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Shortlisted Images for the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year

Some of the early picks from this year’s competition, featuring close-up, macro, and micro photography

The Problem With Boycotting Israel

Writers should build bridges instead of walls.

This Is What Record-Breaking Bad Air Looks Like

Recent images of the record-setting smog blanketing the area

He Was the World’s Longest-Held Death-Row Inmate. He Was Also Innocent.

Each day for 50 years, the Japanese boxer Iwao Hakamada woke up unsure whether it would be his last.

American Kakistocracy

Italy knows a thing or two about what the United States faces—but there are key differences between the two countries’ experiences.

Photos of the Week: Blue Pond, Camel Fair, Embracing Peace

Speed climbing in Saudi Arabia, wildfires in California and New Jersey, a blanket of smog in New Delhi, a celebration of rural life in Turkey, Veterans Day in Seattle, and much more

Israel Is Fighting a Different War Now

The Israeli high command now sees all of its conflicts as elements of a single, multifront war with Iran.

The Real Reason Trump Picked Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel

And what it means for the future of Palestinians and Israelis

Putin Isn’t Fighting for Land in Ukraine

And Biden has mere weeks to give the Ukrainians the resources they need to fight.

Winners of the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Some of the winning and honored photographs from this year’s competition

Helping Ukraine Is Europe’s Job Now

Trump is closer to Putin than to any of the continent’s democratic leaders.

I’ve Watched America and Ukraine Switch Places

We know a thing or two about defending democracy. So do you.

The American Global Order Could End

U.S. voters wanted change. The world may pay the price.

Why Netanyahu Fired His Defense Minister

The Israeli prime minister faces a dilemma that Yoav Gallant’s departure won’t solve.

Photos of the Week: Flaming Barrel, Scottish Surf, Pelican Icon

Election Day in the United States of America, a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, a penny-farthing race in Prague, autumn colors in China, and much more

My Hope for Palestine

There’s still a path to lasting peace. But we’ll need a new set of leaders.

Xi May Lose His Gamble

North Korean troops are in Russia. Is that really what’s best for Beijing?

The Greatest Opportunity That Wasn’t

Chaos is the only likely winner in the Middle East.

Photos of the Week: Beach Bus, Ghost Dog, Celtic Fire

Autumn colors across Europe, Day of the Dead displays in Mexico, Diwali lights in India, deadly flooding in Spain, World Series celebrations in Los Angeles, and much more

‘The Iranian Period Is Finished’

Hezbollah’s losses have led some in Lebanon to imagine a future without it.