The End of Shanghai’s Two-Month COVID Lockdown
Images from the past few weeks of lockdown, and early signs of Shanghai’s reopening
‘It’s Extremely Important That We Don’t Forget the Brutality’
NATO’s efforts to help Ukraine are not simply about military strength but about character, the alliance’s leader indicated.
The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game
Globalization, commercialization, and competition killed the romance of soccer—creating the best competition in the world in the process.
The Hinduization of India Is Nearly Complete
Narendra Modi’s ethnonationalist rule is unraveling the country’s constitutional commitment to its Muslim and Christian minorities.
Photos of the Week: Firefighting Goats, Lake Chair, Saint Javelin
A fancy-dress evening in Versailles, a destroyed industrial area in Ukraine, a mass wedding on the Uyuni Salt Flat, mourning families in Texas, Fleet Week in New York City, and much more
The Symbol of a New, Darker Hong Kong
John Lee’s elevation reflects the distrust and paranoia that have flourished in Beijing and among Hong Kong’s political elites.
China Is Doing Biden’s Work for Him
As in Europe, where Vladimir Putin’s assault is uniting the region against him, so too in Asia is an aggressive Beijing entrenching American power.
Photos: Sandstorms Sweep Across Parts of the Middle East
A series of sandstorms has sent thousands to hospitals with breathing problems, and caused the closure of airports, schools, and government offices.
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
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