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What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Nov. 8: The U.N. climate conference begins, the U.S. government shutdown ends, and Iraq votes.
Who the Hell Is James Garfield?
Netflix’s “Death by Lightning” is a reminder that heroic individuals can emerge in trying hours.
A Pair of Haunting New Scandinavian Novels
Plus, more international fiction releases.
How Chile Was Persuaded to Vote ‘No’ to Dictatorship
Revisiting Pablo Larraín’s feature film about the advertising campaign that sent Pinochet packing.
A Power-Hungry Southeast Asia Wants China’s Energy
Renewables are in hot demand in a growing region.
Trump’s War on the BBC Is Working
The U.S. government has pushed the legendary broadcaster into a nervous breakdown.
Local Meets Global at COP30 in Belém
Latin American climate solutions are on display at the annual summit.
American Automakers Need Chinese Batteries
High political walls are hurting an industry vital to the character of the country.
The Forever Protectorate
Thirty years after Dayton, Bosnia is still overseen by a foreigner who has become a source of political instability.
U.S. Allies Turn Against Trump’s Drug Boat War
Western partners are distancing themselves from the U.S. operation.
Making Sense of the World Energy Outlook
The energy transition is not inevitable—but neither is business as usual.
Major Corruption Scandal Undermines Ukraine’s War Effort
An investigation found that politicians and other powerful individuals received kickbacks that could have undercut Kyiv’s ability to defend itself from Russia.
With Help From New Tactics and Drones, Russia Closes in on Another Ukrainian City
Russia is increasingly sophisticated in using and defending against drones in urban areas.
Ethiopia’s Fight Against Anti-Abortion Propaganda
How Ethiopians are resisting U.S.-backed disinformation on abortions.
The Voice of Venezuela’s Opposition
María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize—but the fight for democracy is far from over.