC VANDEPITTE

In an open letter, leftwingers are calling on Chancellor Scholz to step up efforts to mediate a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. What are we waiting for in other Western countries to launch a similar initiative, asks MARC VANDEPITTE

Following the US, the European Commission, Belgium and Denmark are banning TikTok for civil servants. This ban is completely unfounded but far from innocent. It is part of the new cold war against China. Are we joining the current war fever, asks MARC VANDEPITTE