South Africans go to the polls in what's viewed as a hugely consequential election. / The GuardianAn overview of what you need to know about South Africa's elections. / The Week in AfricaAngelica Jade Bastién: Reacher is a …
Israel's diplomatic isolation grows over its offensive on the Gazan town of Rafah. / SemaforAccording to the Gaza Health Ministry, the overall Palestinian death toll in the war is now above 36,000. / The Associated PressTaiwanese acti…
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The US Air Force tracks more than 25,000 pieces of space junk larger than 10 centimeters. / Scientific American
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Nearly three in five Americans wrongly believe the United States is in an economic recession, and the majority blame the Biden administration. / The GuardianBritain's prime minister calls for a general election in July, which the Tori…
Spain, Ireland and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state. / The Associated PressMembers of Israeli security forces are giving settlers the location of aid convoys so they can intercept them. / The GuardianThe EU is financing …
Yesterday's edition was foiled by a technical reason called forgetfulness. BlarghIran sets new elections, which may serve as a “dress rehearsal” for the upcoming power struggle. / Semafor, Atlantic CouncilAnalysis of who inside Iran m…
Views of the aurora borealis should return in a couple of weeks, as the massive solar storm rotates back toward Earth. / BBC
“Some political scientists describe this strategy as 'state crime,' violence tacitly permitted or encour…
A deep investigation into how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate America's illegal marijuana trade. / ProPublica
“Fewer than one in 1,000 US university courses include references to critical race theory or other so-called “w…
What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, urbanization, or the climate crisis? The climate crisis. / Goats and SodaDonald Trump allegedly asked big-oil executives last month for $1 billion in campaign donations. / The GuardianDNA …
A study says last summer was the hottest in the past 2,000 years. / USA TodayToday's solar and wind deployment rates are much faster than most countries during the nuclear boom period. / Sustainability by NumbersInvestors and develope…