For Earth Day, a Photo Appreciation of Birds
A handful of images of the tens of billions of individual animals divided among some 10,000 species, inhabiting nearly every environment on Earth
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How the Humble Donkey Became a Big Problem for China
A popular remedy is made from hides imported from Africa—but the out-of-control trade is causing geopolitical problems for Beijing.
Photos of the Week: Burning Bull, Blue Forest, Olympic Flame
Eid al-Fitr prayers in India, trophy winners at the Boston Marathon, the burning of a historic building in Denmark, a joyous water festival in Thailand, and much more
Winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest
Some of the winning and honored entries in this year’s annual photo competition
The Bicycles of World War II
Images of some of the many ways people put bicycles to use during the Second World War
Finding Justice in Palestine
The question of Israel and Palestine must be reframed and recalibrated.
Ordinary Iranians Don’t Want a War With Israel
The people of Iran know that their main enemy is at home.
‘We Left the Girls Too Long in That Place’
It’s been 10 years since 276 girls were dragged into the forest by Boko Haram.
Iran’s Deadly Message to Journalists Abroad
A stabbing in London has energized those it was likely meant to silence.
What I’ve Heard From Gaza
I’m worried about the suffering of civilians right now—and the lack of a plan for a better future.