A Land of Snow and Ice
Recent images of wintry northern landscapes, and the people and animals coping with the harsh weather
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Lava Flows Into an Icelandic Town
Images from Grindavik, after new eruptions sent lava into a neighborhood
The World Is Falling Apart. Blame the Flukes.
What chaos theory has to teach us about human events
The Houthis Have Backed Iran Into a Corner
A militia Tehran helped build may be dragging the country to war.
China Won’t Leave Taiwan’s Election to the Taiwanese
Taiwan is beating back efforts to subvert Saturday’s vote.
Photos of the Week: Island Rescue, Bighorn Lift, Silly Walk
A “No Trousers Tube Ride” in London, a high-mountain waterfall in Switzerland, the 2024 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, wearable-tech displays in Las Vegas, and much more
The Woman Fighting Russia’s Carceral State
Evgenia Kara-Murza has traveled the world to speak out about her husband’s imprisonment and to advocate for the Kremlin’s countless other political prisoners.
Winners of the 2023 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Some of the winning and honored images from this year’s competition in close-up, macro, and micro photography
Beijing Won’t Allow Taiwan’s Democracy to Survive
The very prospect of a free election is a threat.
A Photo Visit to Sweden’s Icehotel
Images of recent versions of Sweden’s annual Icehotel—part art exhibit, part hotel