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Gaspard Koenig, a French philosopher, novelist, and modern-day gentleman farmer reflects on soil, freedom and the rhythms of life bridging Parisian salons and the fields of Normandy.
Like two centuries ago, Tehran is caught between two competing powers: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the West, led by the U.S. and UK.
From Iran and Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, lasting peace can only arise from shared economic interests and the containment of regional power ambitions.
Even those on the French left who resist the country’s color-blindness were dismayed when an optional question on parental origin was added to the census. Although the issue may seem benign in countries where race is routinely asked about, in France the question acted as a lighting rod for debates over how to address discrimination considering the country’s dark past and the current rise of the far right.
As the UN vote to formally recognize the State of Palestine gets closer, pressure on Donald Trump is growing. He must decide, once and for all, whether to continue his unconditional support for Netanyahu or seek a viable way forward.
Breakdancing has taken root in one of the most unlikely places: In the refugee camps of Nuseirat and Gaza City, a crew called Breaking 48 trains children and teenagers in the art of hip-hop, amid ongoing conflict, shortages, and destruction. Their story is one of resilience, creativity, and community.
On Aug. 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb used in history was dropped on Hiroshima by the U.S. The evolution of media coverage of that day shows how our retelling of history has changed in 80 years.
France, the UK and Canada are preparing to formally back Palestinian statehood at the UN this September. Behind the symbolic gesture lies a strategic power play aimed at Benjamin Netanyahu — and Donald Trump.
If you love soups in the winter, you can feel like you’re missing out in the summer. But don’t fear! Here’s a roundup of the best soups from around the world for warm weather.
With photographs from Gaza, Rome and Buenos Aires — among other places.
One-quarter of the way into the 21st century, Israel is emerging not only as a staunch ally of the United States but also as the dominant regional power. That inevitably places it in direct competition with Iran, both in its current theocratic form and in a potential free and democratic future.
With photographs from Kyiv, Bangkok and Zurich — among other places.
In the age of algorithms and 15-second reels, a new kind of religious voice is echoing across the Middle East and North Africa through smartphones and social media feeds. These are the “Instagram Sheikhs” — a diverse group of young, digital-savvy Muslims who fuse Islamic teachings with modern tools and aesthetics.
With photographs from Nakuru, Pamplona and Paris — among other places.
As Netanyahu visits Washington, Israel’s intelligence gears up for a covert campaign against Iran, aiming not just at military targets but at the very core of the regime’s power.
With remarkable shots from Waterloo, Wimbledon and Crete, among other places.
With remarkable shots from Ciutadella de Menorca, Yangon, London, Nakuru, among other places.
This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It’s Friday, June 27 – let Emma Albright and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news.
To many Middle Eastern women, the burkini is an elegant compromise between faith and freedom. But to others, it’s a social threat.
With remarkable shots from Khan Younis, Barcelona, Kananaskis and Ascot, among other places.
June 20 – July 3, 2025
After the bombs, Iran stands at a crossroads, torn between dynastic succession, military takeover and revolutionary implosion.
With remarkable shots from Stockholm, Tehran, and Leipzig, among other places.
Beyond the immeasurable horror for the people of Gaza, the war is also seeing a rise in hatred against Israelis, and Jews. Netanyahu says he wants to defend Israel, but is instead exposing his nation and all Jews to contempt and isolation.
With photographs from Gaza City, Madrid, Guwahati and Paris, among other places.
June 6 – June 12, 2025
Architecture is a form of soft power, a symbolic language through which Gulf states tell stories about themselves to the world and to their own citizens — and ultimately, to exercise control.
With photographs from Gaza City, Madrid, Guwahati and Paris, among other places.
In Egypt’s sun-soaked tourist towns, a new form of romance blooms — one where age, money, and longing collide in quiet transactions masked as love.
Yerba mate to-go, innovative phone app, Jim Morrison’s stolen bust and much more.
With photographs from New York City, Brittany and Malaysia, among other places.
May 23 – June 5, 2025
The Canadian province is experiencing a surge in separatist sentiment, fueled by long-standing grievances over perceived economic inequities and political underrepresentation in Canada. While some view this as a bargaining tactic for better federal treatment, concerns are growing that separation could be destabilizing, impractical, and deeply divisive.
Both Iranian negotiators and U.S. President Donald Trump have stated that they are on the verge of a major deal on the Tehran’s nuclear program. But a closer look reveals an old game of bait and switch.
Airbnbing with the stars, Pope on social media, AI audiobooks and much more.
With photographs from Saudi Arabia, Cannes and Indonesia, among other places.
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Conclave speculation, urinal innovation, “Italian brainrot”… and much more.
With photographs from the Vatican, Kyrgyzstan and the Czech Republic, among other places.