It’s not just Hormuz. Red Sea shipping lanes are now under threat, too.
The stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz has created a global economic shock. Now,…
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Planted in the heart of this West Bank village, a settler outpost disrupts life
The plight of Palestinian villagers in one West Bank village tells a larger story of how Jewish settlers, and the…
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Jesca Hoop mixes protest and perspective in latest album, ‘Long Wave Home’
Distance affords singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop perspective on her country and life for her new album, “Long Wave Home.”
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Can Britain’s new prime minister succeed where others have failed? European leaders are watching.
Britain is facing a rise in support for right-wing populism. Can Labour’s Andy Burnham put a halt to that?
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The flap of wings, the flutter of hope: Bats take flight in Ukraine
Staff members from the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center came to a park in Poltava to release bats, lifting a crowd’s…
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Modi’s greatest challenge yet? Delhi struggles to contain student unrest.
Long-simmering frustrations with corruption and youth unemployment have bubbled over into India’s streets. And in what…
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India's Gen Z is speaking up
The burgeoning “cockroach” youth movement isn’t just about humor and social media. Demonstrators’ calls for…
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Antiquity is new again. To these enthusiasts, ancient Greek is a living language.
Students of ancient Greek are diving deeply into everything from "The Iliad" to the Bible.
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Trump moves to rebuild tariff wall. Will the results be different?
As Trump plans new tariffs, effects of his economic strategy seem muted. One political lesson: Taxes disguised as…
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Burned by past shutdowns, Republicans start budget process ahead of schedule
Congress must fund the federal government by Sept. 30. But the possibility of a fourth shutdown since Trump took office…
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July’s best books range far and wide
Our reviewers’ 10-plus favorites include Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy finale, plus investigations into Nigeria’s…
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IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin
Russia’s exile from international sports competition might be in the process of ending – though at a potential domestic…
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There’s agreement that ICE should have body cameras. So why don’t all officers have them?
Two recent killings of immigrants by ICE officers have raised questions about justification amid a lack of video…
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Saudi nuclear deal: What US policy shift means for Mideast diplomacy
Saudi Arabia has long sought a nuclear program to support economic growth. The United States, seeking to avoid a…
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The EU moves forward on expansion – and the rule of law
To join the European Union, countries need to meet governance and anti-corruption standards. As European citizens also…
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Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling keeps door open for opposition
The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed birthright citizenship is not likely to end the national discussion over the…
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An early naturalist who cast off the ‘chains of prejudice’
George Forster’s globe-trotting youth made him more tolerant of Indigenous peoples and customs than most of his peers,…
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As disapproval of Israel grows, Jewish Americans feel a chill
Many Jews report a less welcoming climate and rising threats in the United States. This comes as Americans’ views of…
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A beekeeper muses on the delights of stewarding a hive
In “Dead Bees Still Sting,” Susan Cormier draws inspiration from the society of her bee colony.
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Maine town where immigrants felt secure shaken by ICE killing
The killing of a Colombian man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Biddeford, Maine, has made other…
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Surrounded by warring factions, Sudan’s el-Obeid must rely on local relief
Several hundred thousand civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid are caught in the middle of fighting between rival…
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Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge
As U.S.-Iran fighting reignites, American ally Jordan, which hosts U.S. forces, has increasingly come under Iranian…
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Respecting refugees’ dignity in Africa
A new integration program in Ethiopia confirms a broader shift in outlook that recognizes the individual worth and…
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Plot twist! Gen Z powers a movie theater resurgence.
When box office sales plummeted during the pandemic, conventional wisdom held that members of Gen Z might not return to…
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15 years on, Joplin’s civic updraft
In this week’s magazine, we go to Joplin, Missouri, to explore what it means for a community to rebuild. Other stories…
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Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger.
Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend.…
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In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience.
Internships have never been a guaranteed path to a full-time job, but experts say there are steps to get the most out…
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In Joplin, a tornado took ‘things you remember.’ But the city’s civic bonds endure.
In 2011, a powerful EF5 twister destroyed about one-third of Joplin, Missouri. To recover and rebuild, the city relied…
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Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of the popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s…
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