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The Volunteer Movement Enraging China
An informal, online network is translating publicly available articles and social-media posts. That has been enough to rile Beijing.
Photos of the Week: Garbage Suit, Mesquite Heat, Bog Commander
A fashion show in Burkina Faso, images from battlefields in Ukraine, the Witches and Wizards Convention in Brazil, a sandstorm in Iraq, electric-scooter racing in England, and much more
Europe’s Ireland Problem Is Here to Stay
Brexit created a problem that cannot be solved, only managed. Both Britain and the European Union are responsible for what happens now.
Water Levels in Lake Mead Reach Record Lows
Images of Lake Mead, which has reached its lowest water levels since the 1930s
Scenes From Svalbard
Recent images of the landscapes and inhabitants of Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean
‘Underneath, Everything Has Changed’
Three prodemocracy activists on the run from Beijing, three wild and bizarre journeys to—and through—America
Photos From Russia’s Ongoing Invasion of Ukraine
Recent images of the war and resistance in Chernihiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Mariupol, Kyiv, and more
‘We’re Not Going to Make That Mistake Again’
Britain’s foreign secretary says in an interview that she wants to expand NATO’s remit, and strengthen the G7.
Where the Language of Democracy Is a Cover
To choose its next leader, Hong Kong uses words such as election, campaign, and vote to present the facade of freedom.
The Truth About Irish Unity
The knottiness of Northern Ireland is by design. Remaining stuck is the only way the place works.
The Lessons Taiwan Is Learning From Ukraine
Russia’s invasion on the other side of the world has spurred ordinary Taiwanese to take practical steps to guard against similar action by Beijing.
Photos of the Week: Snake Saint, Magic Fountain, Corgi Puppets
Patriots’ Victory Day in Ethiopia, scenes from the Met Gala, Children’s Day in Japan, images from Ukraine, a wildfire in New Mexico, and much more
‘You Cannot Host Guests Forever’
How long will Polish solidarity with Ukrainian refugees last?
Photos: Eid al-Fitr and the End of Ramadan 2022
Images of Muslims around the world observing Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan this year
Photos of the Week: Convict Poker, Beautiful Bulldog, Owl Therapy
A huge statue of a Hindu god in India, scenes from Ukraine, a polluted river in Colombia, widespread flooding in Manitoba, Anzac Day commemorations in Australia, and much more
Photos: Two Months of War in Ukraine
Recent images of the war and resistance in Chernihiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Odessa, Kyiv, and more
Where Foreign Correspondents Capitulated to Autocracy
Hong Kong’s main press club has given up in the face of a new, repressive regime.
Carnival Parades Return in Brazil
Colorful images from the Sambadromes of Rio and São Paulo
Ukraine and the Words That Lead to Mass Murder
First comes the dehumanization. Then comes the killing.
Macron Won. And So Did the Far Right.
Marine Le Pen had her best performance to date, and has successfully pushed many of her far-right ideas into the mainstream.