The Olympics Have Lost Their Appeal
More and more, the international spectacle has become synonymous with overspending, corruption, and autocratic regimes.
Photos of the Week: Sun Deck, Shot Put, Sloth Seat
Sunflowers in Japan, flood damage in Germany, flamingos in France, Olympic games in Japan, shepherds in Turkey, wildfires in Southern Europe, and much more
The Diplomats Without a Country
Myanmar’s diplomats in the U.S. and at the UN moved to oppose a coup—and found themselves in limbo.
Tokyo 2020: Photos From the Summer Olympics
Images from the past week of Olympic competition in Tokyo
Photos: Deadly Wildfires Along Turkey’s Coast
High winds and scorching temperatures have driven the fires, forcing residents and tourists to evacuate by land or by sea.
Photos of the Week: Wooden Troll, Violin Boat, River Mary
Scenes from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, wildfires in Turkey and Russia, a spacecraft in Earth’s orbit, migrants crossing the Mediterranean, flooding in China, and much more
China Discovers the Limits of Its Power
Beijing’s confrontation with Australia should have been an unequal contest. That’s not how it worked out in practice.
The End of Free Speech in Hong Kong
The conviction of a pro-democracy activist is a watershed moment.
Tokyo 2020: Images From the First Weekend of the Olympics
Scenes from the first few days of Olympic competition in Japan
What the Ben & Jerry’s Decision Reveals About Israel
Backlash to the ice-cream maker’s decision to distinguish between Israel and the territories it occupies has shown that, for many Israelis, the distinction no longer exists.
Photos of the Week: Hazy Harbor, Hot Horse, Rocket Billionaire
Preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, flood damage in Germany, Eid al-Adha prayers in Senegal, a crowded nightclub in London, a windy day in Montevideo, and much more
Scenes From the 2021 Tour de France
Images from the 108th edition of the famous cycling race
What Is Happening to Our Apolitical Military?
Remarks by America’s most senior military officer mark the latest step in the continued erosion of relations between the armed forces and their civilian leaders.
Photos: Catastrophic Flooding Across Western Europe
Days of historic levels of rainfall have led to numerous deadly flood events across Western Europe.
Photos of the Week: Stone Stacking, Rodeo Riding, Inflatable Art
Anti-government protests in Cuba, a stranded orca in New Zealand, a spaceplane above New Mexico, destructive flooding in Europe, and much more
One by One, My Friends Were Sent to the Camps
Living through—and escaping—the Uyghur genocide
The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards
Some of the best bird photography of the year—a collection of the 2021 winners and runners-up
Photos of the Week: Giant Alice, Tiny Cow, Wooden Swimmer
The Cannes Film Festival in France, remote COVID-19 vaccinations in Peru, Euro 2020 action in England, Kupala Night in Ukraine, a mountain stroll in northern Italy, and much more
What Euro 2020 Has Revealed About Englishness
England’s national team has modeled a compassionate, progressive, and inclusive patriotism.
Photos: The Fans of Euro 2020
Images of some of the fans as they have cheered and commiserated with their teams through wins and losses over the past month of championship play