Winners of the 2023 International Landscape Photographer of the Year
Some of the top and winning images from this year’s landscape-photography competition
Xi Jinping Is Fighting a Culture War at Home
The Chinese leader seeks to restore an earlier era of ideological indoctrination and national unity—whether his society wants it or not.
Can Ukraine Clean Up Its Defense Industry Fast Enough?
Kyiv’s struggle to free its weapons production from graft
Zombie History Stalks Ukraine
In a haunted novel, memories of a brutal past transform bodies as well as psyches.
2023: The Year in Volcanic Activity
Scenes from the wide variety of volcanic activity on Earth over the past year
Photos of the Week: Expo Waterfall, Mud Run, Christmas Fire
Swimming during a heat wave in Sydney, extensive tornado damage in Tennessee, scarce resources in the Gaza Strip, ice-skating at a former coking plant in Germany, and much more
What Needs to Happen When the Fighting Stops in Gaza
Reconstruction alone is not enough. Joe Biden has to push for an enduring peace deal based on two states.
Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest 2023
Some of the winning images and finalists from the seventh edition of this adventure-and-action-sport photo competition
The Most Consequential Act of Sabotage in Modern Times
The destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline curtailed Europe’s reliance on Russian gas. But who was responsible?
The Bridge That Divides Italy
For longer than anyone can remember, those who dreamed big about ruling Italy also envisioned a bridge to Sicily—and failed to build it.
The War Photographer Who Had to Do Something Else
Corinne Dufka wanted to prevent atrocities, not just document them.
Hopeful Images From 2023
I’ve made it an annual tradition to compose an essay of uplifting images from the past 12 months—an effort to seek out and recognize some of the joy and kindness present in the world around us, even in the midst of another tough year.
2023 in Photos: Wrapping Up the Year
It’s time to revisit some of the most memorable events and images of 2023, including an annular solar eclipse over North America, Israel’s war against Hamas, a destructive hurricane in Mexico, and much more.
Netanyahu Should Quit. The U.S. Can Help With That.
The Israeli prime minister’s approach to the Palestinian problem has proved disastrous. The Biden administration must use its influence to help Israel choose a new leadership.
2023 in Photos: A Look at the Middle Months
It’s time to revisit some of the most memorable events and images of 2023, including a record-setting fire season in Canada, months-long strikes by the SAG-AFTRA and WGA unions, the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III, and much more.
Talking About Gaza in a Jerusalem Hospital
Breaking our silence about the war brought Jewish and Arab Israeli colleagues closer at a time of destruction.
2023 in Photos: How the First Months Unfolded
A look at some of the most memorable events of 2023, including heavy snowfall in California, livestreamers on the street in China, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and much more
Why Xi Wants Trump to Win
A second Trump term would allow China to cement its grip on the developing world.
Corruption Unbound
Donald Trump and his cronies left his first administration with a playbook for self-enrichment in a second term.
Por qué Xi quiere que Trump gane
Un segundo mandato de Trump le permitiría a China consolidar su control sobre el mundo en desarrollo.