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​People take part in a rally in support of Czech President Petr Pavel, organised by Million Moments for Democracy group in reaction to dispute between President Pavel and Czech Foreign Minister and Motorists chair Petr Macinka, in Prague, Czech Republic, February 1, 2026.
Hard Numbers

Hard numbers: Large protests in Czechia, UAE-linked firm has large stake in the president’s company, & More

80,000: The number of people estimated to be in the streets of Czechia on Sunday to show their support for President Petr Pavel after he blocked the nomination of an environmental minister who performed the Nazi salute and posted Nazi memorabilia.

Graphic Truth: Costa Rica’s severe murder rate
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: Costa Rica’s severe murder rate

The high-stakes US-China race
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The high-stakes US-China race

The US and China are battling to define the future of the global order. Can the two superpowers find a way to coexist? Elizabeth Economy of the Hoover Institution joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

Costa Rica presidential candidate Laura Fernandez in Heredia, Costa Rica, January 29, 2026.​
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Costa Rica’s crime-time election

In yet another Latin American election shaped by concerns about security and violence, Costa Ricans will vote for president this Sunday.

Demonstrators including Tibetans, Uyghurs and Hongkongers protest against plans to open new Chinese mega-embassy, in London, United Kingdom, on Jan. 17, 2026.
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Hard Numbers: UK greenlights Chinese mega embassy, Australia advances gun control law after Bondi Beach massacre, Iran unleashes post-protest crackdown, Costa Rica’s right-wingers set to remain in power

President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, smiles and points finger up while listening to interpreter headphones during the opening of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice.
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HARD NUMBERS: Corruption bombshell in Costa Rica, Tax Protests in Kenya, flaming butts in Greece, and more…

​Tourists in the center of Madrid, Spain, on May 19, 2025.
Hard Numbers

HARD NUMBERS: Spain clamps down on Airbnb, Cat busted smuggling drugs in Costa Rica, and More

What We're Watching: Biden moves on oil, US-Russia info wars, Costa Rica's vote
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What We're Watching: Biden moves on oil, US-Russia info wars, Costa Rica's vote

Hard Numbers: UK royal jubilee, North Korea ups weapons game, Moroccan tragedy, Costa Rican runoff
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Hard Numbers: UK royal jubilee, North Korea ups weapons game, Moroccan tragedy, Costa Rican runoff

What We’re Watching: Putin goes to Xi, US takes out ISIS leader, Costa Ricans vote
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Putin meets Xi, US takes out ISIS leader, Costa Rica votes