New brokers are cashing in as the Biden administration quietly encourages private weapons sales to Ukraine. Oversight is scant in these shadows.
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As Temperatures Rise, ‘This Is a Preview.’ Will the Warning Be Heard?
Record heat and rampant fires are raising grim questions about the world’s ability to withstand a new era of climate change.
In France, YouTubers Deliver Political News to Young Audiences
YouTubers in the country are finding success by delivering political content to an audience that tends to shun traditional media.
When Gun Violence Outrage Isn’t Enough to Bring Reform
An examination of crises in the Americas — including school shootings in the U.S. — yields a sobering theory about why even a national outpouring of pain cannot always overcome political divides.
How Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot Escaped From Russia
After more than a decade of activism, Maria Alyokhina disguised herself as a food courier to evade the police — and a widening crackdown by President Vladimir Putin.
Why ‘Border Control’ Politics Is More About Control Than Borders
A quirk of political psychology helps explain the British government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late
A growing chorus of young people is focusing on climate solutions. “‘It’s too late’ means ‘I don’t have to do anything, and the responsibility is off me.’”
A #MeToo Moment Shakes Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox
An acclaimed religious children’s author was accused of abusing women and children. Then he killed himself, sending shock waves through the conservative community.
How the ‘Djokovic Affair’ Came Back to Bite Australia’s Prime Minister
Scott Morrison thought he had a political winner. Now, with an election looming, Australians debate their government’s fairness and competence.
Travelers to U.S.: Can They Get Their Tests Back in Time?
New travel restrictions announced on Thursday by the White House over fears of the spread of the Omicron variant have many worrying that their trips may not happen.